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Organizational Overview
United Way of the Mid-South is a multi-million-dollar non-profit, public charitable foundation that mobilizes financial and human resources, across 8-counties, to meet critical needs and to help ensure that hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners can achieve their highest potential. We support high-performing nonprofit agencies that are on the front lines fighting to decrease poverty in our community by addressing the essential building blocks for success – education, financial stability, and health – while maintaining vital safety net services in food, shelter, and safety for individuals facing crisis situations. By joining United Way of the Mid-South, you are uniting with a team that is moving the needle on poverty and making our community a place where everyone can thrive.
Position Overview 
The United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) is seeking a well-organized and independent leader to serve as a Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator for a Free Tax Preparation/ VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) mobile tax site providing free tax preparation at various locations. Assisting with overseeing a mobile free tax site, which offers free federal and state income tax preparation for qualifying families and individuals from January - April. With the guidance of Community Impact leadership, this individual will assist in the management of a Free Tax Preparation/VITA site.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>The Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator will assist in managing a mobile tax site for the tax season, providing Free Tax preparation at various locations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping to recruit, schedule and manage volunteer tax preparers for the season, ensuring all volunteers have obtained the necessary certifications.</li>
<li>Conduct Quality Reviews of returns filed by fellow volunteers.</li>
<li>Assist in site management including, maintaining confidentiality, client services, tax return review and transmission, and volunteer relations</li>
<li>Provides support and guidance to volunteer staff who prepare electronic tax returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers.</li>
<li>Responsible for the collaboration with the United Way Agency partners who will help in identifying potential clients for tax preparation.</li>
<li>Assisting with tax preparation when necessary.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Completing the Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Intake/Interview/Quality Review, Site Coordinator, advanced IRS Tax Law, HSA and Military certifications</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assisting in providing regular reports to UWMS to support IRS reporting requirements.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>A general understanding of income tax law is helpful, paid IRS-sponsored training will be provided</li>
<li>Successful completion of the IRS advanced course is required to provide quality control, support, and guidance to volunteers</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and display a supportive and professional disposition with diverse populations</li>
<li>Experience and comfort serving clients from diverse backgrounds</li>
<li>Comfort with technology (computers, software, internet platforms, etc)</li>
<li>Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and independence</li>
<li>Flexible schedule (some assignments will require weekend/evening work)</li>
<li>Possess excellent organizational, leadership, and management skills</li>
<li>Reliable transportation to drive to the tax site and transport all necessary equipment as needed.</li>
<li>Flexible schedule (some assignments will require weekend/evening work)</li>
</ul>Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to be able to lift 30 pounds.&nbsp; The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.&nbsp; The employee is frequently required to use finger and hand motion, and to reach using arms and hands.&nbsp;&nbsp; The position may also require significant walking and capability to climb stairs.&nbsp; The employee will need to have the ability to talk to and hear customers during events.&nbsp; Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.&nbsp; There may be additional physical requirements associated with off-site corporate or volunteer events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
United Way of the Mid-South is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.&nbsp; This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment action.
&nbsp;United Way of the Mid-South will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. United Way of the Mid-South is committed to demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and community. We value the unique skills and contributions of each individual and believe in the power of collective leadership, accountability, and unity.
This position requires a valid Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation.&nbsp; The position also requires flexible hours outside of normal business hours and some local travel to meet with partners.
Other Duties
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
United Way Core Competencies for ALL Staff 
<ul><li>Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations.</li>
<li>Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before the process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.</li>
<li>Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.</li>
</ul>

United Way of the Mid-South

Free Tax Prep Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 
	United Way of the Mid-South is a multi-million-dollar non-profit, public charitable foundation that 
	mobilizes financial and human resources across 8-counties to meet critical needs and to help 
	ensure that hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners can achieve their highest potential. We 
	support high-performing nonprofit agencies that are on the front lines fighting to decrease 
	poverty in our community. By joining United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS), you are uniting with 
	a team that is moving the needle on poverty and making our community a place where 
	everyone can thrive.
