Careers at United Way of Central Alabama
Working to Help Others
Are you looking for a new, rewarding career?
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) offers unique job opportunities that enable you to help others.
Are you looking for a new, rewarding career?
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) offers unique job opportunities that enable you to help others.
Interested in Applying?
Mail Resume
Mail a resume, including job number, to:
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
Human Resources
Job #:
P.O. Box 320189
Birmingham, AL 35232-0189
Resumes can be faxed to:
205.458.3351
Email Resume
Email resume to:
resumes@uwca.org
Please include job number in subject line.
Please send .pdf, .doc or .docx files only.
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Find Out MoreCurrent Opportunities
Floater Receptionist (Part time)- OP 280
Position Summary:
The Floater Receptionist is responsible for providing customer service, greeting and some administrative support in an efficient and effective manner during the hours of 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Administrative or receptionist and Nonprofit experience preferred.
Posted: 1.27.2025
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator- RD 214
Position Summary:
The Volunteer Engagement Team at United Way (UW) provides premiere volunteer opportunities for companies, individuals and families throughout the six-county central Alabama region. Volunteers are matched with meaningful opportunities at United Way and local non- profit partners in need of volunteer assistance, or with custom-designed volunteer projects through United Way Hands On (UWHO).
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; non-profit experience is highly preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience in resource development would be beneficial and an understanding of nonprofit development issues and strategies is a plus.
- Successful experience with volunteer & data management is also desired.
Posted: 1.23.2025
Relationship Manager- RD 204
Position Summary:
Develop and implement strategy for growing campaign revenue, bringing in new accounts, growing existing key accounts and partner relationships and creating opportunities for year-round engagement that align with both donor and United Way objectives.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- United Way or other fundraising organization, social service agency or a background in sales or marketing.
Posted: 1.17.2025
Program Assistant, Meals on Wheels – MOW 412
Job Summary:
Provides overall operational and administrative support to Meals on Wheels.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or BS degree preferred; 2 years’ administrative experience required.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must have a pleasant demeanor and customer service skills.
- Must be self-directed and possess the ability to prioritize, effectively manage time and multitask.
Posted: 1.24.2025
COVID Response Specialist – CI 730
Job Summary:
Provide intensive, wraparound services and support to individuals in Jefferson County affected by COVID-19. Provide Community outreach on the available program services and develop relationships with local health departments, hospitals, senior living facilities, etc.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field preferred.
- Minimum two years’ professional work experience preferred.
Posted: 1.21.2025
Major Gifts Assistant – Part Time- RD 184
Job Summary:
Responsible for administrative support to the Major Gifts Team and Major Gifts Volunteers.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or some college preferred.
- Administrative experience required; two years preferred.
- Some experience working with high-end donors and volunteers preferred.
Posted: 1.8.2025
Major Gifts Officer- RD 164- 2 Positions
Job Summary:
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for supporting the Major Gifts team and Resource Development Department with the cultivation, solicitation and stewardships of prospects and donors for United Way’s annual campaign and other fundraising initiatives giving $10,000 and more. The Major Gifts Officer works closely with committees of fundraising volunteers and personally stewards a portfolio of select major donors.
Education & Experience:
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Two to five years of successful fund-raising experience with a United Way or other fund-raising.
- Organization preferred. Major donor experience preferred.
Posted: 1.8.2025
Community School Coordinator – Walker County- IM 287 & IM 297- 2 Positions
Job Summary:
The Community School Coordinator works with school staff, community partners and United Way program staff to plan, develop, implement and sustain a Community School approach to providing programs and services to students, families, and community members. The Community School Coordinator works with school district staff and community partners to enhance social services and academic supports for students, facilitates active family and community engagement, promotes access to key community resources and leverages resources to build the capacity for Community Schools within Walker County. The Community School Coordinator will be based in a Walker County or Jasper City School facility.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required, with focus in Education or Social Services preferred.
- Experience providing program management within education, health or social service agency preferred.
- Background in community planning and organizing, volunteer management or project management preferred.
Posted: 1.7.2025
ADRC Specialist, Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County – CI 720
Job Summary:
Responsible for telephone screening and/or assessment of individuals to determine program eligibility for the ADRC, a single point of entry for older adults and people with disabilities who need information and assistance with community resources and access to publicly funded, community based long term care programs.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in human services/social work/geriatrics.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in health care, community outreach, community resources, medical social work, case management or geriatrics preferred.
Posted: 12.20.2024
Healthcare Navigator, Priority Veteran (Montgomery) – PV 880
Job Summary:
Provide healthcare navigation and related supportive services to homeless and at-risk Priority Veteran clients.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, healthcare or similar field is required.
- Master’s degree in social work preferred
- Military experience is preferred.
- 2 years’ experience is required.
Posted: 12.20.2024
Case Manager, Priority Veteran (Florida) – PV 720
Job Summary:
Provide case management for low-income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction using the Housing First model.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable area is preferred.
- Military experience is preferred.
- Combination of education and experience is considered.
Posted: 12.17.2024
Lead Case Manager, Priority Veteran (Florida) – PV 860
Job Summary:
Oversee day to day responsibilities of assigned Case Managers, including supervision, training, and ongoing development of Case Managers. Maintain quality and productivity controls and maintain staff performance benchmark goals. Maintain positive working relationships with referring agencies and other community providers.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field.
- Licensed is preferred.
- Military experience is preferred.
- 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
Posted: 12.17.2024
Director of Tocqueville- RD 194
Position Summary:
The Director of Tocqueville is responsible for supporting the Major Gifts team and Resource Development Department with the cultivation, solicitation and stewardships of prospects and donors for United Way’s annual campaign and other fundraising initiatives giving $10,000 and more. The Director of Tocqueville manages a team of Major Gift Officers, works closely with committees of fundraising volunteers and personally stewards a portfolio of select major donors.
This person must have the ability to lead others and communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders in a professional manner. The successful candidate will be flexible, self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Education & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required, advance degree or credential in the field preferred.
- Five or more years of professional work experience, with experience in fundraising, development or sales capacity. Major donor experience preferred.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated skill in building relationships with board members, major donors, corporate executives and community leaders.
Posted: 12.16.2024
Long-Term Care Ombudsman – CI 700
Job Summary:
The mission of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to enhance the quality of life, improve the level of care, protect individual rights, and promote the dignity of each Alabama citizen residing in a long-term care facility. The Ombudsman solves complaints on behalf of long-term care residents using a network of trained and certified Ombudsmen. The Ombudsman establishes productive liaisons with senior organizations, advocacy groups and cooperative associations that impact the lives of long-term care residents.
Education/Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related degree in human services; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years of experience in a human service-related program.
Posted: 12.4.2024
Program Coordinator, Priority Veteran, Huntsville – PV 840
Job Summary:
Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of assigned Case Managers including supervision, training, and ongoing development of Case Managers. Maintain quality and productivity controls and maintain staff performance benchmark goals. Maintain positive working relationships with referring agencies and other community providers.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field
- Licensed preferred
- Military experience preferred
- 2-3 years supervisory and program management experience required
Posted: 11.20.2024
Administrative Assistant, Community Initiatives – CI 690
Job Summary:
Provide administrative support to the Community Initiatives Senior VP and Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Education/Experience:
- High school degree required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant
Posted: 11.20.2024
Housing Specialist, Priority Veteran FL – PV 830
Job Summary:
Serve as the Housing Specialist for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing searches, and landlord recruitment.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and/or experience in real estate/property management preferred.
- military experience preferred.
- combination of education and experience considered.
Posted: 11.13.2024
Case Manager, Priority Veteran (Huntsville) – PV 820
Job Summary:
Provide case management for low-income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction using the Housing First model.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable area preferred.
- Military experience preferred.
- combination of education and experience considered.
Posted: 11.13.2024
Tax Assistance Site Coordinator – CI 680 – 3 positions
Position Summary:
Assist VITA Director with oversight of program operations for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, including volunteer development, direct supervision of volunteers and site operations, and ensuring volunteer compliance with IRS requirements and with Covid-19 safety protocols.
Education/ Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or five to ten years professional work experience.
- Experience training and supervising volunteers, and professional experience with financial skills preferred.
Posted: 11.6.2024
2-1-1 Program Director – CI 650
Position Summary:
Oversees accessibility and accuracy of Information & Referral (2-1-1) services statewide; ensures that UWCA attains and maintains Inform USA Accreditation; develops and maintains a continuum of referral resources with documented follow-up to assess efficacy of service system in UWCA catchment area and to inform UWCA impact funding strategies.
Education/Experience:
- Master of Social Work or related degree, license preferred.
- 5 years supervisory and case management experience.
- Experience managing grants preferred.
Posted: 10.3.2024
Program Director, AL – Priority Veteran – PV 790
Position Summary:
Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving homeless veterans and military families to include developing statewide partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree required from in service-related field (e.g. social work, counseling, business administration, public administration); Licensed preferred.
- Minimum eight years of relevant professional work experience including program management, development, supervision, and agency resource development.
- Military experience preferred.
- Experience in lieu of degree considered.
Posted: 8.21.2024
Family Stability Services Program Coordinator – CI 600
Job Summary:
Provide direct case management to clients, as well as accountability and supervisory oversight, for the Family Stability Services program. Implement program in compliance with criteria set by funder(s) and meet or exceed program goals.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in SW, Counseling, or Social Service-related degree preferred
- Licensed preferred
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
- Case Management experience working with high-risk populations, budgeting and housing counseling a plus
- School-based experience a plus
Posted: 8.19.2024
Program Director, Florida – Priority Veteran – PV 610
Position Summary:
Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving homeless veterans and military families to include developing statewide partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree required from in service-related field (e.g. social work, counseling, business administration, public administration) preferred.
- Licensed preferred
- Minimum eight years of relevant professional work experience including program management, development, supervision, and agency resource development. Military experience preferred
- Experience in lieu of preferred education will be considered.
Posted: 8.19.2024
Data Coordinator – IM 237
Position Summary:
The Data Coordinator is responsible for meticulous and accurate data management and analysis for United Way community funding efforts. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing regular data quality and assurance checks to ensure high quality data, as well as production of reports for internal and external partners to monitor project progress and funding effectiveness. This position will assist with the development of public communications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Expectation that this position becomes proficient in UWCA’s grant management and mapping systems (Fluxx and ESRI, currently).
- Demonstrated ability to create processes and systems, identify and initiate continuous improvement.
- Evidence of organizational ability and ability to successfully complete assigned projects.
- Excellent technology skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with Fluxx grant management system preferred, but not required.
Posted: 6.17.2024
Priority Veteran Housing Specialist – PV 440
Position Summary:
Serve as the Housing Specialist for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing search, and landlord recruitment.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, or experience in real estate/property management preferred; military experience preferred, combination of education and experience considered.
Posted: 5.28.2024
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator – MOW 362
Position Summary:
The Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. Working closely with the program director, they identify volunteer needs, recruit, train, and manage volunteer opportunities. The coordinator ensures effective and efficient volunteer operations for the Meals on Wheels program while maintaining a professional and cooperative working relationship with other agencies and the community.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Volunteer coordination experience required.
- Minimum 2 years relevant professional work experience required.
Posted: 5.7.2024
United Way of Central Alabama
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.
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.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
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, ranging 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. Whether you’re helping children succeed in school, supporting families in crisis or promoting healthy lifestyles, your work will contribute to a brighter future for all.
Come be a part of something bigger and help us make a difference, one step at a time.
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, ranging 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. Whether you’re helping children succeed in school, supporting families in crisis or promoting healthy lifestyles, your work will contribute to a brighter future for all.
Come be a part of something bigger and help us make a difference, one step at a time.

Community Health &
Well-Being
We help people stay healthy by improving access to nutritious food, physical activity, quality healthcare, safe neighborhoods and more.

Crisis Response & Resource Support
We connect people to resources for support and safety in times of need or crisis.

Early Childhood Development & Education
Ninety percent of brain development occurs during a child’s first five years of life, so we offer resources and pre-K programs.

Financial Stability & Career Development
We provide access to resources and programs to help individuals and families become financially stable.

Hunger Relief
We work to eliminate hunger through local foodbanks, summer feeding programs and meal deliveries.

Homelessness 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.

Senior Support Services
Our programs, services and partners help seniors live healthier, more fulfilled lives.

Youth Health & Wellness
We provide health screenings, physical activities and more to help our youth grow stronger.

Youth Support & After-School Programs
We offer after-school and mentoring programs for youth in that improve academic performance and help prepare for college, careers and life.
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