Manager, Advocacy

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Washington, DC

6d • $77,600 - $124,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Advocacy, you’ll be part of our Corporate Affairs team working as a hybrid employee. 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

• Executes 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.
• 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.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

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