Manager, Corporate Giving – Volunteerism & Community Engagement

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

About The Position

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Manager, Corporate Giving – Volunteerism & Community Engagement The Manager of Corporate Giving leads Niagara Cares’ volunteer strategy, community engagement efforts, and plant-level community impact investments across the organization. This role designs, scales, and sustains meaningful volunteer programs and oversees small, locally driven grantmaking that strengthens communities where Niagara operates. The manager also stewards select national nonprofit relationships and contributes to the overall effectiveness, cohesion, and success of the Niagara Cares team. This is a strategic and hands-on role for a leader who builds trust, executes with care, and centers community voice.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications:
10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate:
Experience managing volunteer programs and community investments across multiple sites or regions.
Experience overseeing grant programs or philanthropic investments, particularly small local or plant-based grants.
Strong relationship-builder with credibility among nonprofit partners and internal stakeholders.
Highly organized project manager with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on execution roles.
Excellent communication skills - clear, warm, and grounded.
Experience working with frontline or manufacturing-based employee populations strongly preferred.
Master's Degree
PMP

Responsibilities

Volunteer Strategy & Programs Design and lead a national volunteerism strategy that is locally relevant, scalable, and aligned with Niagara Cares priorities.
Develop and manage signature volunteer programs (plant-based volunteer initiatives, skills-based volunteering, disaster response, and community events).
Ensure volunteer opportunities are accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for employees across shifts, locations, and roles.
Establish clear goals, participation targets, and success metrics for volunteer engagement.
Plant Community Impact Grants Oversee the plant community impact program, including small local grants that support trusted nonprofit partners in Niagara communities.
Partner with plant leadership, HR managers, and local teams to identify priority community needs and appropriate grantee partners.
Ensure grants are aligned with Niagara Cares strategy, compliant with internal standards, and focused on direct community benefit.
Track grant outcomes and translate local impact into clear, compelling insights for internal stakeholders.
Community Engagement & Partnerships Build and steward strong relationships with nonprofit partners, community leaders, and local stakeholders, prioritizing trusted, impact-driven organizations.
Manage a portfolio of select national nonprofit partners, ensuring strong alignment, accountability, and mutual value.
Serve as a thoughtful partner supporting community-led efforts and respecting local expertise.
Support community presence at key local and national events in collaboration with Corporate Communications.
Employee Engagement & Internal Enablement Partner closely with HR, Operations, Communications, and Plant Leadership to embed volunteerism and community impact into the employee experience.
Create clear toolkits, playbooks, and guidance for plant teams to confidently lead volunteer activities and local giving.
Train and support volunteer champions and community leads across the network.
Elevate employee and community stories through internal communications and storytelling.
Program Management, Compliance & Team Contribution Manage volunteerism and community engagement budgets with strong stewardship and accountability.
Oversee risk management, safety, and compliance for volunteer activities and local grants, in partnership with Legal and HR.
Track participation, hours, grant outcomes, and community impact; use data to inform learning and continuous improvement.
Actively contribute to the overall success of the Niagara Cares team through collaboration, shared ownership of goals, and support of cross-functional initiatives.
Represent Niagara Cares with professionalism, warmth, and integrity in all internal and external settings.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits