ABOUT YOU:

You believe in a culture of inclusive excellence and value the differences that make us each unique. You are professional and kind; curious and passionate about your work and studies; seek a stimulating and rewarding internship; and, sincere in your desire to help others. Join our internship program and gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization.

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE:

United Way brings people, organizations, and communities together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward. In many communities, we're the only nonprofit building up the cornerstones of education, financial stability and health—and the only nonprofit bringing people together from all walks of life to be a part of local solutions. We're engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories, where people are powering big ideas and big action by donating, volunteering and speaking out through United Way.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Our culture is People First—we take it seriously and, because of that, we take good care of people. We encourage growth and upward mobility—and want you to succeed in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace. Take action, join our Internship—apply now.

INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us feel included, valuable, and productive. In addition to the hands-on experience you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly professional development workshops.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The internship opportunities are open to current students of a college program, or within 2 years of graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application, including a Social Security Number.

POSITION DEPARTMENT

IT, Data Infrastructure and Practice

POSITION SUMMARY

United Way Worldwide has a multi-tenant Salesforce.com instance in need of a dynamic, near-real time data dictionary. We are looking for an intern will the skills to develop an online data dictionary based on metadata stored in a SQL Server database. The elements of the data dictionary include objects, fields, parameters and admin-defined custom parameters. The data dictionary will be developed in PHP or another mutually agreeable language.

The audiences for the data dictionary include administrators and data leads from multiple local United Way organizations. This system will enable them to better understand the structure of the complex instance of Salesforce. Data security will need to be factored in when developing the tool as will design and ease of use.

The intern will work with members of the United Way Worldwide IT team to develop the tool. In addition, the developer will have as a guide a legacy prototype, however enhanced functionality will need to be developed to create a fully functional tool that will enhance the usability of the Salesforce.com instance.

We’re looking for an intern who can be responsible for the development of an online tool, from requirements to a documented, finished project. PHP skillset is preferred, but other mutually agreed upon languages are acceptable.

PRIMARY PROJECTS

• Develop an online data dictionary based on metadata stored in a SQL Server database. The audiences for the data dictionary include administrators and data leads from multiple local United Way organizations. This system will enable them to better understand the structure of the complex instance of Salesforce.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• PHP skillset

• Other mutually agreed languages

• Data security

PERKS

Weekly professional development workshops provided onsite

Chance to meet and work with top nonprofit experts in the country

LOCATION

This will be a 100% remote internship experience.

TIME FRAME

January 24th- April 15th

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail aaron.gibson@uww.unitedway.org or call 571-360-6273 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We take the broadest possible view of diversity.

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

LIVE UNITED.

Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match and you are selected for an interview.