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<p>The United Way of Greater Kingsport seeks versatile community impact manager to lead impact and education initiatives to improve lives in our community so all can thrive.&nbsp; &nbsp; If YOU are ready to make a difference in your community, <strong>send resume and cover letter to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:resumes@uwaykpt.org" target="_blank"><strong>resumes@uwaykpt.org</strong></a><strong> by January 9, 2026</strong> or by mail to 301 Louis Street, Suite 201, Kingsport, TN 37660.</p><p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></p><p>This position offers an opportunity to be involved in engaging the Greater Kingsport, TN community to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.&nbsp; Serves as lead staff position for United Way of Greater Kingsport’s (UWGK) superb education initiatives and works collaboratively on a variety of overall impact projects.&nbsp;</p><p>Oversees UWGK’s <strong>education initiatives</strong> including the early grade reading initiative, United WE READ, AveNew: youth drug education and prevention, the UWGK Children and Youth Vision Council and the Afterschool Network collaboration efforts.&nbsp;</p><p>Provides collaboration and leadership for various <strong>overall impact projects</strong> include but not limited to the following: early childcare programming, promotion of the ALICE study (Asset Limited, Income Constrained Employed), public policy advocacy, promotion of volunteer initiatives including Week of Caring, Volunteer United, Leaderboard and Learn United programs; assistance with biannual Citizen’s Review Process as well as growing grant support.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><strong>TO APPLY:</strong>&nbsp; Submit resumes and cover letter (required) to <a href="mailto:resumes@uwaykpt.org" target="_blank">resumes@uwaykpt.org</a> by January 9th, 2026, or by mail to United Way of Greater Kingsport, 301 Louis Street, Suite 201, Kingsport, TN 37660.</p><p><strong>ABOUT UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The United Way of Greater Kingsport mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive. Our Mission is to improve lives. Our vision is a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.uwaykpt.org.&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.uwaykpt.org.&amp;nbsp</a>;</p><p><strong>KEY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with preference of focus in education, social services, non-profit management or related degree&nbsp;<strong>OR&nbsp;</strong><i>equivalent combination of education and experience</i></li><li>Preferred 3 years’ experience in related field&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in working with staff and volunteers</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>High level of time management skills and initiative</li><li>Valid driver’s license &amp; proof of insurance</li></ul>

United Way of Greater Kingsport

Impact and Education Manager 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Executive Director&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> &nbsp;Exempt, Full-time&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Kingsport, TN</p><h2>Position Summary</h2><p>United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) seeks a dynamic, community-minded Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission-driven work to improve lives and strengthen our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with fundraising experience, demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships across sectors, and a proven capacity to align staff, volunteers, and community partners around measurable community impact.</p><h2>About Us</h2><p>United Way of Greater Kingsport mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive. We mobilize resources --people, ideas, and funding-- to tackle the community’s most pressing challenges. The Executive Director serves as the public face of UWGK, strengthens partnerships across sectors, leads staff and volunteers, and ensures the organization’s programs and investments align with strategic goals to improve lives in Greater Kingsport.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h4>Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance</h4><ul><li>Provide visionary leadership that aligns UWGK’s operations, committees, and resources with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Implement Board approved policies, strategies, and initiatives; serve as an ex officio member of Board committees and task forces.</li></ul><h4>Fundraising &amp; Resource Development</h4><ul><li>Lead resource development efforts, including oversight of the annual campaign, planned giving/endowment strategies, corporate and foundation engagement, and donor stewardship.</li><li>Evaluate and pursue alternative and diversified funding sources--including grants, partnerships, and earned revenue opportunities--to strengthen financial sustainability.</li></ul><h4>Community Engagement</h4><ul><li>Serve as UWGK’s primary community representative and spokesperson—raising the organization’s profile and mobilizing volunteers.</li><li>Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, community leaders, nonprofit partners, United Way Worldwide, regional United Way networks, and faith and business leaders across Greater Kingsport.</li></ul><h4>Financial &amp; Operational Management</h4><ul><li>Manage organizational operations including annual budgeting, property oversight, regulatory compliance, and internal policies and procedures.</li></ul><h4>Staff &amp; Volunteer Leadership</h4><ul><li>Recruit, hire, lead, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster a high performing, collaborative team culture.</li><li>Promotes volunteer engagement across governance, fundraising, and community initiatives.</li></ul><h4>Community Impact</h4><ul><li>Oversee program planning, community needs assessment, investment/distribution of resources, and measurement of outcomes to ensure impact and continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community and community resiliency in the Greater Kingsport area.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications &amp; Core Competencies</h2><ul><li><strong>Visionary Leadership:</strong> Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to foster a shared vision, set priorities, make difficult decisions, and inspire staff, volunteers, and community partners.</li><li><strong>Strategic Thinking:</strong> &nbsp;Ability to assess community needs, develop innovative approaches, and translate strategy into measurable results.</li><li><strong>Fundraising Expertise:</strong> Proven success in fundraising and resource development including major gifts, corporate and foundation cultivation, and campaign leadership.</li><li><strong>Relationship Building</strong>: Excellent interpersonal skills; committed to diversity, equity, and respectful collaboration. Proven ability to cultivate a wide, effective network of contacts among community, business, nonprofit, community leaders and volunteers.</li><li><strong>Volunteer Engagement</strong>: Experience working with volunteer boards and committees; comfortable supporting and advising elected volunteer leadership.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li><strong>Financial Acumen:</strong> Strong organizational skills with experience managing budgets, property/resources, and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li></ul><h2>Education and Experience</h2><ul><li>Non-profit or organizational leadership experience required</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advance degree is a plus</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><p>Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a mission-driven community organization.</p><p>Collaborative board and engaged volunteer base.</p><p>Competitive salary and benefits (details provided to shortlisted candidates).</p><p>A chance to make measurable community impact across Greater Kingsport.</p><h2>How to Apply</h2><p>Please submit:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;A cover letter and resume/CV</li><li>Send application materials to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resumes.unitedwaykingsport@gmail.com" target="_blank">resumes.unitedwaykingsport@gmail.com</a>.</li></ul><p>United Way of Greater Kingsport is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.</p><p><strong>United Way of Greater Kingsport</strong><br>301 Louis Street, Suite 201<br>Kingsport, TN 37660<br><a href="http://www.uwaykpt.org" target="_blank">http://www.uwaykpt.org</a></p><p>301 Louis Street, Suite 201, Kingsport TN, 37660&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (423) 378-3409&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; uwaykpt.org</p>

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