Corporate Engagement Associate

Description

ABOUT US

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County unites the community to identify and solve our most critical issues. We are dedicated to improving people's lives and creating community-level change. Our work includes leading cross-sector collaborations, advocating for public policy changes and investing in programs that prevent problems from happening in the first place for those in need. Our strategy for improving quality of life and advancing the greater good involves focusing in four impact areas: 1.) Ready Children - preparing children for kindergarten; 2.) Successful Students - empowering students to graduate and reach their full potential; 3.) Strong Individuals and Families - helping individuals and families become self-sufficient 4.) Safety Net - addressing urgent and essential needs for those in crisis.

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Engagement Associate role is a structured, cohort-based professional development experience designed to accelerate early-career talent through hands-on exposure to nonprofit leadership, corporate partnerships, and community impact.

Over the course of approximately 18 weeks, associates serve as full-time members of United Way’s Resource Development team, working directly with corporate partners, executives, and campaign leaders to design and execute fundraising and engagement strategies. This immersive experience blends business development, client relationship management, public speaking, and project leadership, providing participants with real-world skills that translate across industries.

This is more than a seasonal role—it is a leadership launchpad for individuals seeking meaningful, high-impact experience early in their careers. The job is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026, and will end November 20, 2026.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Participants in this program will:

• Build a portfolio of client-facing, results-driven work
• Gain exposure to corporate leaders and decision-makers
• Develop transferable business and leadership skills
• Strengthen confidence in public speaking and stakeholder engagement
• Learn how large-scale fundraising and community initiatives are designed and executed
• Expand professional networks across the nonprofit and corporate sectors

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Engagement Associates take ownership of a portfolio of corporate campaigns and are responsible for driving engagement, strengthening relationships, and delivering measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

• Manage and grow relationships with assigned corporate partners and campaign leaders
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic recommendations to increase participation and impact
• Deliver a high level of customer service and ongoing communication throughout campaign execution

Business Development & Campaign Strategy

• Design and implement tailored fundraising and engagement strategies for assigned accounts
• Identify opportunities to increase employee participation and overall campaign performance
• Support revenue growth through effective planning and execution

Public Speaking & Communication

• Lead engaging presentations for employee groups and organizational leaders
• Represent United Way in both virtual and in-person settings
• Communicate mission impact in a compelling and audience-relevant way

Project & Account Management

• Oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously, managing timelines, logistics, and deliverables
• Coordinate meetings, events, and campaign activities across stakeholders
• Track progress and results using internal systems (e.g., CRM platforms and campaign tools)

Community Engagement & Events

• Support and participate in volunteer activities, corporate events, and community initiatives
• Help ensure meaningful and impactful experiences for volunteers and partners

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Partner closely with internal teams to align strategy and execution
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on results and impact

Requirements

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This role is designed for high-potential individuals seeking to accelerate their career through real-world experience.

Successful candidates will:

• Be early in their careers (or completing a bachelor’s degree) and eager to build professional skills
• Demonstrate interest in business, nonprofit leadership, sales, consulting, or community impact
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to groups
• Show the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take initiative, ownership, and accountability for results
• Thrive in client-facing and relationship-driven work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES INFORMATION

• Knowledge of the nonprofit arena and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors and volunteers.
• Ability to identify and build opportunities and assist in educating and mobilizing networks of individuals, companies, and agencies to support UWSA’s impact agenda.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including development of content relevant to the Impact Areas for a wide variety of audiences and media.
• Excellent collaborator and team member, able to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization. 
• A personal leadership and management style that promotes collaboration and accessibility. 
• Professional demeanor, outgoing, confident and goal oriented.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Dynamic, authentic leadership and team building skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• Commitment to community service.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Facilitation and presentation skills and experience.
• Committee-level volunteer management.
• Relationship management with a broad array of individuals and organizations. 
• Attention to detail in a multitasking environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Competent with Adobe Products Suite, preferred.

UNITED WAY COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies (all United Way Professionals):

Mission Focused, Relationship Oriented, Collaborator, Results Driven, Brand Steward

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal nonprofit office environment with little exposure to dust, noise and extreme temperatures.
• Extended work on personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
• Reliable transportation required, with the ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events locally, routinely and around the state and nationally, occasionally.
• Monday-Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm work week with occasional evening and weekend hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary work on a PC; sitting for extended periods of time, routinely. 
• Movement within the office and during external meetings and events, regularly.
• Bends, stoops and twists, occasionally.
• Exerts up to 25 lbs. of force, occasionally.
• Facilitates, presents and collaboratively interacts with others, routinely.
• Perform repetitive tasks, i.e., typing and texting, routinely.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The contents of this job description may change as deemed necessary by United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.

APPLY

To submit your application visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/c1a895ce-f28e-4dac-88db-d5fb796d20f5/UNITED-WAY-OF-SAN-ANTONIO-BEXAR-COUNTY.

• Applications WILL NOT be accepted via email.
• Contact [email protected] should you experience problems submitting your application.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UWSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | 700 South Alamo St., San Antonio TX, 78205 | www.uwsastx.org