CSR & Social Impact Sr. Specialist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES     

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Sustainability related field or equivalent plus. Graduate degree preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in key areas of focus: corporate sustainability, social impact programs, ESG, Corporate Foundations or consulting required. 

• Corporate sustainability experience required, with governance, reporting, and communications experience. Broad knowledge of requirements of United Nations global mandates, community relations/charitable contributions principles and practices is desirable.
• Proven track record in managing strategic communications and social impact programs that improve the value and reputation of the company, capacity to deliver against demanding deadlines.
• Passionate team player with a strategic and executional mindset. Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels to deliver high-value communication results.
• Excellent organization and project management skills and a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to budget and deadlines.  Self-starter, capable of working independently.
• Collaborative style, tact, diplomacy and ability to develop strong partnerships with others in a highly complex environment.
• Trusted communications advisor and implementor for senior-level executives and strategic partners. Ability to engage effectively with Mary Kay’s C-Suite leaders and high level external strategic partners.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a very positive attitude and a passion for community affairs and CSR.
• Must have strong presentation skills, as well as poise under high-pressure crisis situations.
• Strong business writing skills (business and AP style), plus proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Ability to perform research is also important. 
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%-35% of the time required. 

Company Overview

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? At Mary Kay we are committed to enriching the lives of women and their families around the world, we offer careers with unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful every day. More than 5,000 employees work in locations around the world. They provide the products, marketing and other support to millions of Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) who work as independent contractors, selling our products directly to consumers in nearly 40 markets on five continents.

We are a company that believes in our people and cares for them with truly exceptional benefits. We offer:

• A comprehensive health plan which includes medical, dental, and vision with low premiums
• 401(k) plan
• A generous profit-sharing program
• Free access to on-site fitness center and on-site clinic