POSITION OVERVIEW 
	The Senior Associate, Grants Specialist supports the development of grant compliance 
	processes and procedures. The Grants Specialist will ensure compliance with established 
	internal control procedures for grants administration and grants management
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
	● Develop and maintain grant record-keeping systems, budgets, procedures and 
	documentation to provide for efficient project and department operation. 
	● Coordination of grant communication efforts between UWMS internal and external 
	stakeholders. 
	● Compile information into reports, graphs, tables, and other data presentation forms. 
	● Review, monitor, and analyze monthly financial transactions to ensure compliance with 
	grant requirements. 
	● Develop, coordinate and facilitate stakeholder training for grant compliance. 
	● Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, 
	reports, operating practices, and documentation. 
	● Assist with preparation for monthly budget meetings. 
	● Assist in reviewing grant applications and grant budgets.
Senior Associate, DTD Grant Specialist
● Prepares accurate and timely financial reports on grants for internal management purposes. 
	● Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and user guides.
QUALIFICATIONS 
	● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 
	● Excellent interpersonal skills. 
	● Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
	● Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple 
	deadlines, tasks, and projects efficiently and effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
	This job requires the individual to be able to lift 25 pounds and be able to maneuver a mobile 
	cart for supplies and materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 
	required to stand for long periods of time. The position may also require significant walking and 
	capacity to climb stairs, and the ability to talk to and hear customers during events. Specific 
	vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and 
	the ability to adjust focus. The job requires computer work and attention to detail. There may 
	be additional physical requirements associated with off-site events.
WORKING CONDITIONS 
	United Way of the Mid-South is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 
	against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, 
	genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy 
	extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company 
	facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. United 
	Way of the Mid-South will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known&nbsp;disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. United Way of the Mid- 
	&nbsp;South is committed to demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and community. We value each individual's unique skills and contributions and believe in the power 
	of collective leadership, accountability and unity. 
	Flexible hours are required as job duties demand. Must have a valid Driver’s License, car 
	insurance, and reliable transportation. Must have a personal cell phone to communicate outside 
	of the office.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 
	activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other 
	duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without 
	notice. 
	&nbsp;
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES
● 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 the process 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS 
	Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references (with phone 
	numbers) to the attention of <a href="mailto:careers@uwmidsouth.org" target="_blank">careers@uwmidsouth.org</a>. Please be sure to reference the position 
	for which you are applying in the subject line of your correspondence. For more information 
	about United Way of the Mid-South, please visit us online at <a href="http://www.uwmidsouth.org" target="_blank">www.uwmidsouth.org</a>.

Senior Associate, DTD Grant Specialist

ABOUT OUR UNITED WAY
Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, the city Augusta is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a 12-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina.&nbsp;&nbsp; Augusta borders the majestic Savannah River, which supports the community’s diverse economic endeavors well as its vast recreation options.&nbsp; In addition Augusta:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul><li>Is home to The Masters Tournament, the “Super Bowl of Golf” each year since 1934.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has become recognized as one of the top cities in the world for Cyber Security.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Was just recognized as the South’s top honor as the best “Mid-Market of the Year” in 2017.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Is a short 2 to 3 hour car trip to metro cities of Atlanta and Charlotte, the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, and the beaches of Charleston and Savannah.</li>
