Workplace Campaign and Volunteer Specialist

Berkshire United Way is seeking a relationship-driven and highly organized Workplace Campaign and Corporate Volunteer Specialist to grow workplace giving and strengthen partnerships with local businesses. This role plays a key part in expanding philanthropic revenue and community engagement by managing workplace campaigns and creating meaningful volunteer opportunities that connect employees to local impact.

The Specialist will serve as a primary point of contact for corporate partners, supporting campaign success, increasing participation, and deepening engagement through volunteerism and year-round relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Campaign Management

• Manage a portfolio of workplace giving campaigns, serving as the primary liaison to corporate partners
• Plan and execute annual workplace campaigns, including timelines, materials, and communications
• Support employee giving and engagement through presentations, campaign events, and outreach
• Track campaign performance and participation; identify opportunities to grow revenue and engagement
• Provide training, support and ongoing engagement to employee campaign coordinators

Corporate Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners across Berkshire County
• Through CRM practices, learn the interests and motivations of corporate partners and identify opportunities to sustain and grow their philanthropic support to BUW
• Collaborate with development staff to align corporate partnerships with broader fundraising strategies
• Support recognition and stewardship efforts for corporate donors and partners

Corporate Volunteer Engagement

• Develop and coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities in partnership with nonprofit agencies
• Match companies with meaningful, community-based volunteer projects aligned with local needs
• Plan and support group volunteer events, including logistics, communication, and follow-up
• Track volunteer participation and impact; share stories that highlight community outcomes

Event & Engagement Support

• Support planning and execution of a workplace campaign kickoff event
• Assist with donor and partner recognition efforts and events as needed
• Represent Berkshire United Way at community and partner events

Gift Entry and Acknowledgement

• Enter corporate commitments and employee giving opportunities in donor database with accuracy and timeliness
• Generate both digital and hard copy acknowledgements for all workplace giving commitments

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience working in nonprofit sector, fundraising, corporate sector, volunteer management, sales or a related field
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Strong verbal and content-driven communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Motivated to raise revenue within defined time and dollar goals
• Understanding of ambassadorship and representing BUW in the community
• Passion for volunteerism
• Intrinsic values towards community support, collective impact, and collaboration
• Creative problem solver and leans into innovation and entrepreneurship
• Experience with CRM systems a plus
• Occasionally requires early morning, evening, and weekend work commitments
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Salary Range: $53,000 – $59,000

The Workplace Campaign and Volunteer Specialist is a full-time, non-exempt position. BUW offers a hybrid schedule that includes the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days per week. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and in proportion with BUW's operating budget. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical and Dental Insurance (immediate eligibility), 403(b) retirement plan (with employer contribution), Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Medical Spending Account, and 11 paid holidays per year.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to Jennifer Baril, Director of Development, at jbaril@berkshireunitedway.org.