Valley of the Sun United Way envisions a community where every child, family and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live, and has every opportunity to succeed in school, in life and in work. Our diverse team plays a critical role in creating Mighty Change in Maricopa County. Together, we combine our talents and efforts to create a healthier, safer and more inclusive community for all. Join our team and create Mighty Change at Valley of the Sun United Way!
Join Our Team!
Who We are Looking For
The team at Valley of the Sun United Way is made up of individuals with distinct perspectives, backgrounds and skills. Valley of the Sun United Way utilizes Fair Chance Hiring practices to support our diverse employee base. While we thrive on our unique talents and experiences, we also share five core values that allow us to better serve our community. We’re all about:
Accountability: We deliver on our commitments and taking responsibility for the outcomes of our actions and decisions
Adaptability: We adapt with business needs and priorities and are open to different and new ways of doing things
Influence: We are able to gain the support of others for ideas and solutions and promote the creation of shared mission, vision and values
Quality/Attention to Detail: We set and maintain high-quality performance standards, are open to continuous improvement, and pay close attention to details
Teamwork: We promote cooperation and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables and are willing to share and receive information
What We Offer You
$18 per hour starting minimum wage
An opportunity to become an active part in bringing vital partners and passionate community members together in an effort to crew Mighty Change in Maricopa County
Learning and development opportunities including training sessions for all employees, supervisors and monthly lunch and learn sessions
A robust benefits package that includes:
- Different options for medical, dental and vision benefits so you can select what’s best for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Teladoc for convenient and affordable access to quality medical care via phone or video anytime
- A 403B retirement savings plan with a company match after one (1) year of employment
- Eligibility for up to $2,500 in educational assistance per fiscal year and we’re an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Employer-Paid premiums for life insurance for up to two times employees’ annual salary
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling visits, text/chat capability, personal coaching sessions, and wellness app
Through United Healthcare, UMR and Health SCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Valley of the Sun United Way. Please click the link to review the MRF files: Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com).
About Your Future Co-Workers
Average employee tenure: 6 years and 4 months
18.7% turnover rate, compared to 22% across all organizations
88% of employees feel proud to work for the company (Employee Survey for Cushman & Wakefield XSF, 2021)
84% of employees feel they continue to learn and develop (Employee Survey for Cushman & Wakefield XSF, 2021)
81% would recommend VSUW as a best place to work (Employee Survey for Cushman & Wakefield XSF, 2021)
97.4% of employees are highly or moderately engaged (Employee Survey for Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work, 2021)
The word that best describes our work environment: Flexible (Employee Survey for Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work, 2021)
The Candidate Journey
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Valley of the Sun United Way believes culturally diverse governance structures and workforces are assets to United Way and its participating organizations. United Way values each person as an individual, promotes the understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, and advocates, encourages, and supports the development and implementation of plans and actions to recruit, retain, develop, and advance people of culturally diverse backgrounds throughout Valley of the Sun United Way.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Valley of the Sun United Way is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is the policy of Valley of the Sun United Way and the responsibility of every staff member to treat colleagues fairly and in a professional, cooperative manner. It is the policy of Valley of the Sun United Way to hire, employ, train, retain, promote, compensate, demote, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all staff members and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence without regard to race, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, marital status, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
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