United Way of East Central Iowa

About the Company

United Way of East Central serves groups and individuals in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. In 2010, we raised $10,512,000 and supported 40 agencies which represent 57 human service programs.

We help children start strong, youth grow strong and families stay strong by focusing on the basic foundations for a better life - quality education, adequate income and better health. These are the building blocks that we all need for a good life. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems.

Industries

• Education and training
• Human services
• Non-Profit

Careers

• Community and social services
• Education, training and library

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Education Opportunities

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Company History

United Way of East Central Iowa is in its 96th year of service to our communities. Our organization began in Cedar Rapids in 1914 as the “United Charities Campaign,” a program of the Chamber of Commerce. Since its inception, this organization has had several different names and experienced numerous structural changes which have allowed it to grow continue to meet the needs and challenges of our area and the people we serve.

Work Environment

At United Way of East Central Iowa, our mission is to "Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions to improve people’s lives." Employees in our organization work with donors, volunteers, directors, corporate partners and other non-profit organizations to bring our mission to life. Schedules are generally 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, with a fair amount of flexibility which helps promote a healthy work-life balance. The pace of work is fast, though it varies throughout the year depending on the department.

United Way of East Central Iowa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.