Foundation Field Sr. Specialist

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

The Foundation Field Sr. Specialist, in partnership with the Foundation Field Manager, will be responsible for working with The Home Depot Foundation team to develop and implement a successful and meaningful Team Depot/associate volunteer program. The position is responsible for grant process and review, project management and execution of service projects, training and recruitment communication materials, reporting and evaluation, and development of plans and proposals. The Foundation Field Sr. Specialist will also manage some nonprofit partner relationships and will support Foundation fundraising events as well as national campaigns such as Celebration of Service, Spring and MLK, Jr. campaigns. This position will participate in the ongoing development of policies, programs and practices based on a continued assessment of community needs; alignment with company business imperatives; measurement of community impact, business value and impact on corporate reputation 

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  50% Grant Approval - Supports the Team Depot program by reviewing and awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that are partnering with stores, providing insight and recommendations on program operations, policies and national volunteer campaign development in addition to supporting individual strategies in a given territory

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  30% Plans and implements Projects - Design, implement and manage a corporate volunteerism program to ensure associates can Give Back and make measurable impact on communities. Advance The Home Depot's volunteerism portfolio by incorporating industry 
  best practices and leading the design of a volunteerism program in a remote and in-person environment 

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  20% Supports program operations and strategies - Supports program operations and strategies to include budgets, impact goals, partnerships, storytelling, Executive project review and development of resources

• This Position typically reports to Manager

• This Position has 0 direct reports.

• Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

• No additional education

• No additional years of experience

• No previous leadership experience

• None

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Drives Engagement

• Communicates Effectively

• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with nonprofit organizations and make donation decisions. 

• Knowledge of grants administration and volunteer tracking software.