Careers
At United Way of Salt Lake, we LIVE UNITED. We are here to change the world. Our team of passionate, talented individuals brings exceptional skills to solve complex social problems. With work-life balance and great benefits, our team is focused on serving our community and changing lives.
Don’t meet every single requirement in a job description? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
United Way of Salt Lake is a hybrid workplace - all team members will work in-person, at our downtown office, and from home.
Career Opportunities
| Job Title | Department | Job Description | Grants Specialist | Promise Partnership | Learn More & Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Network Director | Promise Partnership | Learn More & Apply |
| Network Director | Promise Partnership | Learn More & Apply |
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Benefits
Insurance + Retirement
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Free Gym On-Site
Flexible Work Schedule
Work With a Purpose
On-site Coffee Shop
Paid Time to Volunteer
Internship Opportunities
Program
At United Way of Salt Lake, we’re committed to solving complex social problems at scale. We collectively work with organizations across the valley to ensure the education, health, and financial stability of every person. Working with United Way of Salt Lake is an opportunity to expand your experience in nonprofit work in a variety of fields. We have internship opportunities that involve community engagement, volunteer planning, data, and others.
Benefits & Commitment
Our internship positions are filled as needed internally, with a few seasonal opportunities that reoccur regularly. All of our interns are provided a competitive hourly compensation (between $14-16). Internship opportunities are designed to provide candidates with meaningful work experience. To best meet the needs of individuals and the business, internships can range between eight and 16 weeks long.
You may also deliver or mail your application documents to:
Taylor Beckstrand
c/o United Way of Salt Lake
257 East 200 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
United Way of Salt Lake requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for a medical, personal, or religious exemption. UWSL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the application process, please contact 801-736-8929.
UWSL participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Our Team
"I love working for a place that allows you to make a real difference in the local Salt Lake community."
-Nicole Ginley
"I’ve been working for UWSL for nearly ten years. I stay because I am passionate about our work and see my contribution to our mission. I am constantly challenged, supported, and connected to others who are just as passionate as I am. It’s a great place to work."
- Stephanie Rokich
Core Values
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Results
We track, measure, and evaluate the results of our work to ensure we are making meaningful progress.
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Equity Mindset
Framing our work through an equitable lens is critical to address systemic barriers for marginalized groups. We believe personal knowledge and commitment are required to dismantle systems of oppression.
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Continuous Improvement
Until we solve the problems our community faces, we must continue to better our processes by learning from our successes and failures.
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Relationships
We recognize that relationships built on respect, trust, communication, and understanding are essential to achieving our core purpose.
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Parity.org Supporter
We are proud supporters of Parity.org and are committed to supporting women and speaking up for gender parity.
Life in Utah
Home to an up-and-coming city, five National Parks, thirteen ski resorts, and much more, Utah has something for everyone. In fact, Salt Lake City ranked as the 15th best place to live in America by Business Insider, and the Best American City to Raise a Family by Newsweek. United Way of Salt Lake is located downtown surrounded by local business, culinary excellence, nightlife, professional sports, and art. Living in the valley you’ll be less than thirty minutes from the heart of the mountains, just four hours from the breathtaking red rock desert, and minutes away from Salt Lake International Airport. With unbelievable views and easy living, you’ll love calling Utah home. Check out U.S. News Best Places scorecard for more information.
Learn more about what makes our mission-driven work worth working for from CEO, Bill Crim
