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Social Impact Manager

Inside Lvmh, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Type:

Full Time

Position Type:

Regular

Job Function:

Merchandising

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to

reimagine the future of beauty .

The opportunity:

Your Role at Sephora: Ready for a career glow up? As

Manager, Social Impact – Community Engagement , you’ll be the connector between our people and the programs that bring Sephora’s social impact mission to life across the U.S. The work you do will impact beauty, as you design, execute, and scale employee giving, volunteering, and community engagement programs that inspire participation and drive measurable impact. You’ll be part of a team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about building inclusive communities and creating meaningful social change.

What You’ll Do:

Lead day-to-day execution of Sephora’s

employee giving and volunteer programs , including Benevity, Volunteer Month, and Community Impact initiatives

Plan and execute

enterprise-wide giving campaigns , including disaster response and cause-based activations, driving engagement across 18,000+ employees

Build and scale

repeatable processes and playbooks

to streamline logistics, communications, and data tracking across programs

Partner cross-functionally with

DEI, Marketing, Communications, and HR teams

to activate programs tied to heritage months and key initiatives

Develop and deliver

compelling communications, presentations, and storytelling

to engage employees and inform leadership

Manage program budgets (~$2M), including

invoice processing, forecasting, and reconciliation

in partnership with Finance

Track and analyze

program performance and KPIs , delivering insights and recommendations to improve engagement and impact

Support

CSR and DEI reporting , including contributions to global reporting such as LVMH CSR deliverables

Build relationships across

stores, distribution centers, and FSC teams , gathering feedback and translating insights into program enhancements

Pilot and scale new engagement strategies, ensuring programs are impactful, inclusive, and aligned to business goals

Support

product donation programs and partnerships

(e.g., Project Glimmer), including logistics, vendor coordination, and internal requests

Stay informed on industry trends and bring forward

best practices in corporate philanthropy and employee engagement

What You’ll Bring:

4+ years of experience implementing and scaling

employee engagement, volunteer, or social impact programs

in a corporate environment

Strong operational expertise in

program management, logistics, and process optimization , with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Experience managing

budgets, tracking KPIs, and delivering data-driven insights

to stakeholders

Proven ability to influence and collaborate with

cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Background in

social impact, CSR, ESG, or community engagement , ideally within a large or complex organization

Strong communication skills with experience building

presentations, campaigns, and internal communications

Proficiency in

Excel, Smartsheet, and reporting tools , with the ability to manage and analyze data effectively

Experience with

employee giving platforms (e.g., Benevity)

or similar tools is a plus

Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a

fast-paced, evolving environment

Ability to balance

strategic thinking with hands-on execution , bringing ideas to life from concept through delivery

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…

The people.

You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

The learning . We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

The culture . As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can

unleash your creativity , because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can

learn and evolve , because we empower you to be your best. You can

be yourself , because you are what sets us apart.

This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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