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Join a team of passionate people collaborating to change the odds for families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties.
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United Way of the Piedmont is currently hiring for the below positions. Interested candidates should submit a resume and detailed cover letter highlighting their qualifications and salary requirement to the appropriate person for each position (noted in job description).
current opportunities
DIrector, a Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home aims for a Spartanburg County where homelessness is a solvable issue and everyone has a safe, secure place to call home. The Director is responsible for executing the A Place to Call Home action plan, working with partners and the community to identify and implement effective strategies. This role involves coordinating with diverse stakeholders to prevent homelessness, support those in need, and ensure access to affordable housing. The Director reports to a leadership team comprised of the City of Spartanburg, County of Spartanburg, The Faith Initiative to End Child Poverty, OneSpartanburg Inc., Spartanburg Housing, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and United Way of the Piedmont.
TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Through United Way of the Piedmont's AmeriCorps Direct Service program, you can serve 10-30 hours per week as a Teacher Support Specialist at a local elementary school in Spartanburg, providing opportunities for teachers and students to get the support they need to thrive. Living allowance and education award benefits vary based on hours served.
PROPOSE AN INTERNSHIP
United Way of the Piedmont values experiential learning and sees internships as a valuable way to foster talent in our communities. We accept letters of interest for a limited number of internships from undergraduate and graduate level students throughout the year. Your e-mail should include a cover letter and resume and address the following questions:
- Tell us why you want to be a United Way of the Piedmont intern and what special talents you would bring to the team.
- How do your strengths and interests align with our mission? Highlight specific examples from your previous experience.
- What are the skills that you hope to develop in this position?
- What are your time constraints?