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UNITED WAY OF HANCOCK COUNTY 
RESEARCH/DATA ANALYST – VULNERABLE CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE – AmeriCorps VISTA 
 
REPORTS TO CEO LOCATION In person STATUS Variable options 

 
PURPOSE 
The United Way of Hancock County is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual 
to join our team as a Research and Data Analyst that will assist with grant research and 
program development. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY 
The candidate will play a key role in advancing UWHC’s Vulnerable Children’s Initiative (VCI) by 
helping to identify opportunities, interpret and use data to assist with crafting compelling grant 
proposals, and support community solutions and the efforts of the Community Impact 
Manager. UWHC’s VCI works to ensure every child in Hancock County has access to a 
supportive environment conducive to their well-being and educational success. Because this is 
a new effort at UWHC the best candidate will be a self-starter with a proven ability to manage a 
variety of data and software platforms and to help develop, systematically organize, monitor 
and track program development. Creativity, analysis, results and details will be key components 
to the role.AM 
 
Program Development (30%) 
 • Collaborate with the Community Impact Manager to identify external funding opportunities 

aligned with the VCI initiative by leveraging community reporting and data 
 • Assist in the development of comprehensive and compelling grant proposals, integrating 

data analytic insights to enhance proposal content 
 • Conduct research and utilize data analysis to strengthen grant applications and provide 

evidence-based support 
 • Assist with the implementation of systems to protect vulnerable children and strengthen 

families. 
 • Collaborative efforts between local nonprofits, government agencies, and community 

leaders to address the needs of vulnerable children. 
 

Research Support (50%) 
 • Offer guidance on researching and identifying potential funding opportunities, emphasizing 

the use of data reports to learn about the needs of the community and UWHC initiatives 
 • Provide research assistance in grant-related projects, utilizing data analytics tools and 

techniques 
 • Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation efforts as needed for proposals, 

ensuring a data-driven approach to grant writing 
 • Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations, incorporating data 

findings to enhance credibility of grant proposals 
 

Administrative Support(20%) 
 • Collaborate with the Community Impact Manager to identify optimal grant opportunities 

utilizing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making 


 • Organize and manage database and spreadsheet records of grant applications, 
submissions, approvals, and outcomes 

 • Collaborate with the UWHC team to gain insights into the inner workings of the non-profit 
industry 

 
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 
 • Strong work ethic with the ability to fit in with the UWHC service based culture 
 • Bachelor’s degree with a focus on data analytics, research, or a related field; undergraduate 

students with relevant experience considered 
 • Proven interest in improving people’s lives either through volunteerism or work-related 

projects 
 • Understand the meaning behind data and its potential applications to grant submissions 
 • Research techniques 
 • Process development of a new opportunity – not maintaining what’s been created 
 
PERSONAL SKILLS 
 • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
 • Proven research and analytical skills, especially in the context of data analytics 
 • Detail-oriented and highly organized 
 • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team 
 • Proven ability to adapt to technology and implement tech solutions 
 • Ability to learn new software platforms to represent data, progress dashboards, and our 

program development 
 • Cross functional team – culture and a whatever it takes attitude are valued 

 
Availability 10-40 hours in person per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate meetings 
and deadlines related to UWHC initiatives 
 

How to Apply 
Submit a resume and cover letter to Kelley McClurkin at <a href="mailto:Kelley.mcclurkin@uwhancock.org" target="_blank">Kelley.mcclurkin@uwhancock.org</a> 
 
United Way of Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications 
from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. 
 
 

<a href="mailto:Kelley.mcclurkin@uwhancock.org" target="_blank">mailto:Kelley.mcclurkin@uwhancock.org</a>

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