Current Position Openings
UNI Summer Youth Site Coordinator
About the Team
Position
Locations
Disclaimer
What to Expect
- Collaborates with the Site Director the for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs
- Assists youth with assigned classwork and promote Family Enrichment Program.
- Maintains equipment, work area, youth files/records, taking attendance, checking assigned work, for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
- Prepares documents in standardized formats for the purpose of providing written documentation and/or conveying information.
- Plans appropriate weekly activities to be approved by Site Director
- Administers standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of youth
- Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
- Communicates policies and enforcement procedures to program participants, for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
Requirements
- Individuals looking to gain experience working in community development and engagement
- Degree in Education or seeking a degree in education strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working with youth in a structured setting.
- Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized procedures; and lead, guide, and/or coordinate activities of others.
- Eager to learn and work with various departments in the organization.
- Self-starting and solutions-oriented
- A strong team player
- Critical and Creative Thinker
- Detailed Oriented
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be able to work approximately 5-6 hours a week.
- Punctual
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to information@uni-kc.org. Please make the subject line: Summer Youth Site Coordinator Job Opening.
UNI Summer Youth Site Director
About the Team
Position
Locations
Disclaimer
What to Expect
- Manage the day to day operations of the Summer STEAM Program
- Supervise and support staff in a way that they are successful
- Assist with training staff
- Function as the key contact person for youth, staff and parents.
- Manage initial response in crisis situation and contact Community Impact Director as needed.
- Monitor and maintain site staff attendance.
- Maintains master schedule of activities and events, collecting and disseminating information to staff, volunteers, youth and families as instructed.
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for youth
- Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system, making sure they are accurate and timely and facilitate easy retrieval of information
- Monitor office supply inventory and inform the Community Impact Director of any supplies requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Education strongly preferred
- Teaching Certificate strongly preferred
- Individuals looking to gain experience working in community development and engagement.
- Eager to learn and work with various departments in the organization.
- Self-starting and solutions-oriented
- A strong team player
- Critical and Creative Thinker
- Detailed Oriented
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be able to work approximately 5-6 hours a week.
- Punctual
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to information@uni-kc.org. Please make the subject line: Summer Youth Site Director Job Opening.
UNI Policy Advocacy Coordinator
About the Team
Location
Disclaimer
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and provide public testimony at city council meetings and neighborhood meetings.
- Support UNI’s Promoting Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative (PEN) by attending all meetings, sending correspondence, and taking meeting minutes.
- Become familiar with new and existing policies surrounding affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods
- Create and enhance systems for PEN member communication, key contact identification, and managing and analyzing housing data.
- Research housing policies and programs, best practices, and wealth-building affordable housing programs in other cities to determine best practices.
- Track legislation and upcoming housing projects within the city.
- Work with Community Impact Director to develop and distribute policy summaries for neighborhoods and stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Should
- Have at least 2 years of experience in political science, affordable housing, or policy advocacy.
- Have 2 years of experience monitoring city, state, or federal legislative issues.
- Have excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with the Community Impact Director, external stakeholders, and staff.
- At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace tools, Canva, etc.
- Be comfortable in multicultural environments.
- Be self-motivated and adaptable.
- Above all, the Policy Advocacy Coordinator must have a passion for the mission of UNI and demonstrate a spirit of determination and perseverance.
Working Location
This position is in Kansas City, Missouri, and requires a strong and consistent presence in the urban core.
Commitment
Part-time contractor, 25 hours per week, $25,000-$35,000 annually
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to information@uni-kc.org. Please make the subject line: Policy Advocacy Coordinator Job Opening.
Director of Fund Development
Title: Director of Fund Development
Reports to: President & CEO
Location: Kansas City Urban Core
Disclaimer
Role Summary
Major Gifts
Annual Giving Program
Grants
Fundraising Events
Administration
Educational Requirements
Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of the Kansas City metropolitan philanthropic and business community
- Outstanding ability to build relationships with a diverse group of people and successfully meet personally with donors and prospective donors.
- Have our own book of business.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skill
- Strong grant writing skills
- Experience with donor management software
- Good planning, organizing, execution, evaluation, and follow up skills
- Experience planning successful donor campaigns and events
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google G Suite
Must successfully pass criminal and reference background check.
Compensation
Fringe Benefits
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to information@uni-kc.org. Please make the subject line: Director of Fund Development Job Opening.