Community Engagement Manager

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Making a difference in our global communities is part of the proud Sherwin-Williams legacy. Our Giving Pillars include enhancing healthy housing and well-being, advancing a skilled workforce, and beautifying and preserving community assets. This role supports execution of Sherwin-Williams Corporate Giving strategy with emphasis on the Sherwin-Williams Foundation and broader community engagement. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, day-to-day oversight of programs and grants, and operational management of global community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in community engagement, corporate social responsibility, or nonprofit program/data management.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s Degree
Skill in written and oral communication
Ability to manage projects at both a macro and micro level
Ability to measure and analyze impact
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience with donation management systems, impact measurement tools, and employee engagement platforms within a corporate environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support and assist the Global Director in leading Community Engagement strategy aligned with enterprise business goals.
Provide research and benchmarking to inform best-in-class giving and engagement strategies that will expand the Foundation’s reach nationally and regionally.
Implement Community Engagement sponsorships and projects along with Foundation grant programs and initiatives
Develop and implement frameworks to measure, analyze and report the progress and impact of giving programs
Develop internal and external partnerships and communication strategies to amplify community impact
Collaborate with Community Engagement Specialist for effective and efficient program execution
Gather and provide concise, effective materials to present to Foundation Board at quarterly meetings
Assist in planning and executing Company-wide Community Engagement strategy
Provide best practice and benchmarking research
Process improvement for tracking and evaluating grants and donations
Ensure that program policies and procedures are documented and up to date
Act as point of contact for vendors and equipment/software contracts
Manage employee giving campaigns and volunteer programs (e.g., Annual Employee Giving Campaign, Harvest for Hunger).
Oversee and enhance end-to-end donation processes, including systems evaluation, due diligence, contracts, and compliance for domestic and international giving.
Review and compile quarterly grant requests for Foundation Board meetings.
Manage U.S.-domestic grant portfolio, including contracts, metrics, and impact reporting.
Support improvements to grantmaking processes and reporting.
Communicate Foundation decisions to grantees.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with nonprofits, civic organizations, and internal stakeholders.
Conduct due diligence, site visits, and follow-ups for external requests.
Represent the company at select community events including delivering presentations, participating in panel discussions, and engaging in other public‑facing opportunities.
Manage external consultants as needed.
Lead Foundation compliance reviews; manage fund transfers and grant contracts.
Serve as primary contact for giving software vendors (e.g., Blackbaud/YourCause).
Provide data and reporting for internal partners including Tax, Finance, Compensation, and Communications.
Promote S-W Company and Foundation programs internally
Support content development for newsletters, digital channels, and sustainability reports.
Collaborate with HR, Corporate Communications, and other internal teams to amplify Community Engagement initiatives.
Partner with employee-led groups and manage the HomeWork retiree program.