At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Corporate Giving Manager

The Corporate Giving Manager is a highly collaborative role that supports Niagara Bottling's philanthropic strategic implementation. The Manager is responsible for expanding the Niagara Cares strategy around Disaster Relief and driving the internal philanthropic support for our team members, including matching gifts, the scholarship fund, and the employee assistance fund. The Manager will also be the key ambassador for headquarters volunteer planning and engagement, partnering and championing. This role will require experience leading teams, public speaking, and building consensus.

Essential Functions

Program Development & Strategy:

• The Manager will help build, grow, and execute programming that will bring value to communities in need across Niagara's footprint. This includes working with internal and external partners to develop and execute corporate giving programs that respectfully engage and support community and team member improvement.
• The Manager should be able to think strategically and develop effective philanthropic programs that align with Niagara's mission and values.
• The Manager should have experience in developing and evaluating programs to ensure they achieve their intended outcomes.

Partner Engagement:

• The Manager will create new strategies and opportunities for Niagara's partners to engage with us as force multipliers in our philanthropy, disaster relief, in-kind giving, and volunteerism. This includes identifying and engaging with community and nonprofit groups that align with our company strategy.

Marketing and Communication:

• The Manager will support the development of a strong community-focused brand and communications strategy to share the work we're doing among internal and external audiences. This includes working with our internal marketing team to create appropriate tactics to highlight our community work and outcomes, submitting the program for awards and event creation.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• The Manager will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the impact of Niagara's philanthropic programs to ensure they are achieving their intended outcomes. This includes developing and implementing a system for tracking and measuring the effectiveness of the programs and preparing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders in partnership with PLM, marketing and other critical departments.

• Partners with Economic Development & Government Relations teams and other internal stakeholders to establish community-based initiatives.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
  • Engages in long term talent planning
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate:

• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Strong project management skills
• An entrepreneurial approach
• Knowledge of philanthropic best practices

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: PMP

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$113,780.00 - $159,292.00 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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