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<h2>Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate</h2><h2>Reporting to:&nbsp; Community Impact Coordinator</h2><h2>Department:&nbsp; Community Impact and Operations</h2><h2>Classification: Full-time and part-time available; Hourly wage</h2><h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shifts available between the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM</h2><h2>Location: Yorktown, VA (THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION)</h2><h3>Overall Purpose of this Role:</h3>The Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate functions to support United Ways’ collective impact work of providing advocacy and referral services. &nbsp;By connecting people to available resources for basic needs and ongoing assistance, the CAN Advocate is essential to helping people avoid and address poverty-related crises and create Pathways out of Poverty.<h3>Key Competencies</h3><ul><li>Models kindness with internal and external customers, upholding United Way’s commitment to equity and unity</li><li>Understands and consistently practices responsiveness and accountability to all customers</li><li>Communicates clearly and concisely with people from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Coordinates with multiple partners&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple case records including customer time as well as associated administrative duties and timelines</li><li>Adapts to changing needs and service delivery systems</li><li>Practices professional boundaries</li><li>Advocates on behalf of those in need</li><li>Able to problem solve creatively</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Actively listen with empathy to individuals experiencing vulnerability and crisis</li><li>Collect and utilize information to determine eligibility for various programs and services and identify perceived and unperceived needs</li><li>Work diligently and advocate on behalf of customers to connect those in need to available resources&nbsp;</li><li>Complete intake forms, referral forms, other needed documents, and referral processes for diverse partnerships</li><li>Enter data into appropriate customer record systems</li><li>Manage multiple phone lines; transferring calls</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of and experience navigating human services and social systems</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Preferred: lived experience of poverty on the Peninsula; skills in motivational interviewing</li></ul>To apply:Send your resume/inquiry to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@uwvp.org" target="_blank">info@uwvp.org</a>

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP)

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula

Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate 

The Community Impact team at Rappahannock United Way has an opening for a Financial Literacy Summer Intern. This role is an integral part of the Community Impact team which is responsible for providing financial assistance, tax preparation services, financial education workshops to youth and adults, and one-on-one financial coaching services. The purpose of the summer intern position is to provide general program support to all Prosper programs and events.

Rappahannock United Way

Financial Literacy Intern

ABOUT UNITED WAYUnited Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through our global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Learn more at unitedway.org.&nbsp;INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDEInterns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us learn about the area of work they believe they plan to pursue after graduation. &nbsp;We want each intern to feel included, valuable, and productive in the department in which they are assigned. &nbsp; In addition to the hands-on experience, you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly meetings led by subject matter experts and professional development workshops when available.&nbsp;APPLICANT REQUIREMENTSThe internship opportunities are open to current students attending a college or university. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application. Internship schedules will generally be Mondays through Thursdays, off on Fridays.&nbsp;POSITION DEPARTMENTGlobal Network Advancement Team (GNAT), Customer Solutions, Enterprise Support Team&nbsp;POSITION SUMMARYUnited Way Worldwide is building a centralized customer service &amp; support model and team, charged with providing enterprise-wide consistent, transparent, accountable, and seamless experiences for United Way staff, donors, partners, and the general public. The Enterprise Support intern will play a key role within United Way Worldwide’s Enterprise Support team by advancing the customer support experience, process, team, and culture to empower world-class service and success. This includes provision of reliable self-service experience, knowledge resources and participation in a broader knowledge management initiative. &nbsp;&nbsp;An intern will have the opportunity to gain knowledge management skills, assist the knowledge management cleanup efforts, learn Enterprise Support case management ecosystem, and collaborate with the United Way network..PRIMARY PROJECTS<ul><li>Develop and maintain knowledge resources aligned with content governance, becoming proficient in naming conventions, style guides, meta data requirements, and more. Training will be provided by our Enterprise Support Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the cleanup efforts of our global extranet, United Way Online, ensuring accurate up-to-date knowledge resources for our network. &nbsp;</li><li>Assist in developing and implementing an organization wide business taxonomy to enhance the network’s knowledge acquisition.&nbsp;</li><li>Support content review process reviewing, editing, and approving content aligned with content governance standards. &nbsp;</li><li>Provide ongoing support to the Enterprise Support team, contributing to the seamless customer support experiences of United Way staff, donors, partners, and the network.&nbsp;</li><li>Share valuable feedback to drive continuous improvements in the customer’s network experience.</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.&nbsp;</li><li>Analytical Mindset: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify patterns, solve problems, and improve processes. &nbsp;</li><li>Organizational Excellence: Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, ensuring efficient management of projects and resources. &nbsp;</li><li>Effective Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. &nbsp;</li><li>Writing Proficiency: Showcase strong writing skills, creating compelling and concise content for knowledge resources.&nbsp;</li><li>Technical Literacy: Display familiarity with web-based databases and software tools, with a willingness to learn and adapt. &nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration: Thrive both independently and in team settings, contributing to group projects and taking ownership of solo assignments. &nbsp;</li><li>Attention to Detail: Show meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in knowledge resources. &nbsp;</li><li>Time Management: Successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>PREFERRED SKILLS<ul><li>Experience in library science and knowledge management &nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of User Experience (UX) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience building content governance models, content curation processes, style guides, and/or managing content repositories &nbsp;</li></ul>HELPFUL INFORMATION<ul><li>Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite</li><li>Complete a learning plan according to school’s requirements for those receiving a grade</li><li>Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at UWW</li><li>Free coffee &amp; tea onsite</li><li>Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage</li><li>Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) and then board Alexandria Free Dash bus that has stops directly across from our building</li></ul>LOCATIONThis internship takes place at the United Way Worldwide office at 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.TIME FRAMESummer – June 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025Pay Rate:&nbsp; $21.00 - $25.00 / hourEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUnited Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@uww.unitedway.org" target="_blank">recruitment@uww.unitedway.org</a> or call 703-836-7100 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match, and you are selected for an interview.

United Way Worldwide

Enterprise Support Intern

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