Manager, Community and Nature Investments

ImpactAlpha; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working arrangement based in BK

Career path providing advancementOppt.

Opportunity to make meaningful impact

Zusammenfassung

National Grid seeks a Manager, Community and Nature Investments to advance community resilience and nature-focused initiatives across New York and Massachusetts. You will manage grants, partnerships, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, translating priorities into actionable plans with strong collaboration across internal teams.

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Investment, the role emphasizes measurable outcomes, event planning, and continuous improvement, with a dedicated

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in community or environmental program delivery, grant or partnership management, community engagement, resilience, sustainability, social impact, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating community-based projects, grants, partnerships, events, or pilots from planning through implementation, including budgets, timelines, deliverables, reporting, and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with nonprofit partners, community leaders, public-sector stakeholders, and internal business partners.

Aufgaben

• Develop a portfolio of grants, programs, pilots, and partnerships focused on community resilience, climate preparedness, environmental stewardship, green space, habitat restoration, and other locally identified needs
• Coordinate the delivery of community and nature investment projects, translating agreed priorities into clear workplans, milestones, budgets, partner responsibilities, and measurable outcomes
• Plan, coordinate, and host community engagement events, including partner convenings, listening sessions, site visits, roundtables, and public-facing activations; manage logistics, internal participation, partner coordination, and follow-up
• Use community input gathered from events to strengthen project delivery and ensure initiatives meet local needs
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for nonprofit and community partners, coordinating agreements, deliverables, issue resolution, site activity, and regular progress updates
• Track assigned budgets, grants, milestones, risks, performance measures, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with Sustainability, Customer, Emergency Planning, External Affairs, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to support project scoping, communications, implementation, and reporting
• Support the development of project materials, updates, presentations, and partner communications
• Represent National Grid at community events and project meetings as appropriate

Kenntnisse

Community engagement

Grant management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

About National Grid

National Grid is a major energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to millions of homes, communities, and businesses across the United States and the United Kingdom. The company operates one of the world’s largest energy networks, providing both electricity and gas distribution services. National Grid employs thousands of professionals across its operations and is headquartered in London, with significant operations in New York and Massachusetts. The company is focused on modernizing the energy industry to meet evolving customer needs and societal demands. National Grid is committed to reducing the cost of energy delivery while helping shape a sustainable and affordable energy future. As the energy landscape transforms, the company actively works to anticipate customer requirements and adapt its services accordingly. National Grid maintains a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and operates under its Responsible Business Charter, which guides the company’s approach to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social impact initiatives. National Grid is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equality, and inclusion. The company maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class status. The organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and encourages a culture of respect for all employees and applicants.

About this Role

The Manager, Community and Nature Investments will support the delivery of community resilience and nature-focused investments across New York and Massachusetts. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Investment, this position plays a critical role in translating National Grid’s commitment to community and environmental stewardship into practical, locally relevant outcomes that strengthen community resilience and protect natural resources. The Manager will coordinate projects from planning through implementation, working closely with nonprofit and community partners to ensure successful project delivery. This role encompasses managing grants, partnerships, timelines, budgets, community engagement activities, and impact reporting, with a strong emphasis on effective execution and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for planning and hosting community events that strengthen relationships, gather local input, and support successful project delivery. Collaboration across multiple business units and departments is essential to this role. The Manager will work with colleagues across Social Impact & Community Engagement, Sustainability, Customer, Safety Health and Environment, External Affairs, and Operations to ensure projects are community-centered, measurable, and aligned with National Grid’s Responsible Business Charter and broader commitments. Additionally, this position will have a dedicated storm and emergency response role, supporting the company’s preparedness and resilience efforts during critical events.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of grants, programs, pilots, and partnerships focused on community resilience, climate preparedness, environmental stewardship, green space, habitat restoration, and other locally identified needs
• Coordinate the delivery of community and nature investment projects, translating agreed priorities into clear workplans, milestones, budgets, partner responsibilities, and measurable outcomes
• Plan, coordinate, and host community engagement events, including partner convenings, listening sessions, site visits, roundtables, and public-facing activations; manage logistics, internal participation, partner coordination, and follow-up
• Use community input gathered from events to strengthen project delivery and ensure initiatives meet local needs
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for nonprofit and community partners, coordinating agreements, deliverables, issue resolution, site activity, and regular progress updates
• Track assigned budgets, grants, milestones, risks, performance measures, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with Sustainability, Customer, Emergency Planning, External Affairs, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to support project scoping, communications, implementation, and reporting
• Support the development of project materials, updates, presentations, and partner communications
• Represent National Grid at community events and project meetings as appropriate

Requirements

• 3 or more years of relevant experience in community or environmental program delivery, grant or partnership management, community engagement, resilience, sustainability, social impact, or a related field
• Working knowledge of community resilience, climate preparedness, environmental stewardship, nature-based solutions, and related community needs
• Experience coordinating community-based projects, grants, partnerships, events, or pilots from planning through implementation, including budgets, timelines, deliverables, reporting, and measurable outcomes
• Ability to turn agreed priorities, community input, and partner commitments into practical project plans and coordinated next steps
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with nonprofit partners, community leaders, public-sector stakeholders, and internal business partners
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, assess program effectiveness, and support clear governance and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work without need for current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Career path providing advancement opportunities within and across bands as experience, expertise, and technical skills develop
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Brooklyn, NY or Boston, MA
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact on community resilience and environmental stewardship