Sr. Manager Team Depot

Position Purpose:
The position implements The Home Depot Foundation policy, initiatives and Programs as it relates to associate engagement strategy through our volunteer program, Team Depot. The position creates and implements strategy to increase The Home Depot involvement in the community through volunteerism, assists in planning and execution of large THD Foundation programs including Celebration of Service, working with cross functional teams to develop strategic goals and objectives of all Foundation field programs, developing internal planning documents and provide leadership and project management to field team to execute on stated goals. Nationally, this position is also responsible for supporting the field and community in immediate disaster response and long-term recovery efforts through grant distribution, facilitating relationships with local nonprofit organizations, creating associate engagement opportunities and awareness of relief efforts. This position will participate in the ongoing development of policies, programs and practices based on a continual assessment of community needs; alignment with company business imperatives; measurement of community impact, business value and impact on corporate reputation.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
-With guidance from the Director, develops and guides associate volunteer engagement strategy and oversees implementation, including integration and execution of, THD Foundation field programs and initiatives, maximizing the impact of Team Depot grant opportunities and the Foundation Field Team -Oversees training and continuing education for associates with regard to Team Depot through webinars, in person summits and training materials.

-Partners with company leadership to develop and execute giving strategies for selected markets to include partnership development, volunteer events, and grant distribution; Creating and implementing strategy to increase THD executive leadership involvement in the community

-Performs and analyzes market study in selected markets to inform funding and activation decisions by seeking out appropriate nonprofit organizations for future partnerships and associate volunteer activities; facilitating relationships between community organizations and associates, as appropriate.

-Supports company and communities affected by natural disasters nationwide through grant distribution, facilitating relationships with local nonprofit organizations, creating -Works with internal partners as it relates to the THD Foundation strategy (i.e. Public Relations, Associate Communications, Marketing, Merchandising, HR, etc.). associate engagement opportunities and awareness of relief efforts.

Nature and Scope: Position Reports to HD Foundation
Number of Direct Reports: Up to 5

Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area.
Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Travel: Up to 25%.Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment test if applicable.

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

Experience Required: 5

Physical Requirements:
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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to design and utilize diverse communications methods and tools to effectively target messages to internal and external stakeholders and clearly convey thoughts, concepts and direction.
-Demonstrated program design and management experience in strategic communications, community relations, public affairs, or related field.
-Experience planning and leading group volunteer projects.
-Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
-Understands the mission, strategies, structure and external competitive environment of the company and has the ability to apply this understanding to develop local Foundation programs and strategic partnerships.
-Team player; Willingness to perform all necessary tasks.
-Analytic skills and ability to manage budgets
-Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
-Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines