Social Impact Manager

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Project Opportunity empowers and prepares people in our communities to grow their career and thrive. As the U.S. contribution to the Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiative, Nestlé needs YOUth, Project Opportunity readies the next generation workforce across our value chain – from operations and supply, to agriculture and innovation. In this role, you will balance strategic and tactical work to research, develop, and execute creative strategies to attain Project Opportunity goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a vocal advocate for next generation support, representing the organization internally and externally
Build the business case for and implement programs such as youth apprenticeships
Produce market-specific leadership presentations to showcase successes and increase alignment
Develop and clearly communicate U.S. strategy and high-level plans on an ongoing basis
Engage cross-functional team to identify needs, plan and execute programmatic efforts
Collaborate with Corporate Communications and Recruitment Marketing to maintain narratives and tell our stories through paid and earned media
Cultivate an alliance of public and private sector organizations to uncover leading practices and extend our impact
Plan outreach and events, including career readiness and skill-building workshops
Connect with program beneficiaries to identify improvement opportunities and gather human impact stories
Identify and manage external partnerships to optimize outcomes
Own the end-to-end U.S. reporting process of key performance indicators

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Social Impact or another relatable field
Ability to handle highly confidential HR information in professional manner
Ability to travel 20%

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated working experience in ESG, Community Affairs, Human Resources, training and development or related field
Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with data and analytics to help enable decision-making

SKILLS:

Excellent project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, budgeting, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
Strong creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer; the ability to identify alternatives, workarounds, or temporary solutions
Ability to work with project teams and coach team members in a matrix organization without a direct formal reporting relationship to drive for timely results and high-quality deliverables
Flexibility and adaptability to the requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously

Requisition ID: 157255

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Project Opportunity empowers and prepares people in our communities to grow their career and thrive. As the U.S. contribution to the Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiative, Nestlé needs YOUth, Project Opportunity readies the next generation workforce across our value chain – from operations and supply, to agriculture and innovation. In this role, you will balance strategic and tactical work to research, develop, and execute creative strategies to attain Project Opportunity goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a vocal advocate for next generation support, representing the organization internally and externally
Build the business case for and implement programs such as youth apprenticeships
Produce market-specific leadership presentations to showcase successes and increase alignment
Develop and clearly communicate U.S. strategy and high-level plans on an ongoing basis
Engage cross-functional team to identify needs, plan and execute programmatic efforts
Collaborate with Corporate Communications and Recruitment Marketing to maintain narratives and tell our stories through paid and earned media
Cultivate an alliance of public and private sector organizations to uncover leading practices and extend our impact
Plan outreach and events, including career readiness and skill-building workshops
Connect with program beneficiaries to identify improvement opportunities and gather human impact stories
Identify and manage external partnerships to optimize outcomes
Own the end-to-end U.S. reporting process of key performance indicators

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Social Impact or another relatable field
Ability to handle highly confidential HR information in professional manner
Ability to travel 20%

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated working experience in ESG, Community Affairs, Human Resources, training and development or related field
Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with data and analytics to help enable decision-making

SKILLS:

Excellent project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, budgeting, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
Strong creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer; the ability to identify alternatives, workarounds, or temporary solutions
Ability to work with project teams and coach team members in a matrix organization without a direct formal reporting relationship to drive for timely results and high-quality deliverables
Flexibility and adaptability to the requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously

Requisition ID: 157255

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Arlington, VA, US, 22209