Safe and Thriving Youth Plan Project Manager

For more than a century, United Way of Central Iowa (UWCI) has played a unique role in bringing together people and organizations from every corner of central Iowa to create and implement initiatives that address the community's most pressing needs. UWCI has purposely leaned into its expertise and has sought out the expertise of others in the community to ensure lasting impact. Growth and adaptation plus tried and true strategies are helping the organization to dig deep and foster an equitable, engaged, and empowered community.

In March 2023, a community-led coalition convened by UWCI began work to implement a comprehensive plan to inspire and encourage ac­tion to reduce youth gun violence in central Iowa. The convening brought together subject matter experts, educators, concerned citizens and young people, city and county officials, nonprofits, and many others to discuss solutions. As a result, the Safe and Thriving Youth Plan is now ready for implementation with the community.

Position Summary

United Way of Central Iowa is seeking a part-time, Safe and Thriving Youth Project Manager to facilitate, coordinate, and support The Safe and Thriving Youth Plan. The project manager brings together a wide range of individuals and groups from the community to support the program’s initiatives focused on outreach, sustainability, and engagement with law enforcement. This role takes a service-oriented approach and provides a range of support to external and internal community stakeholders and groups affiliated with the Safe and Thriving Youth Plan.

The project manager’s work includes coalition building with community partners, maintaining listservs of community groups for planning, and sending electronic communications, with a primary directive to advance the Safe and Thriving Youth Plan by fostering growth and collaboration among community stakeholders by coordinating convenings, setting community goals, and implementing strategies to achieve these goals. The project manager reports directly to the UWCI Senior Community Engagement Officer.

This part-time position is time-limited for a two-year period, with continuation of the position pending community funding. The project manager will work approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility needed to work some evening and weekends to accommodate stakeholder availability for meetings. This employee position offers an hourly rate of $32 per hour for a well-qualified candidate, paid time off benefits and eligibility to participate in the UWCI 401(k) plan.