The United Way
Community Fellows Program

The United Way Community Fellows Program is a 12 month assignment offering recent college graduates (undergraduate and graduate) an extraordinary opportunity to work for United Way, one of the most recognized philanthropic non-profit organizations in the nation. This program combines national training with a rigorous yearlong professional development experience where Fellows learn how United Ways across the nation are bringing communities together by building partnerships, forging consensus around a community agenda, and leveraging financial resources to make a measurable difference in communities. Fellowship assignments are located in major metropolitan areas. Responsibilities may vary by location however, it is expected that Fellows will be involved in activities such as: research, agency audits, volunteer recruitment and training, workplace and other campaign related activities, developing and marketing communication strategies, preparing reports, and routine office work. Upon successful completion of the program Fellows will have the opportunity to compete for open positions with the host United Way organization or others in the United Way system.

Compensation:
Fellows are hired as full-time employees of United Way of America
and assigned for 12 months to a local United Way organization. The
training begins June 8 - 18, 2004 and the local assignment from June
21 - May 2005. A competitive salary, benefits and relocation
assistance will be provided.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be a recent (3-years-or-less) graduate of an
undergraduate or graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
available for the full 12 months. Demonstrated leadership abilities
along with an interest in a career with United Way and a commitment to community service are required. Must possess excellent writing and communications skills. Recent college graduates interested in a career in non-profit management are encouraged to apply regardless of academic major or previous work experience.

To Apply:
The following materials are required:
1) Completed application
2) Resume
3) Official College Transcript
4) Essay up to 500 words
5) A list of three academic and/or professional references that we may contact..

Applicants must submit an online application, please
visit: http://national.unitedway.org/fellows. Completed applicant packets must be received by April 2, 2004.

United Way organizations across America galvanize community
resources to have the greatest possible impact on people?s lives.
The United Way system includes 1,384 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by a local board of volunteers. As a leader in communities, United Ways address the most critical local issues and mobilize resources beyond the dollars that are pledged through fund-raising efforts. To achieve community impact, often United Ways work with various community partners, which include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations and the faith community. To learn more about United Way, visit our Web site at www.unitedway.org