Looking for More Than Your Next Job? Join Our Team!

The best stories don’t land in your inbox.

They’re discovered over coffee with a community partner. During a conversation with a volunteer. While listening to a parent, a teacher, or an ALICE worker share what life is really like.

At United Way of Northern New York, we’re looking for someone who understands that storytelling begins with relationships.

Yes, you’ll create social media posts, write news releases, update our website, and develop marketing materials. But your most important work will happen when you step outside the office, build trust in the community, and uncover stories that inspire people to get involved.

If you’re curious, creative, and believe every person has a story worth telling, we’d love to meet you.

Check out this video message from our CEO to learn more.

About the Role

We’re a small but mighty team that LIVES UNITED every day.

That means we wear many hats, support one another, celebrate successes together, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever we’re needed. One day you might be interviewing a volunteer at a community event. The next, you’re creating a fundraising campaign, updating the website, designing a brochure, or helping coordinate one of our signature events.

No two days look exactly alike, and that’s one of the things we love about this work.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines creativity with follow-through. Someone who enjoys dreaming up new ideas but also has the organizational skills to turn those ideas into reality.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Love writing and telling stories.
• Build relationships easily and enjoy meeting new people.
• Can manage multiple projects without losing sight of the details.
• Enjoy both strategy and hands-on execution.
• Are comfortable representing United Way throughout Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
• Believe meaningful work is built on collaboration, curiosity, and compassion.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• Three or more years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, websites, email, print, and other digital platforms.
• Experience with Canva, Microsoft Office, and common social media platforms.
• Experience with WordPress or similar website platforms is helpful.
• Event planning or project coordination experience is a plus.

Position Details

Marketing & Communications Manager

Full-time (non-exempt)

Based in our Watertown office, with regular travel throughout Northern New York for events and community engagement.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM.– 4:00 PM with occasional evenings and weekends.

Starting salary: $45,000–$52,000, based on qualifications and experience.
We also offer an excellent benefits package because we believe taking care of the people who serve our community is important.

Why United Way?

Every day, you’ll help connect people to purpose.

Your work will help volunteers find opportunities to serve, inspire donors to invest in their communities, celebrate the impact of our partners, and shine a light on the challenges and possibilities that exist across Northern New York.

If you’re looking for more than your next job … if you’re looking for work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to:

Dawn Cole, President & CEO
dawn.cole@unitedway-nny.org

Or mail your materials to:

United Way of Northern New York
167 Polk Street, Suite 300
Watertown, NY 13601

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

United Way of Northern New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.