About Us

Careers at United Way

Employee Spotlight

 

Sylvia Black, Assistant to the President & CEO since 1993

Want to join the LIVE UNITED Movement?

 
The best way to gain exposure to United Way, learn a new skill and form relationships with our people is to VOLUNTEER!
 

WORKING AT UNITED WAY

Sooner or later someone will ask where you work. Wouldn't you like to say with pride "United Way of San Diego County"? Wouldn't you like to be part of an organization that is recognized as one of the world's pre-eminent nonprofits?

We are part of a global network of nearly 1,800 locally governed United Ways that are creating lasting, positive change in communities. For 90 years we have been improving lives by identifying and addressing the root causes of San Diego's most significant community issues. We develop localized strategies, harness the resources to implement those strategies, and measure the results.

United Way employees are central to creating enduring change in our community. They enjoy a professional work environment with supportive co-workers, a strong benefits package, and the satisfaction of knowing that their work improves lives. Join us!

Our policy:
United Way employment practices are implemented without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.

How do I apply for a position?
Please e-mail your cover letter (reference position title) and resume to: employmentopps@uwsd.org.

Or fax your cover letter and resume to: 858.492.2062
Attn: Human Resources

Or apply in person at 4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123 during normal business hours, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

No phone calls, please.

When will you hear from us?
We receive numerous resumes every month and we review each one. Candidates judged to be the best suited for open positions are invited for interviews. Due to the large volume of inquiries, we are not always able to respond to calls or letters regarding the status of an application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, you should assume that we cannot offer you further encouragement at this time. However, we do keep your application on file for one year.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Position Title: Temporary, Account Representative
 
Status: Non-exempt, $15.25 / hr
 
Department: Resource Development
 
Serve as a United Way spokesperson and community liaison, conveying the mission, vision and value of United Way to the community. Engage in meaningful relationships with United Way corporate partners and individuals by applying leadership, fundraising, public speaking, and teamwork skills to assist local employers in planning, implementing and running a successful United Way/CHAD Engagement and Fundraising Campaigns. For full position description, click here
 
 
Position Title: Accounting Clerk
 
Status: Non-exempt (Union Position)
 
Department: Finance 
 
Perform under general supervision, standard operating procedures in the processing of donor pledges, payments, collections and reconciliation. For full position description, click here.