UWP is hiring a Public Policy Director
United Way of Pennsylvania works to support all of our member local United Ways across PA to be a leader and partner in building financially resilient families and thriving communities across the Commonwealth. We envision an inclusive, impactful and collaborative network of United Ways working with business, community, faith and government leaders across PA to advance equitable access to health, education and financial stability for all Pennsylvanians. UWP is most well-known for its leadership on the statewide ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) project, to educate and advocate for households who are working but not yet earning enough to afford their basic needs. PA 211 is another key initiative of the United Way network in Pennsylvania, providing support to Pennsylvanians in need of connections to services 24/7/365 through one point of contact.
The Public Policy Director is chiefly responsible for directing strategies to implement the Pennsylvania United Way network’s public policy agenda. This includes funding and state government partnership development with the PA 211 statewide network and advocating for a variety of policies that support the economic mobility of Pennsylvania households. The successful candidate has strong, bi-partisan relationships and acute understanding of the legislative process and how to influence policymaking in the state capital. The role requires a high degree of comfort with working on multiple policy issues and the ability to persuasively communicate with data and stories of impact.