United 4 Community (U4C) - United Way Santa Cruz

Organization Description

United Way Santa Cruz County improves the lives of youth and families in Santa Cruz County by uniting our community to address the basic needs of education, health, and financial stability.

At United Way, we partner with donors, volunteers, advocates, governments, other nonprofits, and people like you who are committed to making our community the best it can be. We bring together all of these groups because they are building blocks of our lives and community.

 

Program Information

United Way of Santa Cruz County plays a unique and trusted role in the community as a convener and catalyst for collective impact, prioritizing youth achievement, family economic stability, and overall health as the cornerstones of a thriving community. By highlighting critical issues and advocating for systemic change, we work to empower individuals and strengthen the well-being of our entire region.

Our Community Impact initiatives are led by three complementary departments within United Way Santa Cruz County, each with a distinct focus:

  • United4Youth (U4Y) – U4Y focuses on uplifting youth voice, leadership, and well-being across Santa Cruz County.
  • United4Community (U4C) – U4C centers on connecting individuals and families to essential resources and building community resilience through programs like 211.
  • Development & Fundraising – This department supports United Way’s mission by managing grants, donor communications, and fundraising efforts that sustain programs and initiatives across the county.

United4Community (U4C)

United4Community (U4C) serves as United Way’s Health and Human Services department, advancing community well-being through connection, resources, and resilience. U4C includes the Santa Cruz County 211 Helpline and all initiatives that leverage 211’s success in connecting residents to essential services.

Intern Responsibilities Include:

  • Engage in community outreach and public awareness campaigns
  • Support resource navigation and information referral services
  • Collect and track program data
  • Participate in resource fairs and community events to connect residents to services
  • Perform administrative tasks to support program operations

Focus Areas:
Community outreach, information and referral, and supporting individual and family stability

Desired Characteristics:

  • Demonstrated leadership and initiative
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Technical and professional skills development
  • Hybrid (mix of 80% in-person and remote work)
  • Evening and Weekend Availability may be needed
  • Minimum availability of 8–10 hours per week (including meetings and events)
  • Local travel necessary
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
4450 Capitola Road
Suite 106
Capitola, CA 95010
United States
General Phone 
(831) 465-5466
Website:
http://www.unitedwaysc.org
Student Contact 
Name
Sierra Schneider
Job Title
Director of Community Impact
Phone
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Email
sschneider@unitedwaysc.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
211 Santa Cruz County Internship – Community Resource & Outreach (U4C) CHHS, CHHS Pre Placement Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
CHHS
CHHS Pre Placement
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
Activism, Recreation, Skill Development, Gang Prevention and Intervention, Safety Education, Wellness Education Programs