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Project LIFT Associate – United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Job Description

United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) seeks a detail-oriented Associate to join our growing Project LIFT Network team. Project LIFT is a community-driven initiative focused on financially empowering families through collaborative efforts with diverse regional partners.

This role is central support within the Project LIFT Network to manage successful network operations, ensure quality data collection and reporting, and promote effective process and process improvement. In this role, you will also provide administrative support to other teams within Community Impact.

Job Responsibilities

Cultivation of Trust, Learning, and Accountability: Help build and promote a culture of trust, learning, and accountability within the Project LIFT Network. Foster open communication, transparency, and mutual respect among network members to strengthen relationships and enhance collective impact.
Assessment and Progress Tracking: Help to implement systematic assessment and tracking methods to monitor the progress and outcomes of the Project LIFT collaborative effort. Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of network activities in achieving the initiative’s goals.
Alignment of Common Measures: Act as central support for the Project LIFT Network by monitoring standard measures of success for the Project LIFT initiative, including stable or increased income, goal achievement, and barriers removed for families. Ensure alignment of network activities with these measures.
Data Management and Reporting: Serve as the backbone support for the Project LIFT Network by managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to Project LIFT outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely data reporting to the shared data collection platform and stakeholders, facilitating transparency and accountability.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with network members and stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment with assessment and tracking processes.
Promotion of Data-Informed Practices: Promote data-informed practices within the Project LIFT Network. Provide training and support to network members on data collection, analysis, and utilization of the shared data collection platform (Salesforce).
Maintenance of Network Operations: Play a key role in keeping the Project LIFT Network running smoothly by providing essential administrative and logistical support. Help to coordinate resource allocation, scheduling, and operational logistics to ensure the network has the necessary resources and capacity to achieve its goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Two to three years of professional work experience.
Strong technical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and technology platforms.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to travel locally for events within the regional area.

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