Minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following: • Grant administration • Accounting support • Accounts receivable • Bookkeeping • Nonprofit administration • Financial recordkeeping • Development or donor services • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and accessible manner. • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities effectively. • Passion for the work United Way of Acadiana is committed to doing in the community. • Experience working in a nonprofit organization is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: • At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a Head Start/Early Head Start program, federally funded human services program, early childhood organization, or comparable community impact setting. • Demonstrated experience supervising staff, developing teams, and leading through change. • Experience managing grants, budgets, compliance requirements, program reporting, and measurable outcomes. • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work effectively with families, community organizations, funders, volunteers, and governance bodies. • Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Leadership experience in Early Head Start or Head Start, including knowledge of HSPPS, federal monitoring, ERSEA, PIR reporting, Policy Council governance, and 45 CFR Part 75. • Experience managing a federal early childhood or human services grant. • Experience with collective impact, coalition leadership, program evaluation, community needs assessment, or cross-sector collaboration. • Experience leading family-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based services. • Bilingual proficiency.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related field is required. At least two (2) years of experience supervising employees, leading a functional team, or managing complex cross-functional work is required. Experience in a nonprofit, community impact, fundraising, or mission-driven environment is preferred. Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications or engagement strategies is required. Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with diverse audiences, including staff, donors, volunteers, nonprofit partners, businesses, public agencies, and community stakeholders.  Strong project management, organizational, and decision-making skills are necessary to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, manage staff, and maintain attention to detail. Candidates must be able to interpret performance data, provide proactive recommendations, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital communications and project management platforms is required. Experience with media relations, brand management, social media, email marketing, website content, Canva or similar design platforms, budgets, vendors, and creative production is preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in marketing and communications.  Nonprofit, issue-based communications preferred.

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in: • Fundraising • Development • Corporate Relations • Sponsorship Development • Major Gifts • Nonprofit Development