</ul>UNITED WAY OF THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Resource Development Manager
STATUS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exempt
POSITION CODE:&nbsp;&nbsp; 212
DIVISION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Resource Development Department
REPORTS TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior Director, Resource Development
CUSTOMER:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Donors, Prospects, United Way Staff, Board of Directors, Committee Members, Agency Partners, Recipients, and Community at large.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Resource Development Manager will build and strengthen relationships with a number of developed and new potential companies.&nbsp; This position will build and grow relationships with decision-makers and C-Suite leaders to raise funds as a part of the United Way of the Central Savannah River Area (UWCSRA) development team.&nbsp; This position will also develop, manage, and execute a comprehensive plan to build strategic year-round relationships that align with the mission, vision and values of UWCSRA and generate resources for our community.&nbsp; In addition, this position will be responsible for articulating the value of individual and corporate investment to United Way.&nbsp; This role will also be responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all current and potential donors within their portfolio including leadership donors and prospects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy
<ul><li>Design and execute a collaborative year round engagement plan within a defined portfolio</li>
<li>Strategize with supervisor, peers, staff, or volunteers to develop strong year-round engagement strategies for each account based on targeted research and corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus at each company</li>
<li>Research and apply for potential grant and foundation funding</li>
</ul>Management
<ul><li>Manage account portfolio focused on raising resources and exceeding goals</li>
<li>Work closely with key volunteers and executives within accounts to plan &amp; implement workplace campaigns and implement year-round engagement strategies in portfolio</li>
<li>Research company and leadership for knowledge of history and culture</li>
<li>Prepare clear and concise objectives and materials for each donor visit</li>
</ul>Donor Engagement
<ul><li>Initiate and cultivate relationships for decision-makers and C-Suite leaders</li>
<li>Engage companies year round through creation and implementation of specific strategies that align with company corporate social responsibility</li>
<li>Create a donor engagement strategy targeted at returning, new, lapsing, and lapsed donors</li>
<li>Personally engage with leadership level donors to increase their participation and retention</li>
<li>Solicit and secure corporate gifts within portfolio</li>
<li>Implement donor stewardship activities to increase participation and retention</li>
</ul>Data and Reporting
<ul><li>Update company and individual donor information in campaign CRM software including, but not limited to, corporate contact(s), employee count, UWCSRA engagement, company results processing information, engagement practices, campaign start/end dates</li>
<li>Work closely with Resource Development &amp; Finance team to ensure results are reflected accurately.</li>
</ul>UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations. Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process 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
<ul><li>Demonstrate experience cultivating, soliciting and securing gifts</li>
<li>Proven ability to create and execute successful plans</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-function team</li>
<li>Critical thinking and problem-solving ability</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate the value of United Way with both written and in-person presentation skills</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and effective follow-through to meet deadlines</li>
<li>Candidate must be goal driven</li>
<li>Sound judgement, discretion and commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality</li>
<li>Commitment to excellence, accountability, transparency, and UWCSRA’s mission</li>
<li>Relationship oriented and results driven</li>
