Current Position Openings

UNI Summer Youth Site Coordinator

About the Team
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Site Coordinator who is eager assist with UNI’s Summer Youth STEAM Program. To be successful as a Summer Youth Site Coordinator, you should be willing to lead youth groups under the supervision of the Site Director. You will assist in providing a positive learning environment that allows for youths personal, social and intellectual development.
Position
UNI Summer Youth Site Coordinator
Locations
Kansas City’s Urban Core
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Site Director who is eager to assist with UNI’s Summer Youth Program. To be successful as a Summer Youth Site Director, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be the contact person for youth, staff and parents. Maintains schedule and calendar, maintains electronic and hard copy files. Supervises and helps coordinate activities provided within the summer program.
Position
UNI Summer Youth Site Director
Locations
Kansas City’s Urban Core
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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
We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful Policy Advocacy Coordinator who will work alongside the Community Impact Director on policy initiatives and related strategic community engagement. This individual will have the opportunity to assist UNI in advocating for healthy, equitable neighborhoods and affordable housing.
Location
Kansas City, Missouri’s Urban Core
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Role Summary
The Director of Fund Development develops and implements an annual fundraising program as part of the organization’s overall strategic plan, including specific goals for major gifts, annual support, and grants to meet organizational fundraising goals. The Director of Fund Development in coordination with the President & CEO, will manage all aspects of UNI’s development program, including:
Major Gifts
Create and execute strategies to increase unrestricted income, particularly through individual gifts. Secure meetings with major gift donors and prospects and engage them in face-to-face solicitations. Prepare and guide the President/CEO and Board members to build donor relationships. Engagement with donor base local and national. UNI has a $2.2 million annual operating budget, $750K of which is unrestricted.
Annual Giving Program
Work with staff to strengthen and expand fundraising activities that cultivate regular giving, print newsletters, e-newsletters, online giving, holiday appeal, and annual reports.
Grants
Cultivate relationships with foundations and work with program staff to develop grant applications. Research, write and cultivate grant applications. Prepare and submit grant reports. Research, write and apply for grants on the local, state, federal, foundation and corporate level.
Fundraising Events
Advise on the implementation of fundraising events, annual gala event, and smaller events. Provide coordination of events undertaken.
Administration
Ensure timely gift recording and donor acknowledgment in the donor database, including individual giving histories, profiles, interactions, etc. Keep the CEO informed of trends and key donor information. Report to the Board of Directors on development efforts. Serve as liaison with the Resource Development Committee of the Board of Directors
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, or related fields. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum five years of experience in fund development. Minimum of three years of proven experience in a senior development position, preferably in a non-profit setting. Experience successfully writing foundation, local, and federal grants.
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
$75,000 – $100,000
Fringe Benefits
Medical Insurance (Vision, Dental, Health), Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance AD&D, Accident Insurance.
To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to information@uni-kc.org. Please make the subject line: Director of Fund Development Job Opening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Urban Neighborhood Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Urban Neighborhood Initiative does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.