SPONSORED CAMPAIGN ASSOCIATE
TERM: AUGUST 2025– NOVEMBER 2025
THE OPPORTUNITY
United Way Winnipeg is a provincial leader in community impact, dedicated to improving lives and advancing the common good. Supporting a network of over 125 Agency Partners, programs and initiatives, United Way Winnipeg brings together individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and governments to tackle society’s most pressing challenges. At the heart of United Way Winnipeg’s mission is a commitment to building a stronger, more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Guided by a bold vision and driven by measurable results, United Way Winnipeg serves as a trusted partner to individuals and organizations who share a passion for making a difference. Together, we fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
Our Vision
Our vision is a thriving community where everyone can reach their potential.
We strive passionately for these ideals. It’s our promise to the community that we will invest resources where they’re needed most and where they’ll do the most good—and that volunteers from the community will be involved every step of the way.
United Way Winnipeg’s work is making our community a better place for everyone.
POSITION SUMMARY
Sponsored Campaign Associates (SCAs) provide direction, strategic advice and support to a portfolio of companies and organizations participating in United Way workplace campaigns. In addition to supporting the United Way campaign, Sponsored Campaign Associates receive training in relationship building, emotional intelligence, creative and strategic thinking, and value-based leadership. If all requirements are met, you will receive the United Way Leadership Development Program Certificate through a partnership with the University of Manitoba.
This is a full-time, term opportunity with two different terms available each year. These are:
First term: August 5 – November 7, 2025
Second term: August 25 – November 28, 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigned to a Division-specific portfolio of workplace accounts and reporting to and working with a Partnership Development Manager, you will collaborate as an integral member of the Campaign team to:
- Use your exceptional communication, motivation and team building skills to establish and maintain relationships with workplace volunteers
- Create strategies and plans that maximize workplace campaign participation and giving
- Train and support volunteer campaign committees and ambassadors
- Equip workplace campaign teams with materials and supplies
- Promote and coordinate agency speakers and visits as part of the workplace campaign
- Deliver presentations to employee groups
- Monitor, evaluate and report campaign progress in your assigned portfolio of accounts
- Submit award requests, letters of thanks and final reports for each account in a timely manner
- Support United Way’s campaign kickoff, report sessions and other campaign related events
- Attend all appropriate campaign and staff events and meetings
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
You possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and related experience:
You are an innovative, goal-oriented team player who is passionate about Winnipeg. A strong communicator, you are also a confident professional who is able to think on your feet. You are prepared to make a full-time commitment for the entire 14-week term and you meet the following:
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for the duration of the assignment
- A cell phone would be considered essential
- Evening, early morning and/or weekend availability may be required
As the Sponsored Campaign Associate, you possess the following core competencies:
- Commitment
- Relationship Focused
- Ethics & Values
- Integrity & Trust
- Team Player
- Customer Focused
- Adaptable
HOW TO APPLY
United Way Winnipeg is committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce that reflects the demographics of the communities we serve. Applicants are asked to self-declare.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. Individuals applying for employment with United Way Winnipeg may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from the People & Culture team. All information received as it relates to accommodation will be kept confidential.?
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