Corporate Engagement Manager

Democracy Works, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization, Democracy Works, is seeking a Corporate Engagement Manager to enhance civic engagement efforts. The role involves recruiting new member companies, supporting existing partnerships, and collaborating across departments. With a commitment to voter participation, this position offers a chance to impact democracy through various member engagements and community initiatives.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

12 floating holidays and 25 PTO days

12 weeks of paid parental leave

$1,000 for professional development

403(b) retirement plan

Internet reimbursement and stipends

Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years in corporate social responsibility or partnership management.
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and recruit potential new members for the Civic Alliance.
• Develop onboarding sessions and support for member companies.
• Collaborate with marketing and event planning teams.

Skills

Partnership Management

Communication

Project Management

Civic Engagement

Tools

CRM Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Location: Remote within the US, with a preference for Houston or elsewhere in Texas

Salary Range: $71,000- $78,889

Offers will vary based on location-based cost-of-living calculations.

• Supervisory role: No
• Classification: Exempt, Full-time
• Union role: Yes

About Democracy Works:

Democracy Works helps millions of Americans vote by providing reliable, useful voting guidance through the sites, apps and groups they trust.

We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works with election officials across the country, as well as tech platforms like Google and TikTok, nonprofit groups like Hispanic Federation and DoSomething, academic institutions like Princeton University and University of Florida, and workplaces like Starbucks and Salesforce to help voters whenever and wherever they need it.

Democracy Works is committed to serving all voters. As an organization, we strive to foster an inclusive workplace that allows us to learn from each other’s unique perspectives to inform our work.

About the Civic Alliance:

The Civic Alliance is America’s largest nonpartisan network of 1,300+ businesses united in a commitment to democracy, employing more than 5.9 million people in the U.S. and reaching virtually every American consumer. The Civic Alliance equips members with nonpartisan resources and workplace policies to empower their audiences to vote.

Founded in 2020 by Democracy Works and the CAA Foundation , the Civic Alliance

supports member companies ranging from Fortune 1000 companies like Microsoft and Target to small businesses. Our resources, toolkits, and events support businesses in building civic engagement programs during local, midterm, and general election years. Review our Corporate Civic Playbook for best practices and case studies.

The impact you’ll make:

As a key member of the Civic Alliance team, you will be integral in executing our strategy for social impact. You’lll support our current member companies in piloting civic programming and elevating their impact. You’ll research potential new members and conduct outreach campaigns to grow our coalition and expand our footprint. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with our Marketing & Communications team to craft customized communications and wide-ranging nonpartisan content.

As Corporate Engagement Manager, you will:

• Research, recruit, and follow up with potential new member companies to grow the Civic Alliance’s membership
• Collate metrics and methods for tracking data to illustrate the impact of Civic Alliance and define success for member companies
• Develop and implement new member onboarding sessions and ongoing member support
• Assist with the development and design of toolkits and resources to helpmember companies boost civic engagement
• Gain an understanding of our offerings and value propositions and in turn become an expert on the resource needs of partners
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including member companies and nonprofit collaborators
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and development, to align efforts and maximize impact opportunities
• Support with event planning, both digital and in-person
• Execute on other tasks as may be assigned
• Travel up to 20%

You have experience:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate social responsibility, customer success or partnership management.
• Serving as a front-line support contact for partners or customers.
• Communicating clearly and concisely (verbally and in writing, for different audiences and platforms), and listening actively.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, along with the mentality that no task is too small.
• Working cross-functionally, aligning corporate engagement strategies with organizational goals and collaborating with other departments
• Using project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana) and customer relationship management (CRM) software (e.g. Hubspot) to help members get the most out of offerings.
• You have interest and/or experience in creating content and marketing.
• You have experience or personal interest in nonpartisan voter participation, civic engagement, or government.

How we work

Because elections take place everywhere, our employees work from all across the country. We embrace working remotely as the default. Our positions require regular, daily use of a computer (including the use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. We also have regular operating hours (10 am to 6 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).

For those who prefer to work from an office, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. We are happy to share more details about the office, including accessibility information, as on-site visits are planned.

There may be travel for occasional staff retreats or meetings as part of certain roles.

To Apply

Please attach your resume and answers to the following questions:

• How did you find this job listing?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at Democracy Works?
• Describe your experience building and maintaining partnerships in the social impact space and/or working in corporate social responsibility.
• This is a remote position; however, it may require occasional travel up to 20% for events, staff retreats, and conferences. Are you able to meet the travel needs of this role? (Y/N)
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Democracy Works?

As a member of the team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1,000 per year towards professional development activities

We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement, and annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.

Our Commitment to Equitable Hiring

Democracy Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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Democracy Works follows the I-9 requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and you must possess your own work authorization in the U.S. now and in the future to continue working in this position.

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