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Early Education Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Early Education Project Manager coordinates and supports community-based early education and literacy initiatives led by United Way of the Black Hills. This position works collaboratively with community partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and leadership teams to implement projects, strengthen partnerships, support strategic initiatives, and improve outcomes for children and families throughout the Black Hills region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and support the implementation of community-based early education and literacy initiatives, including Black Hills Reads, Early Learner Rapid City and other Early Learner Communities throughout the Black Hills, and other related projects.
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and tracking systems to ensure initiatives remain aligned with goals and deadlines.
  • Facilitate collaboration among community partners, stakeholders, volunteers, committees, and leadership teams.
  • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting notes, and support follow-up communication and action steps.
  • Represent United Way at community meetings, outreach events, presentations, and partner gatherings.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, early childhood providers, businesses, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain project documentation, progress reports, data tracking systems, and other administrative records.
  • Assist with grant-related activities including reporting, data collection, implementation tracking, and partner coordination.
  • Monitor project budgets and assist with expense tracking and resource coordination.
  • Support community engagement, public awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination, and outreach efforts related to early education and literacy.
  • Assist with strategic planning efforts and implementation of initiative goals, community action plans, and systems-level improvement strategies
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of United Way’s early education initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience managing community programs, projects, non-profit initiatives, or related area preferred.
  • Experience working with collaborative initiatives, community partnerships, early childhood systems, or literacy initiatives preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and effectively.
  • Proficiency in project management software and advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for travel throughout the Black Hills region.

Work Environment:

Most work is performed indoors in an office setting where interruptions may occur. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry objects up to 30 pounds. This position requires frequent collaboration with community partners and occasional travel throughout the Black Hills region, including some evening and weekend activities as needed. The work environment may include moderate office noise and periodic deadlines requiring the ability to manage stress effectively.

Job Type: Full-Time (on-site with occasional opportunities to work remotely) 

Salary Range: 45,000 – 50,000 plus competitive benefits including company paid health insurance

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hanna@unitedwayblackhills.org by June 12, 2026, highlighting your relevant experience and explaining your passion for supporting literacy and educational campaigns. 

We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds, to apply. 

Data & Campaign Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Data & Campaign Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and strategic use of donor and organizational data. This role combines relationship-building and analytical expertise to grow community giving, strengthen donor engagement, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Data Oversight & Analytics

  • Learn and utilize databases, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
  • Generate reports to analyze giving trends, donor retention, and campaign performance.
  • Partner with finance and operations staff to reconcile gifts, pledges, and campaign donor acknowledgments.
  • Identify and implement data-driven improvements to enhance campaign effectiveness and community outcomes.

Fundraising Campaign Management

  • Support and collaborate with Director of Development for campaign and donor relations analytics 
  • Assist in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and year-round engagement through data analytics.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for campaign-related meetings and events.

Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports directly to Database Manager
  • Dotted line to Director of Development

Collaboration & Communication

  • Provide data insights to support storytelling and impact reporting.
  • Support training and onboarding of volunteers or staff involved in campaign or data processes.
  • Maintain positive relationships with agencies, donors, and community partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or data management (nonprofit experience preferred).
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in CRM/database systems (e.g., Blackbaud, Andar, Salesforce, or similar) and Excel.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Commitment to United Way’s mission and community impact.

Core Competencies

  • Relationship Building
  • Data Literacy & Reporting
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Accountability & Results Orientation
  • Adaptability

Job Type: Exempt / Full-time

Salary Range: 45,000 – 50,000 plus competitive benefits including company paid health insurance

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to carmen@unitedwayblackhills.org by June 5, 2026, highlighting your relevant experience.

We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds, to apply. 

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