Resource Navigation Manager

United Way of Lane County's Early Childhood Hubseeks an enthusiastic and engaged Resource Navigation Managerto lead our newly established closed-loop navigation and referral system primarilyserving families with children from prenatal to age 5. The Navigation Manager will maintain, oversee, and evolve the referral system, supervise Resource Navigators, and engage in community resource outreach and system-wide organization.

Individuals successful in this position can manage multiple projects simultaneously, have a high degree of accuracyand attention to detail, strong technology skills, and thrive in an environment with complex work.Existing knowledge of resource navigation and the familysupports available in Lane County is helpful but not required.

This is a well-resourced grant funded position with the opportunity to strengthen community connections and improve access to services for local families.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIALDUTIESOFPOSITION

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeabletoperformeachessentialdutylistedbelowatasatisfactory level:

• Groundscommunitybuildingeffortsinanti-racism,challengingsystemicoppression,equity, wealth disparity, intersectionality, and other areas important to social justice.
• Understandsandcanimplementconceptsoftrauma informed care andBelonginginto work.
• Supervisesand works alongside resourcenavigators.
• Builds and maintains family supportand parenting education projects and meetings while strengthening and maintaining collaborative relationships with external partner organizations.
• Maintains and updates website content; continually deepens knowledge of available resources across the county
• Oversees data collection and tracking efforts, identifies emerging data needs, and implements improvements to data systems and processes. 
• Participates in cross-sector networks and collaborative initiatives focused on community resource navigation and resource mapping
• Fosters trust, alignment, and strategic partnerships to support shared goals and successful project outcomes.
• Communicatesconstructively,cultivatesself-awarenessandemotionalintelligence,reflectson how to improve.
• Communicateseffectivelyinwritingwithabilitytocreateorcollaborateingrant writingand reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, systems, and digital tools.
• Approachesproblemswithasystems-levelperspective,providesand implementsfeedbackandsuggestssolutionstostreamlineandaddvaluetoprocesses.
• Experienceandcomfortinpublicspeaking
• This position may require the use of a personal vehicle to attend work-related events and activities from time to time.

REQUIRED/NECESSARYSKILLS,KNOWLEDGEANDEDUCATION

United Way of Lane County will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education,andexperiencetomeetminimumqualifications.Ifyouareinterestedinapplying,we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

MinimumSkillsandKnowledgeinclude:

• Abilitytouseculturallyappropriatecommunicationtoclearlyandconciselycorrespond,both orally and in writing
• Project or program coordination experience
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and coordinate resources
• Experience and comfort using technology and managing data; proficiency in Microsoft Suite; experience with WordPress a plus
• Detailoriented
• Abilitytotrackandorganizerecords,contracts,andreports.
• Workindependentlyandaspartof a team
• Usesoundjudgementindecisionmaking
• Flexibleandabletorespondtoshiftingprioritiesandcompetingdemands
• Valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to travel locally.

MinimumEducationandExperience:

Grade1:Bachelor'sdegreeorequivalentwithminimumtwo(2)yearsrelatedworkingexperience, with applicable degree or certification in project management, non-profit management, communications, health systems, or similar

OR

Four(4)yearsrelatedworkingexperience,withapplicabledegreeorcertificationinproject management, non-profit management, communications, health systems, or similar

AND

Minimum of two years of supervisory experience

Grade 2: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum four (4) years working experience, with applicabledegreeorcertificationinprojectmanagement,non-profitmanagement,communications, health systems, or similar

OR

Five(5)yearsrelatedworkingexperience,withapplicabledegreeorcertificationinproject management, non-profit management, communications, health systems, or similar

AND

Minimum of three years of supervisory experience

SALARYSTATEMENT

Thebudgetedlifespansalaryrangeforthispositioniscurrently:

Grade 1: $51,786 to $62,143 annually

Grade2:$62,143to$74,572annually.

Profferedsalariesaredeterminedbyseveralfactorsincludingapplicant'sknowledge, skills, experience,position,equity, andmarket. Weofferabilingualpay differentialforeligible employees.

UnitedWayofLaneCountyoffersagenerousbenefitpackageincluding:4-weeksofPTOand11 paid holidays; employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, access to short-term and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and a 403(b) plan.

We have earned the Best Place for Working Parents® business designation in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents.   

*All application materials are reviewed by a live human.