United Way of Allen County – Labor and Community Engagement Manager

Are you a proud AFL-CIO union member who loves making a difference in your community?

United Way of Allen County and the AFL-CIO are excited to find a Labor and Community Engagement Manager who can bring their union experience and connections to help advance United Way's important mission. You'll have the rewarding opportunity to raise funds that directly support our community's most vital needs.

Your efforts will create lasting change – United Way of Allen County focuses on four strategic priorities: Educational Opportunities, Food Security, Housing Stability, and Mental Health Access. Together, we can make our community stronger!

About United Way of Allen County

UNITED IS THE WAY
United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

UNITED IS THE WAY is not just a tagline. It's the way we think, and it guides what we do. Exemplifying the belief that UNITED IS THE WAY has the power to bring about positive change within our neighborhoods and improve the lives of those who work and live in Allen County.
United Way of Allen County works to cultivate and advance community solutions that change the lives of families and individuals who are working hard but struggling to survive. Through advocacy, agency investments, collaborative initiatives, and volunteerism, we will boldly impact critical community issues in Allen County.

At United Way of Allen County, we strive to be a desired employer. We believe in investing in our teammates, cultivating a relational culture, and providing employees with a generous benefit package including insurance and retirement, paid holidays and time off programs.

We provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants, including veterans and those with disabilities and are looking for our next Labor and Community Engagement Manager.
For more information, please visit www.unitedwayallencounty.org.

Purpose of Position

The Labor and Community Engagement Manager serves as a key liaison between United Way of Allen County (UWAC) and the organized labor community, promoting the United Way brand within labor organizations and enhancing the AFL-CIO’s presence across the broader community. This position is responsible for cultivating and managing strategic relationships with labor unions, companies, and individuals to support UWAC’s financial growth and community impact objectives. Through effective account management and campaign planning, the Manager drives annual fundraising efforts, ensures ongoing engagement, and fosters partnerships that align with and advance shared goals between labor and UWAC.
A full description of the position including the essential functions can be found here: https://www.unitedwayallencounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labor-and-Community-Engagement-Manager-Rev-7.30.25_website-2.pdf  

Pay for this position ranges from $50,000 - $55,000.

Applications completed in full, including full job history, a cover letter and resume will get priority review.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer has the right to revise this job description at any time with or without notice.

Should you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to access job postings, apply for a position, or at any time throughout the recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 260-413-4123 (phone) or via email at HR@uwacin.org