Manager, Advocacy

Stanley Black & Decker • Washington DC, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Advocacy, you’ll be part of our Corporate Affairs team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to execute the company’s integrated advocacy strategy bringing together government relations, political engagement, strategic philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and communications to strengthen the company’s influence, reputation, and relationships with key stakeholders. Based in Washington, DC and reporting to the Corporate Affairs team, this role partners across the organization to execute advocacy initiatives, manage strategic programs, support executive engagement, cultivate external partnerships, and communicate Stanley Black & Decker’s priorities and impact to internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder and strategic communicator with exceptional organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the drive to execute complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in advocacy, government affairs, corporate affairs, communications, political engagement, philanthropy, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, PACs, corporate philanthropy, or strategic programs preferred.
• Experience managing budgets or complex programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Stanley Black & Decker Political Action Committee (SBD-PAC), including fundraising, compliance, reporting, vendor management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders including the SBD-PAC Board.
• Manage the company’s strategic philanthropy portfolio, including charitable giving budgets, contract negotiation, nonprofit partnerships, governance, financial reporting, and impact measurement.
• Support Stanley Black & Decker’s integrated advocacy strategy by coordinating advocacy initiatives, following the external policy environment, preparing executive briefings, and supporting engagement with policymakers, trade associations, and external partners.
• Develop executive presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications that support leadership engagement and ensure consistent messaging across advocacy initiatives.
• Partner across Corporate Affairs, Communications, Finance, Legal, HR, Commercial teams, and business leaders to execute integrated advocacy initiatives and strengthen stakeholder engagement including with employees.
• Support executive meetings, external events, coalition activities, and community partnerships that advance Stanley Black & Decker’s business priorities and reputation.
• Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives while continuously improving processes and driving operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level