Program Officer (Education) - Hybrid

About the Role

Join United Way Miami as a Program Officer focusing on education initiatives. This hybrid position involves working from home two days a week and three days onsite in Miami, FL. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $52,283 to $58,819 and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in crafting and executing a results-oriented strategy aimed at enhancing educational outcomes within Miami-Dade County, including research, community engagement, policy analysis, and public policy monitoring.
• Manage investment processes and grant oversight activities, including conducting site visits to partner agencies, tracking progress and data, preparing detailed reports, and offering technical assistance.
• Support and coordinate with Impact Council volunteers, focusing on service delivery and target populations.
• Build and sustain relationships with social service organizations by engaging in community meetings, events, and representing United Way’s initiatives.
• Provide innovative support for United Way programs by collaborating with staff and partners to plan, implement, and evaluate special initiatives and strategic plans.
• Lead development and expansion efforts of EDEN Place and Future Bound Miami programs, ensuring effective data collection and outcome evaluation.
• Keep informed on education and youth trends at local, state, and national levels.
• Manage United Way agency campaigns and undertake additional project assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in the nonprofit or social service sectors.
• Familiarity with current web browsers and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications at an intermediate or beginner level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept customer service abilities, creative problem-solving, sound judgment, budget comprehension, basic math, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Over three weeks of paid vacation (varies by role and tenure).
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Twelve paid time-off days.
• Competitive health insurance coverage.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $50 per month.
• Short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance at two times annual salary at no cost.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% employer matching.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Discounted on-site early childhood care.
• Tuition support for early education degrees.
• Free monthly transit pass.

Additional Information

United Way Miami is committed to equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace. We encourage all interested candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every single qualification, as enthusiasm and potential are valued. This position contributes to significant community impact by addressing education, financial security, and health equity in Miami.