Preferred Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in in corporate social responsibility, community affairs, philanthropy, or related fields.
- 5+ years of previous management experience.
Job Summary
Lead the charitable fund foundation, community affairs, and philanthropic initiatives, including Associate Resource Groups and the Helping Hand Fund. Define the vision for community investment, build strategic partnerships, and mobilize associates to create meaningful social impact. Champion charitable giving, fundraising, and volunteerism through scalable and sustainable programs that align with enterprise priorities and purpose.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Defines and executes the enterprise strategy for community affairs, including the Giving Fund, Associate Resource Groups, the Helping Hand Fund, and core philanthropic pillars.
- Oversees all aspects of charitable platforms, including governance, fundraising, and systems of record, while designing signature events to drive engagement and visibility.
- Builds and leads an enterprise volunteer program that mobilizes associates for disaster recovery, housing, veteran support, and other community needs.
- Establishes and strengthens strategic partnerships with local and national nonprofit organizations to amplify impact and align enterprise investments.
- Provides strategic direction and operational support to Associate Resource Groups, ensuring alignment with community affairs goals and fostering cultural connectivity.
- Leads and develops a team of community affairs professionals, setting priorities, managing resources, and maintaining governance and compliance standards.
- Guides local community engagement efforts to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and effective use of charitable investments.
- Develops and executes communication strategies that highlight community impact, build awareness, and inspire associate participation.
Nature and Scope
- Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
- May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.