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Equitable Foundation’s Social Impact team seeks a collaborative, strategic, team-oriented individual to help evolve and implement the Foundation’s strategy and the impact of Equitable’s non-profit partnerships, while also participating in the activation and communication of established programs.

To advance Equitable Foundation initiatives, the individual should have knowledge in the formal and informal structures, practices, and processes that include civic participation, constituency-building, and community and nonprofit engagement.

The ideal candidate would be able to help anticipate how Equitable’s grantmaking evolves to realize the benefit and impact when we bring our big systems as an overall organization into view. He or she will also support Equitable on several other internal initiatives to increase engagement and overall awareness of Equitable Foundation funding priorities and key areas of focus. The team is responsible for measuring and reporting the company’s impact and driving engagement through internal and external initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPI) dashboard for collecting engagement data and sharing our success to the broader organization.
• Analyze and assist with Social Impact KPI metrics and statistics to identify usage trends and opportunities to build additional engagement.
• Work with Equitable Foundation leadership on all charitable giving within key geographic footprints
• Represent Equitable Foundation with community-based organizations (CBOs) by reviewing opportunities and encouraging engagement while fostering relationships and connecting on initiatives held by philanthropic organizations.
• Assist in all aspects of planning CBO’s volunteer and engagement events, working with non-profit partners on program objectives, internal and external stakeholders event coordination, and execution. Research potential future engagement and activation ideas, vet nonprofit organizations, and make recommendations for future partnerships based on key areas of focus and key markets.
• Serve as a resource for Equitable colleagues seeking to learn more about volunteering, donations, and other ways to become more involved in the Equitable community engagement efforts.
• Manage cultural organizations for employee benefit; manage relationships and keep information up to date on internal sites and requests.  
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, taskforces and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding Foundation and its initiatives
• Liaison between DEI initiatives and Equitable Foundation. Meet regularly with Employee Resource leaders, promoting engagement and activities within the social impact team. ‍

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Preferred area of study: Business, Sustainability, Environmental Social Governance, Diversity and Inclusion/Communications, Marketing or other Corporate Social Responsibility related education
• 2+ years of experience in community, philanthropy, social impact, corporate social responsibility or corporate citizenship role or relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Excel, MS Word, and Power Point
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to organize presentation materials into scale-able readily-available and efficient support tools, company-wide for key stakeholders
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Creative thinker who can collaborate internally and externally
• Passion for making the world a better place through social impact
• Ability to document your work through company supported New Ways of Working (Agile) framework
• Good client relationships skills
• Is a team player, who helps out in all areas when needed
• Ability to travel when needed (20%)
  

Skills:

Continuous Learning: Understanding of the rationale behind the necessity to continually learn and grow and the ability to seek performance feedback and identify approaches to improve own performance and that of others.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Building: Knowledge of the importance of creating positive relationships within the team and ability to develop trusting relationships by valuing others' concerns and contributions.

Storytelling: Knowledge of concepts and ability to plan, create and present business proposals, initiatives and ideas by storytelling actual business scenarios that are situation-specific, engaging, memorable and persuasive as compared to one-way, fact-based presentations.

Workforce Diversity Management: Understanding of the business value of diverse perspectives and opinions and ability to understand, appreciate and employ the unique contributions of associates of varied cultures, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, genders, ages, points of view, etc.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

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Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000.  Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

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Location

Charlotte, NC

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.


Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

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