Associate - Corporate Responsibility

About the position

Join the Corporate Responsibility and New York Life Foundation team as an Associate supporting our workforce engagement programs, philanthropic initiatives, and internal systems. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management for the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative (GSSI)
• Develop and update templates and materials.
• Conduct and update training sessions.
• Participate in initiative meetings and nurture key partnerships.
• Answer questions related to the program from internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and maintain SharePoint sites and other digital resources.
• Create and analyze reports using Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• Draft professional PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in maintaining tracking systems for grants, workforce engagement activities, and program milestones.
• Respond to internal/external inquiries related to CR programs.
• Support the planning and execution of engagement events and initiatives.
• Help document and refine program workflows, materials, and resources (FAQs, guides, templates).
• Participate in internal meetings and provide logistics and note-taking support as needed.
• Support workforce engagement efforts as needed.
• Assist with philanthropic partnerships follow-up.
• Conduct basic research to support Foundation or engagement programs.
• Compile summary briefs and assist with ad-hoc tasks tied to grants and/or initiatives.
• Provide backup support for the company store, particularly bereavement materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of professional experience (CSR, nonprofit, admin, or project management support preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AI tools and prompts.
• Experience with SharePoint (editing/designing sites) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Agile, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in philanthropy, social impact, or corporate responsibility is a plus.

Benefits

• Leave programs
• Adoption assistance
• Student loan repayment programs
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Incentive program participation