Overview

WHO WE ARE   

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We’re individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, education equity, and economic mobility. For us, being ‘united’ isn’t just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification – we do our part as one by making room for all.  

 

WHAT WE DO  

Our Community Impact department advances UWGLA’s mission by generating advocacy, awareness, and accessibility in support of LA’s most vulnerable populations. We’re equally as passionate as we are efficient – tackling poverty at its root and leveraging our collective creative talents to innovate impactful solutions where others see insurmountable odds. We’re the people’s ‘people’, building influential coalitions across communities, industries, and political parties that allow us to expand the realm of possibilities for those who have historically been deprived. Here we don’t do it for the glory, we do it for the good, and every step taken forward is worth celebrating. 

 

WHY WE NEED YOU 

We are inviting entrepreneurial, creative, and solutions-oriented administrative professionals with an interest in learning about the challenges and solutions for affordable housing to apply for our Housing Initiatives Associate role. 

You will contribute to the development of affordable housing solutions that will provide permanent residences for thousands of extremely vulnerable individuals across LA County by successfully leading administrative and operational efforts for the Housing Initiatives team. 

You will have the unique opportunity to gain broad-based knowledge about the complex causes, diverse cross-sector perspectives, and potential system-changing solutions to Los Angeles’ affordable housing crisis. 

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE

Calendar Management 

  • Act as an all-around gatekeeper and strategically manage the Director’s time with respect to priorities, goals, and objectives 
  • Work daily with the Director, Housing Initiatives to leverage time, productivity, and efficiency of program operations 
  • Maintain and organize daily calendars and priorities, including travel planning and logistics 

Meeting & Event Planning 

  • Arrange meetings, coordinate attendee schedules, assemble background materials, and attend meetings to prepare minutes or summaries of meeting outcomes 
  • Assist with development and preparation of memos, articles, and other reports for both internal and external distribution 
  • Facilitate and coordinate opportunities and events for partners to engage and interact with each other 

Outreach & Communications 

  • Ensure an appropriate level of internal and external communications are prepared as needed for outreach and relationship building 
  • Develop, maintain, and facilitate necessary positive relationships with staff at leading community development corporations, philanthropic agencies, CDFIs, public agency staff, and business leaders 
  • Coordinate updates on the Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing grantee portfolio and assist with tracking deliverables, scheduling meetings and site visits 
  • Work collaboratively with Development and Marketing & Communications departments to articulate the value of our mission work and support the development of meaningful engagement opportunities for donors and the public 

Team Operations 

  • Process invoices, track budget, and monitor financial goals for the team
  • Support implementation of UWGLA’s annual goals and the organization’s strategic plan; participate in cross-departmental and organizational planning and volunteer efforts as needed 
  • Develop and maintain project work plans to track progress on meeting deliverables and objectives; hold team members accountable to project timelines 
  • Aide in the development and tracking of key performance indicators and metrics that insightfully analyze the ongoing housing work 
  • Organize and maintain the Housing Initiatives file storage drive in Sharepoint, ensuring that relevant documents, emails, and reports are easy to access and share 
  • Assist staff in general administrative office coverage and tasks 
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Efficient management of the team’s administrative needs to ensure the Director is successful in raising $100MM in Community Capital investments 
  • Support cohesion of newly expanded Community Capital team by coordinating an annual team retreat and regular team engagement activities 
  • Attend at least one professional development seminar related to the position to help expand knowledge and skills so you can offer the most impactful assistance possible 

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (The Must-Haves)

Education & Experience  

  • High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred 
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience required; Demonstrated work or volunteer experience and interest in social justice, human-centered relief, homeless services/policy, or community engagement work strongly preferred 

Personal Qualities 

  • You enjoy a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work styles and are able to work from our DTLA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays 
  • You understand the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
  • You are able to provide documentation of your status as fully vaccinated with primary series of COVID-19 vaccine upon being hired.    

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A FIT (The Nice-to-Haves)

  • You are a scheduling pro who has mastered aligning dates, times, locations, and other logistics for individuals and teams.
  • You can handle as many tasks as you have tabs on your internet browser, multi-tasking is a necessity in your everyday.  
  • You never drop the ball when it comes to following through and getting the job done. 
  • You proactively anticipate needs, take initiative, and have a constant eye towards creating efficiencies. 
  • Logic and reasoning come naturally to you, making you an efficient problem solver to common challenges. 
  • You can build and navigate relationships confidently with individuals and groups at all levels including community leaders, elected officials, corporations, foundations, and institutions. 
  • You work well with others – stakeholders and colleagues alike would agree that you are the quintessential “Team Player”. 
  • You have good judgment and trust yourself to make the right call when decisions are tough. 
  • Your written communications are concise and clear when it comes to ensuring messaging is compelling, accurate and tailored to the audience. 
  • You know how to juggle and can keep your priorities straight, but also know when it’s time to re-prioritize your work assignments based on business needs. 
  • You are proactive, self-motivated, and action-oriented when it comes to managing your workload. 
  • Your strong work ethic gets going when the going gets tough during late nights, early mornings or weekend assignments. 
  • You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and it’s essential programs including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint – Microsoft CRM and Adobe Creative Cloud are a plus. 

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