<li>Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills with an emphasis on Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills with ability to create meaningful relationships with all team members and individuals outside the organization</li>
<li>Ability to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility</li>
<li>Ability to manage ambiguity and change</li>
<li>Ability to analyze numbers for discovery and planning purposes</li>
<li>Ability to keep CRM records up to date</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours when needed.</li>
<li>Use of personal vehicle required</li>
</ul>Experience
<ul><li>3+ years fundraising or sales experience with excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree a plus</li>
<li>Volunteer management and/or grant writing experience a plus</li>
</ul>Salary Range - $39,000 - $43,000
Benefits: 
<ul><li>Employee pays $40/pay period for single coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.</li>
<li>11 paid holidays and 4 weeks accrued PTO annually</li>
<li>$30 monthly remote supplement</li>
</ul>

United Way of the CSRA

Resource Development Manager

Service&nbsp;Site:&nbsp;United&nbsp;Way&nbsp;MidlandsService&nbsp;Site&nbsp;Address:&nbsp;1818Blanding&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Columbia, SC&nbsp;29201Site&nbsp;Supervisor&nbsp;Title:&nbsp;MRC Operations&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;Service Position Type:&nbsp;Full Time (1700 hours)&nbsp;Term&nbsp;of&nbsp;Service:&nbsp;August 12, 2024&nbsp;–July 31, 2025Average Weekly&nbsp;Service&nbsp;Hours:37.5&nbsp;hours&nbsp;per&nbsp;week,&nbsp;Monday-Friday&nbsp;8:30&nbsp;am-4:30&nbsp;pm,&nbsp;night&nbsp;and weekend events required.<h2>Program&nbsp;Overview</h2>The Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) is a direct service program of United Way of the Midlands. MRC addresses low reading proficiency by supplementing and enhancing shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading and improve reading engagement for elementary school students.&nbsp;MRC’s&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;reading&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;strategy to&nbsp;support&nbsp;students in&nbsp;reaching&nbsp;mid-term outcomes of academic performance (on-time grade promotion, standardized test scores) and ultimately, long-term outcomes of on-time graduation rates and college or career readiness. MRC improves reading engagement through a variety of strategies such as one-to-one reading sessions, guest reading opportunities, incentives to support summer reading camps, book donations, and family engagement events. MRC has also expanded into STEM. MRC’s STEM component follows the STEM Learning Ecosystem approach to preparing our youth for the global economy through STEM afterschool engagements and programming while developing growth and computational thinking mindsets.<h2>AmeriCorps&nbsp;Member Position&nbsp;Overview</h2>AmeriCorps&nbsp;Members will coordinate schedules and&nbsp;enroll&nbsp;prekindergarten&nbsp;to third-grade students in one-on-one reading and STEM engagement sessions with district-approved volunteers, engage parents&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;importance&nbsp;of&nbsp;reading&nbsp;at&nbsp;home,&nbsp;increase home&nbsp;libraries&nbsp;through book&nbsp;distribution, and&nbsp;promote literacy&nbsp;and&nbsp;STEM&nbsp;through&nbsp;general outreach&nbsp;and&nbsp;community engagement&nbsp;in Richland, Lexington, Orangeburg, Fairfield, and Newberry Counties.<h2>Minimum&nbsp;Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Be&nbsp;at least&nbsp;18&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;age&nbsp;or older.</li><li>Have&nbsp;or&nbsp;be&nbsp;working&nbsp;towards a&nbsp;high&nbsp;school&nbsp;diploma&nbsp;or&nbsp;its&nbsp;equivalent.</li><li>Be&nbsp;a&nbsp;citizen, national,&nbsp;or&nbsp;lawful&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;resident alien&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States</li><li>Satisfy&nbsp;the&nbsp;National Service&nbsp;Criminal&nbsp;History Check&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;criteria pursuant&nbsp;to&nbsp;45&nbsp;CFR 2540.202.</li></ul><h2>Essential&nbsp;Functions</h2><ul><li>Facilitate&nbsp;the&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;operations&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;program. Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;essential&nbsp;duties&nbsp;virtually&nbsp;(as&nbsp;needed)&nbsp;with&nbsp;provided&nbsp;technology.