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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

United Way of El Paso County

Center for Resiliency Manager

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: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 
 
REPORTS TO: President and CEO 
 
PURPOSE: The Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO) supports the 

mission of United Way of El Paso County (UWEPC) by leading a team of 
passionate and committed individuals to develop and sustain deep redesign of its 
strategy and operations. 

 
The SVP/COO will lead operations, assisting the CEO in governance and 
corporate administrative matters, including business/strategic planning and 
organizational change efforts. The SVP/COO will provide supervision and 
oversight to staff teams and departments, in addition to representing the 
organization in the CEO’s absence in public meetings, events and with volunteers 
and other stakeholders to further United Way’s interests. 

 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Demonstrate ability to think strategically about the unique role, approaches and contributions of 
United Way of El Paso County. 

Ability to develop and implement United Way’s overall business/organizational strategy, 
integrating the functional areas into highly effective community impact response to critical 
community needs. 

Have extensive experience in leading high-performing teams (volunteers and staff) in the design 
and delivery of results-based, high-profile, large-scale initiatives, programs and advocacy/public 
policy efforts. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide leadership and management to a high-performing team of volunteers, staff and 
community members by clarifying priorities, creating and monitoring progress towards 
organizational and individual goals. Working closely with the CEO and Board, direct the 
cultivation, solicitation, execution, and stewardship of UWEPC’s resources. 
 
Philanthropy and Engagement 

ï· Assist the implementation of corporate partnerships and their employees through new 
engagement opportunities, existing initiatives and lead the change management process 
for a successful philanthropy transformation. 


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ï· Assist to engage leadership, Board, and external champions to identify, connect with, and 
secure new mutually beneficial partnerships across a variety of industries and sectors. 

ï· Invest time and focus in helping to develop and implement new norms for utilizing our 
CRM for managing portfolio and account activity, donor outreach, donor research, 
employee engagement, event attendance, communications, etc. 

ï· Oversee Engagement (Marketing &amp; Communications); produce compelling digital and 
printed corporate giving assets to promote our work, elevate our existing partners, and 
demonstrate the impact of corporate partnership investments 

ï· Consult with other United Way markets on best practices and innovations in corporate 
giving. 

ï· Attend and participate in community events to strengthen United Way's presence and 
establish and grow relationships. 
 

Administrative/Operations Functions 

ï· Oversight of Human Resources functions, including establishing staff benefits and policies 
designed for attracting and retaining qualified staff. 

ï· Manage, coach, and develop staff leaders. 

ï· Perform duties in accordance with UWEPC policies and procedures 

ï· Manage department budget and expenses including planning and management of budget 
line items for specific outcomes. 

ï· Direct and manage employees, interns, consultants, and volunteers. 

ï· Ensure staff work plans meet organizational goals and objectives. 

ï· Counsel and assist staff in professional growth and development within UWEPC and the 
community. Conduct timely performance evaluations. 

ï· Serve as general resource to all staff, facilitate internal committees as requested. 

ï· Implement the goals and objectives of the Board-approved Strategic Plan and on a regular 
basis, present results and challenges to board and senior staff. 
 

Budgeting and Risk Management 

ï· Assist in establishing an annual budget plan. 

ï· Evaluate budget reports vs. actual results and recommend corrective action as required. 

ï· Oversee the contract approval process to ensure contractual terms and cost effectiveness. 

ï· Participate in the financial internal control system as required. 

ï· Manage progress towards revenue goals throughout the year, providing monthly 
projections against goal, with a strong emphasis on understanding and follow-up of 
revenue projected. 

ï· Ensure accurate and detailed donor and account records in order to analyze deployment 
of resources against objectives; assign relationship management responsibilities 
throughout the Corporate Partnerships team; assess and evaluate areas of responsibility 
and adjust resources across all industries and portfolios as needed to drive increased 
investments and engagement. 
 

Community Impact 


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ï· Provide leadership over the development of community-wide goals, and implement a 
strategic and cohesive plan for impact to make progress on these goals, all based on an 
understanding of community needs, an awareness of community resources, and a 
knowledge of local and national best practice strategies (financial, advocacy, volunteer, 
other). 

ï· Leverage and align UWEPC’s unique strengths and abilities to support the strategies by 
engaging in relationships and partnerships, and measuring results. 

ï· Oversee community information assets and needs, and direct initiatives to address 
development and dissemination of information related to health and human services. 

ï· Work with board and staff to identify and recruit a diverse and dynamic group of business, 
academic and community change leaders to support UWEPC’s Community Impact 
agenda. 

ï· Oversee collection and tracking of key data points related to United Way’s areas of 
strategic focus. 

ï· Provide leadership over the development of direct systems and structures for the 
investment of the (UWEPC) Community Impact Fund and other small funds. 

ï· Provide leadership and direction in the design and implementation of integrated strategies 
that deliver results on United Way’s Community Impact Agenda. 

 
Public Policy &amp; Advocacy 

ï· Provide leadership, strategy, planning, coordination and implementation of public policy 
agenda/initiatives, including stakeholder, i.e., Board of Directors, Community Impact 
Committees, funded agencies, etc., participation. 
 

SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES: 

Interpersonal Skills 

ï· Experience working in collaborative environments and cross functionally to achieve goals. 

ï· Strong project management, process improvement, or other applicable experience. 

ï· Strong analytical skills using data to support decisions. 

ï· 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. 

ï· Strong communicator focused on building relationships and leveraging partnerships to 
advance priorities and initiatives. 

ï· Personal attributes of honesty, integrity, professional behavior, tact, sense of urgency, and 
sense of humor. 
 

Computer Skills 

Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, 
Excel); knowledge of social media and website management platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, 
Snapchat, Instagram, Wix; Strong knowledge of virtual meeting platforms i.e. Zoom, GoTo 
Meeting, Facebook Live, Microsoft Teams; knowledge of case management software and 
workflow. 


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Core Competencies for all UWEPC Staff 

ï· 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. 

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

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

ï· 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 

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


Minimum Qualifications-- Experience/Position Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social sciences, non-profit management, or 
related field with ten (10) years of senior leadership/management experience or MBA/advanced 
degree with seven (7) years of senior leadership/management experience. 
 
Broad based business background with knowledge and experience in organizational 
development, continuous quality improvement, and business compliance requirements, 
preferably with background in each of the managed functions. Demonstrated executive and 
administrative capability including organizational development and change management 
experience. 
 
Analytical and decision-making skills and an ability to anticipate and develop appropriate 
recommendations consistent with the desired work environment. Leadership, strategic vision and 
big picture perspective. 
 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to create the internal 
communication systems needed to engage and build staff ownership of the organization’s goals 
and objectives at all levels of the organization. Business perceptive and creative, innovative, 
critical, and forward-thinking skills. 
 
Ability to assume a leadership role while establishing effective working relationships with a broad 
cross-section of staff and volunteers in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. 
 
Previous volunteer and/or work experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors is 
desirable. 
 
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with the possibility of early morning, evening, and 
weekend work. 
 
Must pass a background check. 
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 
employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly 


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required to sit, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using 
a keyboard is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a 
computer monitor screen and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. 
 
The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office 
environment. Must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and daily access to 
reliable vehicle. 
 
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. 
 
Job Classification: Exempt Salary: $80,000- $100,000 
 
This is a full time exempt position with competitive Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance and 
Retirement Contributions). 
 
The United Way of El Paso County is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity, 
equity, and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity and all candidates are 
considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, 
gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other 
legally protected status.

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