Careers
United Way of Central Alabama is Working to Help Others
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United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) offers unique job opportunities that enable you to help others.
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Mail a resume, including job number, to:
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
Human Resources
Job #: __________
P.O. Box 320189
Birmingham, AL 35232-0189
Curious What It’s Like to Work at UWCA?
Hear firsthand from some of our dedicated team members about what drives them in their roles and how they’re making a difference in our community every day.
The Loaned Executive Experience That Helped Shape Cameron Foster’s Career
When Cameron Foster joined United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) in 2018 as a Relationship Manager, one of her first experiences took her far beyond the United Way office.
United Way Is a Place Where Careers and Community Grow Together
Birmingham continues to earn recognition as a strong place for young professionals to launch their careers. But what truly sets the region apart is the people, partnerships and shared commitment to community that help individuals and organizations grow together.
Why Do People Who Work at United Way Tend to Stay?
At United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), we’re proud to be a place where people love what they do and
Our Areas of Impact
At UWCA, every role is more than just a job —
it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
Our areas of impact — from youth support and financial stability to homelessness prevention and crisis response — all reflect our commitment to creating lasting change. When you join UWCA, you become part of a dedicated team working tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen our community.
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Community Health & Wellbeing
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Crisis Response & Resource Support
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Early Childhood Development & Education
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Financial Stability & Career Development
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Hunger Relief
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Homelessness Prevention & Housing
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Mental Health
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Senior Support Services
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Youth Health & Wellness
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Youth Support & After-School Programs
Community Health & Wellbeing
We help people stay healthy by improving access to nutritious food, physical activity, quality healthcare — including maternal and mental health support — safe neighborhoods and more.
Learn MoreCrisis Response & Resource Support
We connect people to resources for support and safety in times of need, crisis and disaster.
Learn MoreEarly Childhood Development & Education
Ninety percent of brain development occurs by the age of 5, so we offer resources and pre-K programs for a successful start in life.
Learn MoreFinancial Stability & Career Development
We provide access to money-management and job-skills programs to help individuals and families become financially stable.
Learn MoreHunger Relief
We work to eliminate hunger through local foodbanks, summer feeding programs and meal deliveries.
Learn MoreHomelessness Prevention & Housing
We offer one-on-one assistance to locate permanent housing and resources, helping people gain the knowledge and skills to remain financially stable.
Mental Health
One in four people faces mental illness, making it a top concern for families. Our programs offer counseling, mental health screenings and more.
Learn MoreSenior Support Services
Our programs, services and partners help seniors live healthier, more fulfilled lives.
Learn MoreYouth Health & Wellness
We provide health screenings, physical activities and more to help our youth grow stronger.
Learn MoreYouth Support & After-School Programs
We offer after-school and mentoring programs for youth that improve academic performance and help prepare them for college, careers and life.
Thriving as a Culture of Diversity
United Way of Central Alabama is committed to be a model of diversity and inclusion, and to promote an inclusive culture where diversity is valued by everyone.
This includes our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and allocation agencies, reflecting the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up the communities we serve. It is central to our mission of bringing people together to care for one another and more effectively address the issues that face our communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
UWCA strongly believes in equal opportunity for all. In furtherance of this policy, UWCA will continue to recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate its employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, military status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, UWCA endeavors to make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for known and obvious physical and mental disabilities of otherwise qualified employees and applicants unless an accommodation would impose undue hardship on our business.
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