EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

United Way of Santa Barbara County is making a difference in your local community, and so can you! United Way focuses on improving education, financial stability, and health for Santa Barbara County children, families, and seniors. If you join us, you will develop your career with a team of dedicated professionals.

We are committed to a diverse working environment and are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Immediately Hiring

Position: Community Impact Program Manager

Organization: United Way of Santa Barbara County

Duration: Full Time

Location: 320 E Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA (In-Office)

Reports to: Director of Programs and Partnerships

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Community Impact Program Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Program and Partnerships to manage community impact staff and volunteers, support program expansion and development, and evaluate and refine all programs and initiatives in line with the mission and vision of United Way. Programs under management of this position include the Fun in The Sun summer learning program, Bridge the Break, the United Learning Centers, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, the annual Holiday Gift Drive, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and others as assigned.

For the full job description, please click here. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to fcontreras@unitedwaysb.org. Please include "Communiy Impact Program Manager" in the subject line.

Position: Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coordinator

Duration: Part-time, temporary (15-20 hours/week)

Location: 320 E Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA (In-Office)

Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships & Advancement

 

Position Overview: Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Manager United Way’s Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative is a county-wide, cross-sector effort to improve access to high-quality childcare for parents from all economic backgrounds while generating innovative solutions that will support new and existing childcare centers with sustainable expansion. The Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coordinator oversees the administration of United Way’s Childcare Fund, including the disbursement of grants and scholarships, as well as the coordination of administrative needs for the Brighter Futures Childcare Coalition and related reporting. This position is funded through a limited contract, set to expire in June 2025.

For the full job description, please click here. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@unitedwaysb.org. Please include "Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coordinator" in the subject line.

Position: Events & Marketing Intern
Organization: United Way of Santa Barbara County
Duration: 23/24 Academic Year (Part-Time)
Location: 320 E Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA (In-Office)
Reports to: Communications Coordinator

United Way is seeking an Events & Marketing Intern for the 23/24 academic year. This part-time internship opportunity offers hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and communications. The intern will assist the Communications Coordinator in sharing the mission and vision of United Way through multiple channels including United Way’s website, print materials, and multimedia/social media communications. The Events & Marketing Intern will assist in creating content for United Way’s digital marketing channels and will assist the Communications Coordinator in planning efforts for community and fundraising events.

For the full job description, please click here. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to mgutierrez@unitedwaysb.org. Please include "Events & Marketing Intern Application" in the subject line.

Fun in the Sun | Summer Positions 

Location: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Guadalupe

Status: Full time, Seasonal, Non-exempt

Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2024

Pay Range: $21-23 an hour

 

General Summary: 

UWSBC provides Fun in the Sun, a summer learning and enrichment program at six sites throughout Santa Barbara County serving 350 youth and their parents annually. The Fun in the Sun program curriculum and activities directly address summer learning loss which disproportionally impacts students from lower resource communities. Fun in the Sun is designed to improve academic outcomes and provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for its participants and families. The Site Coordinator supervises site staff and manages all functions of the site.

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To apply, please email your resume to ewong@unitedwaysb.org with the title of the position in the subject line. 

Location: Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Guadalupe

Status: Full time, Seasonal, Non-exempt

Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2024

Pay Range: $19-20 an hour

 

General Summary: 

UWSBC provides Fun in the Sun, a summer learning and enrichment program at six sites throughout Santa Barbara County serving 350 youth and their parents annually. The Fun in the Sun program curriculum and activities directly address summer learning loss which disproportionally impacts students from lower resource communities. Fun in the Sun is designed to improve academic outcomes and provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for its participants and families. The Assistant Site Coordinator supports site management in the supervision of site staff, students and logistics of the overall program.

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To apply, please email your resume to ewong@unitedwaysb.org with the title of the position in the subject line. 

Job Title: Fun in the Sun Program Leader

Supervisor: Site Coordinator

Status: Part-time, Seasonal, Non-exempt

Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2024

Pay Range: $17-19 an hour

 

General Summary:

UWSBC provides Fun in the Sun, a summer learning and enrichment program at six sites throughout Santa Barbara County serving 350 youth and their parents annually. The Fun in the Sun program curriculum and activities directly address summer learning loss which disproportionally impacts students from lower resource communities. Fun in the Sun is designed to improve academic outcomes and provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for its participants and families. The Program Leader supervises up to 13 students at a time and leads a variety of academic and enrichment activities. The Program Leader will participate in the planning of lessons and activities while ensuring that all students remain in a positive, safe, and supportive environment.

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To apply, please email your resume to ewong@unitedwaysb.org with the title of the position in the subject line. 

Job Title: Fun in the Sun Site Aide/Lunch Bunch Representative

Supervisor: Fun in the Sun Site Coordinator

Location: Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Guadalupe

Status: Varies, Seasonal, Non-exempt

Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2024

Pay Range: $16.50-17 an hour

 

General Summary: 

During the summer months from June to August, UWSBC provides Fun in the Sun, a summer learning program at several sites throughout Santa Barbara County. Fun in the Sun program activities are educationally based to help prevent economically challenged and academically at-risk students from losing academic skills gained from the school year. The Site Aid supports the Site Coordinator and the Assistant Site Coordinator in the management of all site activities, procedures, and policies. The Site Aide will lead the daily Lunch Bunch activity, facilitating a positive and engaging experience for both volunteers/donors and students. Site Aids will provide support to the site management in all aspects of the program (i.e. snack distribution, child supervision, and field trips).

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To apply, please email your resume to ewong@unitedwaysb.org with the title of the position in the subject line. 

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