Sr. Associate, Foundation/Community Relations

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Sr. Associate, Foundation/Community Relations! In this role, you’ll be a key member of the Principal Foundation and Principal Community Relations (F/CR) team. The position combines program and project management responsibilities with active relationship management, research, and internal communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience or relevant experience preferably in the nonprofit or philanthropic sectors
• Proficient in corporate responsibility programs and demonstrate both an interest in developing and the capacity to develop expertise in the sector
• Curiosity about the nonprofit sector, social impact, and ways to be a bridge between corporate resources and community need
• Demonstrated ability to move a project from a “good idea” to a “completed event” with high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with planning and organizational skills and high attention to detail, accuracy, and protocol
• Excellent writing ability accompanied by outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Professional presence to serve as an excellent representative of F/CR among constituents, including community organizations and employees
• Ability and availability to travel, including some international travel
• Ability and availability to work evenings and weekends, as required
• Written and oral fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Secondary language proficiency highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop annual activation calendar and event flighting strategy, in conjunction with other F/CR team members.
• Represent the enterprise and F/CR by participating in employee activations, national conferences, site visits, presentations, and convenings.
• Actively maintain relationships with community-based organizations, including monitoring program and contract deliverables.
• Build and maintain internal and external connections with stakeholders.
• Work with the Communications team to develop story strategy and deliver content related to employee community service across the globe.
• Research strategic issue areas relevant to F/CR work; conduct due diligence for prospective sponsorships and programs.
• Lead F/CR’s activation projects as set forth in its annual calendar, including identifying strategic collaborations with community organizations, coordinating with groups across the enterprise, and managing community organizations and third-party vendors to ensure that programs and events meet stated goals.
• Assist Principal employees, retirees, and advisors with CSR tool and provide technical training on use of CSR tool.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees