Community Investment Coordinator

DRW•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Community Investment Coordinator, you’ll be a part of the team leading DRW’s social impact initiatives. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual to provide administrative support and drive seamless daily operations. Day to day, you’ll work closely with both employees and nonprofit partners to inform and design initiatives that cultivate a culture of giving and volunteering across the firm.

Requirements

Demonstrate passion for social impact and a desire to work in corporate philanthropy
Have excellent organization skills and a meticulous attention to detail
Consistently aim to deliver high-quality work
Approach problems and work with a data-driven mindset, creativity, and determination, while balancing multiple priorities effectively
Are flexible and willing to adapt in an ever-changing environment
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Are comfortable keeping others on task and owning a process
Have a passion for building meaningful relationships
Are proficient in MS Outlook, Word & Excel, as well as other web-based system
Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Work authorization in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Responsibilities

Lead volunteer recruitment and event planning for internal volunteer opportunities, in collaboration with nonprofit partners
Develop and implement annual volunteer calendar, communications, and outreach plans
Co-manage Community Champions, providing guidance on training, program, and communications
Process employee-driven event sponsorship requests
Administer incentive program for new hires and relevant events
Assist in the design and execution of the firm’s annual giving campaign and global volunteer month campaign
Cultivate a culture of giving and volunteering within the organization by championing and supporting strategic programs
Maintain accurate data entry of firm’s philanthropic giving into our grants management database
Ensure the accuracy of grant agreements by reviewing, maintaining, and updating records. and managing documentation to support successful grant administration and reporting
Collaborate with Accounting to Process invoices and grants
Develop and update communications, resources, and content for intranet pages
Manage entry of all volunteer events into volunteer database
Design, order, and manage inventory of community investment materials and collateral
Collect and file acknowledgement letters
Support with scheduling external meetings as needed
Serve as a brand ambassador, responsible for managing some aspects of our partnerships with our non-profit and community-based partners
Support the team in the design and enhancement of the firm’s global community investment program, by conducting research, analyzing community needs, identifying potential partnerships, and contributing to the development of strategic plans and initiatives that align with the firm's mission and values