United Way Sponsored Employee - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Please note, this opportunity is available for current, full-time Western employees only

About Us:

Between August 26th and December 13th, 2024, Sponsored Employees from leading workplaces across our region will be seconded to help support and execute the annual United Way Elgin Middlesex Campaign.

The program is immersive, collaborative, challenging and positive. It is a full-time dedicated position lasting 15 weeks. The Sponsored Employees experience a unique fast-track professional development opportunity to enhance skills in facilitation, training, public speaking, project management, community development and fundraising, while working together with highly qualified staff to help create lasting change in our community

Responsibilities:

Sponsored Employees work closely with United Way staff to:
be ambassadors for UWEM at workplaces and in the community

- provide support to workplace campaigns by assisting with campaign planning, developing campaign materials, facilitating training and working with employee groups
- promote the UWEM message and impact through social media, training sessions, presentations, workplace campaigns and individual meetings
- ensure workplaces and volunteers receive appropriate recognition and stewardship for their support
- assist with the planning, sponsorship and promotion for, and management of, community events
- attend virtual and in-person (where applicable) events, meetings and presentations
- monitor and track progress, provide feedback, collect data, and complete final reports
- have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and motivate others
- be a collaborative team player, with the ability to work with a diverse group including: community members (including those with lived experience), workplace ambassadors and management
- possess strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
- demonstrate effective verbal and written communication abilities
- maintain a creative and solution-focused problem solving approach and a growth mind-set
- have some experience with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting software (Zoom and TEAMs)
- be community-minded, interested in local issues and local solutions

Training:

Training is the cornerstone of the Sponsored Employee Program and includes:
60 hours of intensive training, with team building and skills development from specialists in fundraising, communications, and customer service including:

- insights into community issues and solutions
- fundraising basics
- facilitation, sales techniques, and customer service
- public speaking and presentations
- use of data software for data tracking, collection, and analysis
- ongoing mentoring and guidance from the Development team to build skills and confidence
- support from other Sponsored Employees through collaborative group work and networking opportunities

Testimonials:

- "I didn't expect to have my eyes opened as widely as I did during the four months as Sponsored Employee, nor did I ever think that the 12 other individuals I sat around the table with on day one would become best friends for life. United Way helped prepare me for those four months by opening my eyes to the community that we live in, connecting me with those in need so that I could tell their stories and raise awareness. Being a Sponsored Employee changed me - both professionally and personally I highly recommend this role to anyone who wants to learn more about their community, while developing their professional skills."_ (Grace Kelly, 2016 Sponsored Employee, Western University)
- "When I look back on my time as a Sponsored Employee, I am most grateful for the sense of community and belonging it facilitated. Hearing stories of triumph from United Way sponsored programs filled me with hope and ambition and working alongside some of the most earnest and compassionate people I have had the pleasure of encountering inspired me to be a more genuine and generous person. I met volunteer champions across campus who demonstrated remarkable ingenuity and dedication, and showed me that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact. While this role enabled me to further develop project management and public speaking skills, what set this opportunity apart from others was its ability to broaden my horizons and strengthen my sense of place and purpose." _(Jasmine Ball, 2018 Sponsored Employee, Western University)
- "It was an honour to be a sponsored employee for the past two years, an experience that I will never forget. I had heard of United Way in the past but had no idea the impact of the campaign. Our walking tour through United Way supported agencies was a very eye-opening experience and validated how crucial the campaign is to our community. I witnessed the valuable work that agencies do, often with very scarce resources. The United Way Elgin Middlesex is about community and there i