Manager, Corporate Giving - Volunteerism & Community Engagement

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 EngagementThe 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.Essential FunctionsVolunteer Strategy & ProgramsDesign 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 GrantsOversee 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 & PartnershipsBuild 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 EnablementPartner 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 ContributionManage 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years - Experience in Position4 Years - Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:10+ Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment10+ Years - Experience working in Position6 Years - Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerManages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidentsProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goalsInnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing changeFind a WayDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be GreatMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teamsAdditionally, 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.Travel: up to 25%.EducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's DegreePreferred:Master's DegreeCertification/License: Required: N/APreferred: PMPTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$123,641.54 - $176,189.21 / YearlyBonus Target: 10% AnnualBenefitsOur 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 timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth Savings Account with company matchFlexible Spending AccountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursementsIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!us/en/benefits* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit resume to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resume into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant NameCORP-MAIN