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United Way of El Paso County is committed to improving the lives and futures of all people 
in the community. We bring together expertise, funding and volunteer support to 
positively impact education, health, basic needs, and financial stability. In partnership 
with others, we work to eliminate inequities experienced by diverse populations so that 
all people have a safe, healthy home environment, achieve their educational potential, 
and increase their financial stability. We commit to building bridges across cultural, racial, 
religious, and economic boundaries. 

POSITION: CENTER FOR RESILIENCY MANAGER 
 
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Community Resiliency 
 
Purpose: The Center for Resiliency Manager supports the mission of United 

Way of El Paso County (UWEPC) by leading the programmatic 
mission and vision of the Resiliency Center including management 
and guidance of staff, operations, partnerships, programming and 
outreach. 


MAJOR DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Management of Center 

• Provide leadership, guidance and oversight of all program-related activities 
including advocacy, partnerships, navigation support, and outreach to El Paso 
residents affected by housing stability, basic needs insecurity, trauma, and the 
August 3rd mass violence incident of 2019. 

• Serve as the main point of contact for United Way of El Paso County (UWEPC) 
administrative office for all activities and communication related to the Resiliency 
Center. 

• Represent UWEPC at any state, regional, and national conferences, forums, or 
meetings, as appropriate. 

• Collect, track, and report data related to usage of the Center and services 
provided. Provide recurring updates and progress reports to UWEPC and 
partners on the services offered by the Center as well as the use by community 
members. Utilize program data to evaluate progress towards desired outcomes 
as well as to make adjustments in service delivery, as necessary. 

• Collect, track, and report expenses incurred by the Center in an effort to provide 
services to the community, to include donations, grants, and in-kind resources. 

• In coordination with UWEPC leadership, create and steer operations of the 
Resiliency Center with the use of strategic partnerships and outreach. 

• Serve as staff liaison to appropriate advisory and steering committees, 
scheduling and facilitating meetings with committee members and 


 
representatives including correspondence through email, phone, and other 
means to foster relationships. 

• Manage and oversee the relationship of the contracted vendor that is responsible 
for outreach coordination and an extension of our resource navigation support 
model. 

o Manager is responsible for is holding the vendor accountable to all 
programmatic and financial deliverables, including compliance with 
reporting and budget. 

o Train and onboard sub-contracted vendor on Center for Resiliency 
program overview, its processes and procedures, program case-
management platforms and all reporting documentation required. 

o Monthly reporting documents confirming sub-contracted vendor direct 
outputs/ performance results. 

o Stay informed of their identified outreach and educational plans. Identify 
and address performance opportunities to ensure contract adherence. 

 
Staff Leadership and Management 

• Recruit, supervise, and manage qualified and dedicated staff at the Resiliency 
Center, including: 

o Resource Navigators 

o Community Resource Specialist 

o Compliance Specialist 

• Plan and coordinate ongoing professional development and appropriate skills 
training for staff on topics pertinent to the needs of the Center. 

• Lead and guide the Center for Resiliency team in strategically developing and 
building awareness of services related to addressing community needs. 

• Supervise and manage staff caseloads and performance plans. 

• Provide strategic focus for the employee team, including encouraging 
collaboration between initiatives and partners. 

 
Grant Administration 

• Contract understanding for adherence of performance compliance. 

• Maintain strong knowledge of the requirements and guidelines of federal and 
state grants, including but not limited to the Center for Resiliency. 

• Audit, for review and approval each eligible case identified for direct assistance. 

• Compile and submit all performance reporting requirements as outlined by 
federal and state grants in accordance with mandated guidelines 
(monthly/quarterly). 


 
Community Partnerships 

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the status of Center utilization, engagement, and 
initiatives to fully participate and provide status updates, when necessary. 

• Maintain working knowledge of all UWEPC programs, engagement and initiatives 
to serve as a strong representative and advocate for the organization. 

• Seek and maintain strong community partnerships with local service providers 
and potential supporters. 

• Cultivate a strong collaborative of response and engagement by convening 
partners to assess community needs and strategically provide services in 
collaboration with partners. 

• Participate in recurring program and strategic meetings to assist in shaping the 
vision of UWEPC Community Impact products and partnerships in relation to the 
Center for Resiliency. 

• Advocate for UWEPC Community Impact products with community partners and 
stakeholders. Research new programs and services that may be relevant to the 
mission and values of UWEPC. 

• Develop and cultivate successful business/personal relationships with key 
employees and CEO, including elected officials and key County and City staff. 

• Facilitate relationships with partners for direct services and programming to 
clients including MOUs, reporting, and information-sharing. 

 
Other Job Duties 

• Understand the UWEPC concept, mission, purpose, philosophy and background 
to handle routine calls from public in an effective and diplomatic way. 

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials, and uses judgment and tact in dealing 
with internal and external inquiries. 

• Plans and prioritizes work to meet scheduled deadlines; adjusts personal 
schedule to assure completion of tasks, assignments, etc. 

• Proven initiative, self-management and cross-departmental (team concept) 
collaboration. 

• High-level business networking and relationship-building skills. 

• Work with leadership to streamline processes and improve ROI on all fundraising 
activities. 

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned. 


SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES: 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Experience working in collaborative environments and cross functionally to 
achieve goals. 


 
 • Strong project management, process improvement, or other applicable 

experience. 

• Strong analytical skills using data to support decisions. 

• Problem-solver and self-starter who initiates solutions; collaborates and 
negotiates effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders. Strong 
ability to distill and communicate complex issues and concepts to others. 

• Personal attributes of honesty, integrity, professional behavior, tact, sense of 
urgency, and sense of humor. 

 
Computer Skills 

Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel),. 
Intermediate knowledge of virtual meeting platforms i.e. Zoom, GoTo Meeting, 
FaceBook Live, Microsoft Teams; Intermediate knowledge of case management 
software and workflow. 

 
Key Competencies 

• Cultivates 

o Equity Mindset 

o Network Mindset 

o Learning Mindset 

• Think Strategically 
Applies appropriate strategic logic to decisions and initiatives. Identifies efforts 
that will have the greatest strategic impact. 

• Promote Collaboration 
Fosters a sense of teamwork, leverages differences, and facilitates the effective 
interaction and contribution of others to achieve goals. 

• Engage and Inspire 
Articulates and inspires commitment to a plan of action aligned with 
organizational mission and goals. 

• Inspire Trust 
Gains the confidence and trust of others through principled leadership and sound 
business ethics. 

• Innovate 
Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports 
innovation. 

• Focus on Community 
Ensures the delivery of exceptional service and value to the communities we 
serve. 

Core Competencies for all UWEPC Staff 


 
 • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real 

social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives 
their performance and professional motivations. 

• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is 
astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 

• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the 
community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through 
meaningful engagement 

• Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common 
good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for 
broad investment and impact 

• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing 
and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. 


Qualifications--Knowledge, Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in subjects related to health and human services, non-profit or 
organizational management, public relations, communications, marketing, or 
social services, plus five years of work experience and/or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience related to the duties of the position. 

• Knowledge of the non-profit and social services sector is essential. Skills in 
grant-writing, grant management, personnel management, program development 
and operation, leadership, strategic planning, management of sub-contractors 
and partnerships, and volunteer engagement are desired. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with the possibility of early morning, 
evening, and weekend work. 

• Valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicle required. Bilingual Spanish, 
essential. 

• Bilingual preferred 

• Background check required. 

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of 
work being performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to 
be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the 
position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or 
without notice. 
 

 
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt 
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Retirement Contributions

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