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Who Are We Looking For?Are you a goal-oriented problem solver who enjoys working with data? Do you have outstanding attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills?  Do you want your work to help create positive change in our community?United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is seeking a Grants Accountant who is comfortable with deadlines and has exceptional data analysis skills.  This is a full-time salaried position that includes benefits with a salary range of $65,000-$70,000.What You'll Do Grant Management: United Way manages funding from various federal, state and private sources in order to carry out our mission. The Grants Accountant ensures compliance with administrative and fiscal requirements in grant contracts.  You will analyze grant agreements to understand financial reporting requirements, budget restrictions and compliance obligations outlined in the agreements. You will closely monitor grant budgets, expenditures and projections to ensure that funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and applicable regulations. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and invoices for submission to grantors in accordance with specified deadlines. You will work closely with program managers to develop grant budgets, provide budget to actual and ad hoc reporting, and resolve any variances.  You will be responsible for fiscal oversight and guidance to grant sub-recipients to adhere to grantor guidelines and specified timelines. Grant Accounting: To ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations, you will assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls and procedures for accounting for grants.  This position will reconcile grant-related accounts in the general ledger, making necessary journal entry adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.  You will contribute to the annual audit process by assisting in the preparation of audit schedules, documentation and support related to grants.General Accounting Support: Assist with month end close process; create journal entries, prepare monthly financial reports, perform general ledger account reconciliations.Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred</li><li>Two years of prior experience with grant accounting </li><li>Experience with MIP Accounting system a plus</li><li>Good numerical and analytical ability</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Applications</li><li>Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience or willingness to work in cross-functional settings and collaborate with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks under time sensitive deadlines.</li></ul>In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way of Greater New Haven

Grants Accountant (Hybrid) 

We Love What Makes You UniqueYour perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are <a href="https://www.uwgnh.org/equity-statement" target="_blank">committed</a> to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. Who We Are Looking ForAre you committed to supporting infants and toddlers, their families, and the programs that serve them? Do you have deep knowledge of Early Head Start and/or Head Start requirements, and want to help community partners successfully incorporate Early Head Start services and systems into their early care and education programs? Do you have leadership and relationship-building skills and experience with connecting programs and services so they work more effectively?  Do you have a strong track record of working with the programmatic, financial, and data-related aspects of federal programs? If so, our Early Head Director position may be perfect for you.What You Are Great At <ul><li>You are a strong Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS) professional who has led a team. You are deeply familiar with the EHS/HS regulations and performance standards. You have experience supervising and supporting other staff to implement the various components of EHS/HS, and know how to monitor and support programs to ensure program quality.  </li><li>You are a detail-oriented planner who creates and thrives within systems. You relish creating and working to improve processes and systems and have experience in developing and running initiatives and programs related to early childhood. You know how to manage the details and logistics, while at the same time seeing how things connect to create a bigger whole.  </li><li>You are a strong communicator. You can convey your message clearly in writing and orally to a variety of audiences, including board members, partner staff, and parents. </li><li>You’re a team player. The Early Head Director will report to the Vice President of Education and will work closely with other members of the Community Impact Team as well as external partners. While you are confident in your abilities and knowledge, you approach your work from a place of humility.</li></ul>What You Will Do<ul><li>Ensure that Head Start Performance Standards are well‐known and supported and implemented across the program partners.</li><li>Support and monitor EHS partners to ensure compliance with all Head Start and Early Head Start mandates, applicable laws, and regulations and assure that standards are being fully met.</li><li>Conduct on-site visits to programs and plan and facilitate regular meetings with partners.</li><li>Review documentation and data, including working within the program’s online database work closely with the VP of Education to staff the UWGNH EHS Board Committee.</li><li>Supervise EHS staff and consultants. </li><li>Manage all aspects of the EHS Policy Council, and</li><li>Work with local partners to expand services and supports available to EHS families</li><li>Lead an annual self-assessment process for the program and develop annual plans for improvement; ensure that a community needs assessment is conducted as required.</li><li>Meet with the finance staff on a regular basis to review and revise the budget as necessary in addition to monitoring the budget as it relates to actual spending of Early Head Start funds.</li><li>Recommend and implement changes as needed in program design, administration procedures, etc. as they affect program performance.</li><li>Prepare and submit for approval necessary programmatic reports, forms, etc. as required by Federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Establish and maintain partnerships with funding sources, other state and local agencies, organizations, groups, etc. as they relate to programmatic activities.</li><li>Plan and coordinate shared governance training for Policy Council and Board of Directors as required.</li><li>Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement annual refunding application.</li></ul>What You Need <ul><li>Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or other relevant field. </li><li>Three to five years’ experience as a Head Start/Early Head Start Director of a small program, or significant senior management experience within a large Head Start/Early Head Start program.</li><li>Substantive knowledge about the early childhood landscape in Connecticut and Early Head Start/Head Start. </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills. </li><li>A successful track record in setting priorities, and keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making. </li><li>Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Experience working with government grants a plus. </li><li>Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/ online tools as needed. </li><li>Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.</li><li>Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH. </li><li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. </li><li>Experience in grant writing and managing budgets.</li></ul>About United WayUnited Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational <a href="https://uwgnh.sharepoint.com/sites/Communications/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FCommunications%2FShared%20Documents%2FMarketing%20%26%20Engagement%2FCommunications%2FLogos%2C%20Branding%2C%20Messaging%20for%20All%20Staff%2FUWGNH%20Our%20Values%202024%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FCommunications%2FShared%20Documents%2FMarketing%20%26%20Engagement%2FCommunications%2FLogos%2C%20Branding%2C%20Messaging%20for%20All%20Staff&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1" target="_blank">values</a>.In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.  This is a full-time position; the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000.United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!To Apply: <a href="https://www.uwgnh.org/careers" target="_blank">Careers | United Way of Greater New Haven (uwgnh.org)</a>

