Join Our Team
Thank you for your interest in working with United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, meaningful work environment for staff and volunteers. Current opportunities are listed below.
Please DO NOT contact the hiring manager regarding positions. All applicants should apply via ZipRecruiter. If you are having issues with the application process, please contact HR directly.
As part of our application process, you will be asked to submit both a cover letter and a resume. The cover letter is your opportunity to tell us about prior experience that is related to the position we are hiring for. Candidates will not be considered without a cover letter and resume.
Open Positions
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If you are a dedicated professional driven by empathy and a commitment to helping neighbors navigate the journey from crisis to stability, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you need to be. As a Disaster Case Manager for the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG), you will serve as a vital advocate for survivors, working alongside a dedicated team and community partners to ensure every individual impacted by Helene receives the personalized care and resources they deserve.
The BCLTRG is a collaborative network of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and community partners working together to support equitable, coordinated disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene. Operating through a committee-led structure, the BCLTRG aligns resources, shares information, and streamlines services to ensure that individuals and families across Buncombe County, particularly those most impacted, can access the support they need to rebuild and recover. This role is funded through June 2027 with possible extension based on funding.
The Disaster Case Manager (DCM) provides comprehensive case management services to individuals and families impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in Buncombe County. The DCM works collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, and recovery committees to develop and implement individualized recovery plans that address unmet needs and promote long-term stability. This position follows nationally recognized disaster case management principles, including advocacy, client empowerment, and coordinated resource navigation.
- Full-time
- Hours: 37.5 - 40/week
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- Hiring Range and Benefits: $23.50-$25.50 per hour plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), 100% premium coverage for employees and contributions to dependent health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, employer-covered life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, self-care fund, and coaching and support.
- Apply on ZipRecruiter with your resume and cover letter as one file.
If you love working in a strong team environment, are organized, have good people skills, and are driven to help communities recover and build long-term resilience, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Community Resiliency Program Manager plays a central operational role in UWABC's disaster recovery and community resilience work and works closely with the Senior Director, external partners and networks, and internal departments while holding true to UWABC's long-term strategic vision.
Position is responsible for implementing and managing day-to-day Resilience Hub operations, leads coordination of the Helene Fund distribution process, and drives development of UWABC's disaster activation plan, including coordination across departments.
- Full-time
- Hours: 40/week
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- Hiring Range and Benefits: $46,226 - $57,783 annually plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), 100% premium coverage for employees and contributions to dependent health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, employer-covered life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, self-care fund, and coaching and support.
- Apply on ZipRecruiter with your resume and cover letter as one file.
Our Guiding Principles
How we show up in our community is just as important as what we do. That's why we're so excited to have these newly formed Guiding Principles that will serve as both an outward-facing promise and an inward-facing set of standards for all board, staff, and volunteers. If you want to join our team, be sure that these are principles you can stand by:
Equity at the Center
Recognize and challenge the dominant culture narratives, norms, and power structures that prevent all people from belonging and thriving
Courageous Leadership
Live out our Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles with empathy and compassion, even when difficult or unpopular
Collective Wisdom
Ensure that our work is guided by community expertise, including the lived experience of people most impacted by poverty and injustice
Embracing Change
Continuously learn, innovate, and evolve to confront emerging challenges and opportunities
Accountability Driven
Earn community trust through dependability, transparency, and a commitment to achieving results