</li><li>Manage&nbsp;MRC&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;at&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;school sites</li><li>Match&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;provided list&nbsp;of&nbsp;students&nbsp;and&nbsp;build&nbsp;a&nbsp;reading schedule</li><li>Coordinate&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;in-school&nbsp;orientation,&nbsp;training,&nbsp;and&nbsp;placement&nbsp;for&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;schools</li><li>Record&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;attendance,&nbsp;student&nbsp;attendance,&nbsp;and&nbsp;demographic&nbsp;information</li><li>Communicate&nbsp;important&nbsp;information&nbsp;to&nbsp;MRC&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;including&nbsp;field&nbsp;trips, school&nbsp;closings and/or cancellations, student changes, testing dates, etc.</li><li>Prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintain individual&nbsp;student&nbsp;folders for&nbsp;program&nbsp;participants</li><li>Provide&nbsp;supplemental&nbsp;resources&nbsp;during&nbsp;reading&nbsp;sessions</li><li>Handle&nbsp;unexpected&nbsp;changes or&nbsp;conflicts&nbsp;that&nbsp;arise&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;manner</li><li>Distribute&nbsp;surveys&nbsp;to&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and/or volunteers&nbsp;twice&nbsp;during the&nbsp;school&nbsp;year&nbsp;(fall&nbsp;and&nbsp;spring)</li><li>Distribute&nbsp;surveys&nbsp;for&nbsp;volunteers,&nbsp;teachers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;school&nbsp;administration/staff&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;the school year.</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;coordination&nbsp;of&nbsp;grant&nbsp;and&nbsp;sponsorship-funded&nbsp;projects at&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;sites&nbsp;(e.g. family engagement events, literacy nights, STEM nights, etc.)</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;coordination&nbsp;of&nbsp;STEM&nbsp;programming&nbsp;and&nbsp;activities.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;regular&nbsp;communication&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;school-appointed&nbsp;liaisons&nbsp;and&nbsp;familiarity&nbsp;with&nbsp;the school’s literacy curriculum.</li><li>Provide&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;support to&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;and&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;quarterly&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;trainings.</li><li>Be&nbsp;familiar&nbsp;with&nbsp;key&nbsp;school staff&nbsp;members&nbsp;including the&nbsp;principal,&nbsp;vice&nbsp;principal,&nbsp;reading specialist, parent coordinator, school-appointed liaison, etc.</li><li>Coordinate&nbsp;the&nbsp;distribution&nbsp;of&nbsp;books&nbsp;and&nbsp;school&nbsp;supplies through&nbsp;the&nbsp;‘Be&nbsp;a&nbsp;Book&nbsp;Bunny’ ‘Resiliency Kit Drive’ and ‘Ready Set Supply’ initiatives.</li><li>Recruit&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;at&nbsp;community&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;at&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;site&nbsp;areas.</li><li>Participate in September 11th Day of Remembrance and/or Martin Luther King Jr. Day for Service events,&nbsp;which&nbsp;may&nbsp;take&nbsp;place on a&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;or&nbsp;during&nbsp;holiday sand&nbsp;include&nbsp;activities outside of the scope of typical day-to-day functions.</li></ul><h2>Additional&nbsp;Responsibilities</h2>Although&nbsp;not&nbsp;essential position&nbsp;functions,&nbsp;the&nbsp;AmeriCorps&nbsp;MRC&nbsp;School&nbsp;Liaison may&nbsp;be&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for the following as needed:<ul><li>Serve&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;weekly&nbsp;one-on-one&nbsp;MRC&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;and&nbsp;fill&nbsp;in&nbsp;for&nbsp;assigned volunteers&nbsp;as&nbsp;needed.</li><li>Participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;school family&nbsp;engagement/parenting&nbsp;events(literacy&nbsp;nights,&nbsp;book&nbsp;breakfasts)</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;assigned school&nbsp;staffing&nbsp;outreach activities.</li><li>Assist&nbsp;other&nbsp;departments&nbsp;in&nbsp;major&nbsp;projects as&nbsp;needed&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;relates directly&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;AmeriCorps program.</li><li>Participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;outside service&nbsp;activities&nbsp;approved by&nbsp;the&nbsp;program’s&nbsp;director</li></ul><h2>Physical,&nbsp;Emotional,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Intellectual&nbsp;Demands</h2>The&nbsp;following&nbsp;competencies&nbsp;are&nbsp;important&nbsp;in&nbsp;helping&nbsp;the&nbsp;AmeriCorps&nbsp;Member perform&nbsp;the&nbsp;essential duties of this position successfully:<ul><li>Flexibility&nbsp;–The&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;adjust&nbsp;to&nbsp;and&nbsp;thrive in&nbsp;a&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;changing environment;&nbsp;handles challenges with care and thoughtfully responds in the face of adversity or conflict.</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;Work&nbsp;Independently&nbsp;–&nbsp;The&nbsp;ability to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;self-starter&nbsp;and&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;tasks independently and without constant direct supervision</li><li>Ability to Multi-Task&nbsp;– The ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments; prioritizes more critical&nbsp;functions&nbsp;while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;handle on&nbsp;others;&nbsp;reports promptly&nbsp;any&nbsp;barriers to task completion and allows ample opportunities for a supervisor to adjust deadlines</li><li>Results-oriented thinking and Behavior&nbsp;– A genuine concern for effectiveness.&nbsp;Possesses the desire to&nbsp;get&nbsp;the&nbsp;service done&nbsp;with&nbsp;excellence;&nbsp;mentally, is&nbsp;focused&nbsp;on&nbsp;getting&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;results for actions taken; does not settle for mediocrity.</li><li>Awareness&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sensitivity&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;External Environment&nbsp;–&nbsp;Situational&nbsp;awareness;&nbsp;is&nbsp;aware of the organizations that they represent, including the United Way Association of South Carolina, South&nbsp;Carolina Service&nbsp;Commission,&nbsp;AmeriCorps,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;host&nbsp;site's&nbsp;position in the&nbsp;community and&nbsp;the&nbsp;effect of&nbsp;their&nbsp;words and&nbsp;actions on&nbsp;that&nbsp;position;&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;savvy&nbsp;in&nbsp;dealing with agencies, volunteers, and donors; is promoting and affirming in conversations about and on behalf of those organizations.</li><li>Sedentary&nbsp;Work: Member&nbsp;is&nbsp;required to&nbsp;exert&nbsp;up to&nbsp;10&nbsp;pounds of&nbsp;force&nbsp;occasionally&nbsp;and/or a negligible amount&nbsp;of force frequently or constantly to lift,&nbsp;carry,&nbsp;push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.</li><li>Physical&nbsp;Activities:<ul><li>Manual&nbsp;Dexterity:&nbsp;Picking, pinching,&nbsp;typing,&nbsp;or&nbsp;otherwise&nbsp;serving, primarily&nbsp;with&nbsp;fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.</li><li>Communicating: Expressing&nbsp;or&nbsp;exchanging&nbsp;ideas.&nbsp;Activities&nbsp;must&nbsp;convey&nbsp;detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.</li><li>Listening:&nbsp;Ability to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;detailed information&nbsp;through&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;communication.</li></ul></li><li>Visual&nbsp;Acuity: Member&nbsp;must&nbsp;have&nbsp;close&nbsp;visual acuity&nbsp;to&nbsp;perform an&nbsp;activity&nbsp;such&nbsp;as:&nbsp;preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or expansive reading.</li><li>Service&nbsp;Conditions:&nbsp;Member&nbsp;is&nbsp;subject to&nbsp;both&nbsp;inside&nbsp;and&nbsp;outside environmental&nbsp;conditions.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>The&nbsp;living&nbsp;allowance for&nbsp;this&nbsp;position is&nbsp;$870.00&nbsp;(minus taxes)&nbsp;distributed&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;bimonthly&nbsp;(15th&nbsp;and end of the month) basis and may not exceed $20,000 for the term of service.</li><li>This position is eligible for an Education Award up to $6,495.00. Please visit <a href="https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award" target="_blank">https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award</a>&nbsp;for additional information on the education award.</li><li>Monthly&nbsp;Professional&nbsp;Development&nbsp;Training</li><li>ProfessionalExperience&nbsp;in&nbsp;publiceducation,&nbsp;youth&nbsp;development,&nbsp;civic&nbsp;engagement, teamwork and leadership</li><li>Food&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;can&nbsp;help&nbsp;you&nbsp;gain&nbsp;access to&nbsp;food&nbsp;benefits.</li><li>Loan&nbsp;postponement&nbsp;on&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;education&nbsp;loans.</li><li>Mileage&nbsp;reimbursement</li><li>Access&nbsp;to&nbsp;memberhealth&nbsp;care&nbsp;and&nbsp;childcare&nbsp;(full-time&nbsp;only)</li><li>Housing&nbsp;Stipend</li></ul>This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Please email resumes to Deja Vaughn-Hostos at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dhostos@uway.org" target="_blank">dhostos@uway.org</a>&nbsp;or call (864) 386.3542&nbsp;if you have any questions.

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