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Program Officer (Education) - Hybrid

Open 25d

Salary Range: $52,283-$58,819 annually

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site


Benefits (The Good Stuff)

  • 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 12 PTO Paid Days
  • Competitive Health Benefits Package
  • Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
  • Short Term Disability at NO COST
  • Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
  • Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
  • Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service


Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!


United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Program Officer, CI to join our team. As Program Officer, CI, you will contribute to the development and execution of United Way’s work in the education realm including research, community engagement, strategic planning, investment processes management and grant monitoring, and execution of special initiatives.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development and execution of a results-based, goal-driven roadmap to achievement of positive educational outcomes in Miami-Dade County; includes research and community engagement to develop briefs; public policy issue identification and policy analysis; among others.
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of priority tactics and effective management of various investment processes and grant monitoring activities. Monitor assigned Impact Area agencies by conducting site visits, reviewing and recording progress and data, preparing reports and promotional materials, and lending technical assistance.
  • Effectively staff assigned Impact Council volunteers and act as a resource with a focus on services and target population.
  • Maintain effective relationships with public and private social service organizations, on behalf of United Way initiatives, by attending appropriate community, organizational and committee meetings. Keep abreast of community programs and public policy issues and attend community meetings and events in representation of United Way.
  • Provide creative and effective support staffing to United Way initiatives. This includes working resourcefully with UW collaborators and staff to plan, implement, evaluate, and follow up on special events and activities related to strategic planning and the preparation of work plans. Explore and secure partnership with other community organizations.
  • Oversee the development, implementation and expansion of EDEN Place and Future Bound Miami, including gathering data, meeting with staff/consortium, and reviewing outcomes data.
  • Stay up to date on local, state, and national education and youth trends
  • Manage assigned UW agency campaigns and other matrix assignments, as needed.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

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