Associate Director, Community Impact (Economic Mobility)

Description

Salary Range: $67,995-$76,125 annually

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid Days
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring an Associate Director, Community Impact (Economic Mobility) to join our team. As Associate Director, Community Impact (Economic Mobility), you will lead United Way Miami's strategic investments, community partnerships, and policy engagement efforts within the Economic Mobility portfolio, with a direct hands-on focus on housing stability and emergency management.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Community Impact:

•  Lead development and execution of a results-based roadmap to achieve measurable economic mobility outcomes across Miami-Dade County, with direct focus on housing stability and affordability
•  Conduct research, community engagement, and needs assessments to develop policy briefs and thought leadership materials
•  Identify and analyze public policy issues; translate findings into actionable recommendations and advocacy positions
•  Cultivate and secure high-impact partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and funders
•  Support the Center for Financial Stability (CFS) team with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) coordination, including partner engagement, volunteer support, and program logistics as needed

Investment Management & Program Oversight:

•  Lead implementation of priority tactics within assigned impact area maps and oversee investment processes and grant monitoring
•  Manage a portfolio of funded agencies through site visits, data review, reporting, and technical assistance to strengthen partner capacity
•  Ensure investment decisions are grounded in data, equity, and organizational alignment

Housing Portfolio Leadership:

•  Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert on housing stability, affordability, and homelessness prevention
•  Lead strategy development, funder engagement, and community coordination for the housing portfolio
•  Build and maintain relationships with housing agencies, developers, policymakers, and advocacy organizations

Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

•  Lead and strengthen UWM's disaster preparedness and response infrastructure — an area of significant and growing organizational priority
•  Serve as primary liaison for ESF15 and VOAD, representing UWM in county-level emergency planning and response coordination
•  Develop and maintain preparedness plans, response protocols, and community coordination frameworks
•  Manage strategic partnerships with emergency management agencies and nonprofit organizations
•  Lead post-disaster recovery efforts, including resource coordination, needs assessment, and funder reporting

Volunteer & Council Engagement

•  Staff and effectively engage assigned Impact Council volunteers as a knowledgeable resource and strategic thought partner
•  Facilitate productive council meetings aligned with organizational strategy

Community Presence & Organizational Representation

•  Maintain and grow relationships with public and private social service organizations on behalf of UWM
•  Represent UWM at community, civic, and committee meetings; stay current on policy trends affecting economic mobility and housing
•  Provide strategic support to UWM initiatives, including events, work plan development, and cross-functional collaboration

Staff Supervision & Development

•  Directly supervise the Program Officer overseeing the Workforce Development portfolio
•  Foster a team culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high-impact execution 

Requirements

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred

Experience Requirements: Three to five years of progressive work experience in community impact, nonprofit program management, housing, economic mobility, or emergency management. Knowledge of social service delivery and the needs of low to moderate-income populations is essential. Demonstrated experience in housing stability initiatives or disaster preparedness and emergency response is strongly preferred. Experience managing grant portfolios, monitoring funded programs, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Proven ability to supervise staff, lead teams toward measurable outcomes, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Technology Requirements: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, customer relations skills, creative problem-solving skills, good judgment, ability to understand budgets, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. Must be resourceful, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and thrive in a team environment. Proficiency in written and spoken English is necessary.

 Career Growth: We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.