Overview
At United Way of King County, we are working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. We believe that having staff, volunteers, and supporters that represent diverse backgrounds will allow us to better accomplish our mission. We continue to work diligently to ensure that the field of philanthropy is welcoming to diverse communities. We strive to have a diverse staff and particularly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color to apply and be part of our team.
Our culture fosters collaboration, teamwork, open communication, leadership, integrity, and accountability.
Job Summary:
The Engagement Coordinator (EC) is a temporary, full-time seasonal role designed to support United Way of King County’s Workplace and Philanthropic Giving (WPG) campaign season. Engagement Coordinators serve as ambassadors of UWKC’s mission, working closely with corporate partners, internal teams, and volunteers to help execute successful giving campaigns and events.
This role is deeply relationship-oriented and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Engagement Coordinators will manage a portfolio of accounts, provide tailored support to corporate partners, and serve as the primary point of contact for many workplace campaigns. ECs will be expected to work closely with their assigned Engagement Manager, Associate Director of Corporate Development, and other members of the Engagement Team to ensure successful campaign implementation.
During campaign season, ECs will attend and support numerous in-person events throughout King County, particularly in downtown Seattle and surrounding areas. Commuting to partner sites for campaign kickoffs, volunteer events, and donor engagement activities will be a regular part of the role. ECs will also use Mission CRM to track partner engagement, enter and update account notes, and report campaign progress.
This is a temporary full-time position from September 3, 2025 to December 5, 2025 with compensation of $26.00 per hour.
This position will remain open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within the first two weeks. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.
Essential Duties:
Partner Support:
· Assist with the coordination and execution of workplace giving campaigns.
· Provide high-quality customer service to corporate partners, helping facilitate logistics, event planning, and campaign needs.
· Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned workplace accounts.
Relationship & Account Management:
· Maintain regular communication with partner contacts and internal stakeholders.
· Track engagement details and updates using Mission CRM.
· Collaborate with Engagement Managers and other team members to deliver personalized campaign strategies.
Speaker Requests:
· Manage speaker source requests for Tier 1 and select Tier 2 accounts.
· Coordinate specialty-focused speakers (not generic United Way presentations).
Campaign Communication & Reporting:
· Prepare and distribute campaign status updates at the halfway point of the season (October or November) to relevant stakeholders.
Event Support:
· Participate in and support in-person campaign events, volunteer opportunities, and campaign kickoffs.
· Travel within King County (including Seattle) to support partners as needed.
Education and/or Experience:
Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in customer service, event planning, or campaign coordination preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable commuting for in-person events and activities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus; training in Mission CRM will be provided.
Additional Information:
United Way of King County is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with:
• Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
• Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents
• A desirable culture of high-performance expectations and accountability
• Exciting and challenging work
• Opportunities to help solve the community’s toughest problems.
• Competitive pay that is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience.
• Many other benefits that we are happy to discuss with you.
Application Procedures:
Please click here to apply online via the following link. You will be asked to upload your resume and provide a cover letter as well as complete the United Way of King County application.
***Applicants MUST apply at the United Way of King County Career Center to be considered for this position. Click here to access the Career Center to apply.***