Director - Early Head Start

We Love What Makes You Unique 
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are <a href="https://www.uwgnh.org/equity-statement" target="_blank">committed</a> to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.   
Who We Are Looking For 
Are you passionate about living in a community where people have the skills, access, and confidence to build the life they want for themselves and their families? Do you like connecting dots, people and ideas? Do you like to listen and guide people through difficult times? Are you highly skilled at building relationships and navigating complex systems? 
If so, our Community Navigator position may be perfect for you. 
An Overview of the Role
United Way is committed to helping community members live a more financially stable life. To do so, people must navigate many systems and programs to get what they need, which can be confusing and time consuming. To support our community, United Way is creating the position of Community Navigator to support community members by helping them identify their needs and connecting them to resources to address them, ultimately breaking down barriers to achieve their goals.
The Community Navigator will be based in high traffic community locations, will meet with individuals one-on-one to assess their needs to increase their financial stability and then make direct referrals to appropriate community partners. Our vision is that our community can more quickly access the right resources to achieve their goals.
This is a full-time hourly position that includes benefits with a salary range of $23-$25/hour.
What You Are Great At  
<ul><li>You are a creative network-builder. You are connected across diverse networks of service providers, community organizations, and community leaders and leverage those networks to recruit participants and supporters. You invest in community relationships in a way that benefits the community in all directions.</li>
<li>You enjoy talking with people about issues that impact families.  You have experience advocating for change, with a particular passion for children and families.  You bring the spirit, creativity, and voice of working with parents and children into the work!</li>
<li>You are a strong communicator. You have strong writing skills that show up as clear emails to colleagues and partners and thorough project documentation. You are also comfortable speaking to groups about the needs and resources in our community and the work you do. Your communication skills (which includes good listening skills!) also help you build productive relationships with partners and participants. </li>
<li>You value data to shine light on the most impactful stories.  You have experience with collecting and tracking individual level and outcome specific data. </li>
<li>You’re a team player. You work well with others, including both internal and external audiences. You proactively help colleagues when you see the need.  And, you have experience contributing to a positive organizational culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. </li>
</ul>What You Will Do 
<ul><li>Support and guide families within greater New Haven to access supports such as workforce training, child care, basic needs and more.  Meet with individuals one-on-one to assess and support warm hand-offs to partner agencies.  </li>
<li>Record and track all referrals to wrap-around services, education programs, etc. in order to identify trends and monitor effectiveness of program.</li>
<li>Build an understanding of local programs and services that will support the needs of clients.  </li>
<li>Communicate barriers that families face while trying to access services to program leadership.</li>
</ul>What You Need
<ul><li>Substantive knowledge of the Greater New Haven landscape of nonprofit and city partners who provide services and/or programs that address education, early childcare, financial stability, workforce development, and other issues. </li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with key stakeholders and represent the program and UWGNH in many settings.</li>
<li>Positive customer-service orientation to external partners and our internal UWGNH team. Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders. </li>
<li>Excellent organization skills and sharp attention to detail. Ability to proactively see what actions are needed and take initiative.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Demonstrated comfort in learning new software/ online tools as needed.  </li>
<li>Highly motivated and creative out-of-the-box problem solver who demonstrates sound judgement.</li>
<li>Community minded with high-level active listening skills and the ability to connect with people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to balance a variety of perspectives representing all areas of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs/faith practices.</li>
<li>Spanish speaker preferred, but not required. </li>
<li>Local and statewide travel is required; out of state travel as needed.  </li>
</ul>About United Way 
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to our organizational <a href="https://uwgnh.org/sites/uwgnh/files/2022-12/Organizational%20Values_2022.pdf" target="_blank">values</a>.
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Pay for this full-time position is $23 - $25/hour. 
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! 
To apply: <a href="http://www.uwgnh.org/careers" target="_blank">www.uwgnh.org/careers</a>

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