Note - Locations: New Jersey/ NYC/ Dallas, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Client engagement model draws upon its thought leadership, technology capabilities, skill-based volunteering of employees, and philanthropic investments to enable its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programs, partnerships, and initiatives. This individual will lead the day-to-day operations of demonstrating volunteer program effectiveness and impact, both externally and internally, and equipping client leaders and key stakeholders with information/messaging to further amplify the scale of such initiatives. The CSR Specialist, Employee Volunteer Programs will support the planning and execution of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in the USA.

This position will primarily focus on supporting the employee volunteer program, community outreach and philanthropic initiatives of client in the United States. This position will involve up to 30% travel within the United States.

Employee Volunteer Program:

Organize and coordinate volunteer events, logistics and event details

Recruit, steward and manage CSR Champions Network nationally

Conduct in-person road shows and webinars with employees across the country

Connect CSR Champions Network and employees to CSR opportunities with our national nonprofit partners through initiatives in focus areas of health, education, and environment

Support associates through client internal CSR/civic leadership training program by managing virtual modules and small group cohorts

Upload volunteer events, manage all requests and questions related to volunteering, maintain metrics reports related to volunteer impact

Collaborate closely with CSR program teams to recruit volunteers for STEM education activities

Regularly innovate opportunities to reach employees across the U.S. to raise awareness, inspire engagement with client volunteer programs or in their own communities throughout the year

Help administer employee recognition programs

Help administer client’ volunteer tracking tool “my Purpose”

Coordinate payments to our nonprofit partners, vendors, and suppliers

Communications:

Create CSR content on volunteer events for both internal and external stakeholders

Integrate marketing and communication efforts within all stakeholders while reinforcing brand standards

Help develop content, tools, assets, and collateral to support outreach and employee engagement (e.g., presentations, one-pagers, reports, infographics) Assist with quarterly CSR newsletters

Support the applications and submissions for CSR awards

Create CSR content on volunteer events for both internal and external stakeholders

Community Engagement:

Outreach to nonprofit partners to develop and manage mutually beneficial business-community partnerships

Coordinate the appropriate project logistics including pre-project development, planning, project supplies, etc. and provide onsite leadership at select volunteer events

Coordinate volunteer recruitment and registration, with support from the CSR Champions Network

Outreach to nonprofit agency partners to develop mutually beneficial business-community partnerships

Support corporate philanthropy efforts by working with internal stakeholders and nonprofits to execute the donations process

Support the company’s philanthropic strategy by tracking and reviewing contributions requests

Qualifications:

Understanding of CSR and Human Resources principles and practices

Self-directed individual with initiative, creativity, analytical and organizational management skills

Superb communications including writing, editing and presentation skills

Ability to lead and manage volunteers and volunteer groups

Ability to collaborate with other departments, agencies, and peers to reach common goals

Strong planning and organizational skills with close attention to detail

Working knowledge of popular social networks

Strong volunteer management and communication experience

Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 6-8 years related work experience in volunteer management, communications, cross-functional and cross-disciplinary project management and business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with nonprofits and managing volunteer programs and events

Experience actively building and maintaining strong relationships with business professionals and organizations

Experience actively building and maintaining strong relationships with business professionals and organizations

Proficient computer skills in