Manager, Corporate Giving Volunteerism & Community Engagement
Niagara Bottling, Diamond Bar, CA, United States
Niagara Team Member Opportunity
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 Engagement
The 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 Functions
Volunteer Strategy & Programs Design 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 Grants Oversee 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 & Partnerships Build 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 Enablement Partner 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 Contribution Manage 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment 6 Years Experience in position 4 Years Experience managing people/projects Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment 10+ Years Experience working in position 6 Years Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals InnovACT Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change Find a Way Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways Empowered to be Great Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise Engages in long term talent planning Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams Additionally, 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%. Education
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: PMP Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary $123,641.54 - $176,189.21 / Yearly Bonus Target: 10% Annual Benefits
Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time Paid parental and caregiver leaves Medical, including virtual care options Dental Vision
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 Engagement
The 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 Functions
Volunteer Strategy & Programs Design 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 Grants Oversee 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 & Partnerships Build 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 Enablement Partner 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 Contribution Manage 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment 6 Years Experience in position 4 Years Experience managing people/projects Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment 10+ Years Experience working in position 6 Years Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals InnovACT Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change Find a Way Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways Empowered to be Great Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise Engages in long term talent planning Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams Additionally, 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%. Education
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: PMP Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary $123,641.54 - $176,189.21 / Yearly Bonus Target: 10% Annual Benefits
Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time Paid parental and caregiver leaves Medical, including virtual care options Dental Vision