Principal, Social Impact & Community Engagement

Micron Technology•Syracuse, NY

5d•$135,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a strategic, community-centered Principal, Social Impact & Community Engagement to advance social impact initiatives in New York and Minnesota and oversee or support educator capacity building. The role serves as a local advocate for inclusive STEM and AI education, supports community efforts, and enables employee participation across two locations. Reporting directly to the North America Regional Director of SICE, this position leads the community engagement lifecycle for its territories. The role sources and manages grants, mobilizes employee volunteers and donors, builds partnerships with nonprofits, government and civic groups, and represents Micron as a trusted corporate citizen. It is part of a globally minded, fast-paced team that prioritizes outcomes, innovation, and community as a business priority. The role applies a shared-value approach to corporate philanthropy, collaborating with internal teams and global SICE colleagues to align, amplify, and scale community work. It also tracks and evaluates portfolio impact, shares learning, and uses data to guide decisions. Travel within the United States—especially to Minnesota, Virginia, and Idaho—and occasional travel to other Micron sites or community events is expected, approximately 25%.

Requirements

15 or more years of professional experience, including 10 or more years in social impact, community engagement, corporate philanthropy, or related fields.
Demonstrated success building and leading partnerships with nonprofit, multilateral, and philanthropic organizations to deliver programs for underserved populations.
Experience managing grant portfolios end to end, including sourcing, due diligence, contracting, and impact reporting.
Strong global collaboration skills, including the ability to work across time zones in matrixed organizations.
Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and a growth mindset.
High digital proficiency, including use of Artificial Intelligence tools.
Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments and strong communication skills.
Ability to travel within the United States, especially to Minnesota, Virginia, and Idaho, and occasionally to other Micron sites or community events; travel is approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Deep familiarity with the social impact and philanthropic landscape in New York and Minnesota.
Knowledge of corporate philanthropy guidelines and emerging trends.
Experience crafting or supporting programs in STEM and AI education, workforce development, or job readiness.
Understanding of social impact measurement, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with Benevity or similar corporate giving and employee volunteering platforms.
Demonstrated ability to champion innovation, shared learning, and accountability across teams and partnerships.

Responsibilities

Source, build, and supervise a local grants portfolio aligned with Micron's social impact strategy, with emphasis on STEM and AI education, employment, and career pathways for underserved and underrepresented communities in New York and Minnesota.
Deliver STEM Signature Programs, including Chip Camps, Careers in Tech, and Going Tech, through trusted community partners.
Manage grants throughout the full lifecycle, including partner identification, application assessment, impact evaluation, and relationship support.
Integrate participatory grantmaking practices, including engaging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in portfolio development and decision-making.
Manage grants, sponsorships, and in-kind giving through Benevity.
Develop and implement strategies to engage Micron staff volunteers and contributors in New York and Minnesota, fostering a culture of giving and service.
Lead site-level planning and coordination for Star Light, Micron's annual global month of service, supporting participation, meaningful activities, and storytelling.
Develop partnerships that provide high-quality, skills-based volunteering opportunities for Micron employees.
Create and deliver a community engagement plan tailored to each area, building relationships with nonprofits, schools, multilateral entities, government associates, and other civil society partners.
Build relationships with corporate and private philanthropic organizations and represent Micron at local community events.
Act as a spokesperson in media and partner interactions related to U.S. social impact activities.
Integrate social impact into broader business priorities using a shared-value approach to corporate philanthropy.
Partner with Communications, Marketing, Government Affairs, Sustainability, Talent Acquisition, University Relations, and People Experience to align and amplify community work.
Collaborate with SICE colleagues across global sites to share methodologies, scale successful programs, and contribute to team-wide priorities.
Serve as a liaison to assigned ERGs, industry associations, and other internal teams.
Work with Communications and Impact Measurement leads to track, assess, and communicate portfolio impact.
Share insights and lessons learned, refine program quality and efficiency, and use data and analysis to guide decisions and recommendations.