Careers

We're always looking for people who want to join United Way's mission to advance youth opportunity, financial security, and healthy community in Henry County and Martinsville, Virginia. The United Way is a global network known for providing long-term career opportunities. All of this adds up to an incredible amount of work that impacts 48 million people every year. 
 
We are a local United Way, meaning we are one individual branch of a worldwide network that includes more than 1,000 other local organizations in 40 countries. 

Although locations, geographies, and local cultures vary, every community needs leaders who are willing to raise their hand and advance United Way's mission. If you are interested in joining our United Way of Henry County and Martinsville staff, please check out the listings below.

 

Available Job Listings

AmeriCorps Youth Literacy Tutoring Specialist

Application Deadline: Until Filled

The AmeriCorps Youth Literacy Tutoring Specialist position will be responsible for delivering literacy tutoring services intended to improve academic outcomes with early learning/elementary students in the community. Service members will be responsible for working with students identified by teachers and school administration that are at risk of falling behind academic standards in their respective grades.

Essential Functions and Requirements of Position:
· Service members engage in direct-service Early Learning/K-2 literacy tutoring (one-on-one or in small groups)
· Connect students and their families with resources needed to improve their stability
· Ensure students do not need resources, such as nutritional assistance, clothing, which may make it harder to prioritize learning. In coordination with site supervisors, utilize UWHCM channels to connect families with available resources.
· Support recruitment of community volunteer tutor programs before and after school.
· Promote and encourage peer and cross-age tutoring opportunities.
· Serve with English Language Learners and coordinate activities to increase English proficiency.
· Support family and community events and projects.
· Work with other service members to build community-based literacy resources that can be shared within and between schools.
· Complete national service program requirements including: reporting, trainings, professional learning cluster meetings, and community service projects around National Days of Service.
· Adhere to school policies and procedures.
· Clear a National Criminal History Check.
· Be at least 18 years of age and possess US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
 
Benefits:
  • Earn a Living Allowance based on your year-long service commitment $12,600 per year for 900 hours/year of service (average 35 hours/week)
  • General working hours are during school operational hours. Some opportunities may exist in after school hours or weekends and will extend into the summer months.
  • By completing your service commitment, earn an education award of up to $3,697.00 to be used for college, trade school, or other educational expenses, including repaying qualified federal loans. For more information, please visit: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more
  • Schools of National Service tuition discounts at select colleges and graduate schools: https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/schools-national-service-search
  • Preferential hiring with Employers of National Service and AmeriCorps Alumni Network
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
Work Location: In person

 

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: autumn@unitedwayofhcm.org

United Way of Henry County and Martinsville is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, advanced education, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail us at jobs@UnitedWayofHCM.org to provide the nature of your request and your contact information.