Community Social Responsibility Specialist III, Sr, Staff

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As the CSR Specialist, Community Impact, you will develop, manage, and implement an enterprise-wide philanthropic strategy that strengthens community safety, preparedness, response, and resilience across Williams’ operating footprint. As the leader of the Foundation’s Public Safety & Resilience pillar, you will ensure charitable investments align with community needs, business priorities, and Williams’ reputation as a trusted community partner. You will use sound judgment and strong relationship management skills to translate strategy into consistent funding decisions. You will help build a focused portfolio of nonprofit and community partners, recommend funding levels, measure impact, and prepare executive-ready reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities/Expectations

Develops and leads an enterprise-wide philanthropic strategy that strengthens community safety, preparedness, response and resilience across Williams’ operating footprint

Strategically directs charitable investments by assessing community needs, business priorities and funding opportunities to maximize community impact and align with corporate objectives

Evaluates funding requests and conducts due diligence to ensure eligibility, compliance, strategic fit and measurable outcomes

Builds and manages relationships with nonprofits, first responder agencies, community organizations, civic leaders and internal stakeholders to identify and advance community investment opportunities

Monitors and assesses funded programs and partnerships, providing recommendations to continue,, evolve or sunset investments based on impact and changing needs

Prepares recommendations, reports, dashboards and executive-level materials that communicate funding rationale, outcomes, risks and community impact

Promotes employee engagement and community visibility through volunteerism, events, strategic partnerships and community outreach initiatives

Leads cross-functional projects, committees and corporate social responsibility initiatives while serving as a philanthropic subject matter expert, mentor and community representative

Other Duties as assigned

Education/ Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Business, Marketing, Communications, CSR, Non-Profit Management or relevant field; a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working at a non-profit organization, marketing, foundation or community relations role

Preferred: Master's degree in Public Relations, Business, Marketing, Communications, CSR, Non-Profit Management or relevant field; a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience working at a non-profit organization, marketing, foundation or community relations role

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills

Knowledge of public safety, first responder organizations, emergency management, disaster relief, community resilience, and crisis stabilization systems

Experience designing and managing multi-year partnerships, signature initiatives, or place-based community investment portfolios

Strategic thinking with the ability to align philanthropic investments to business priorities, community needs, and reputation goals

Sound judgment and disciplined decision-making in evaluating funding requests and managing a charitable giving portfolio

Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and influencing skills, with experience partnering across executive leadership, operations, government affairs, communications, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to drive cross-functional initiatives

Strong writing and editing capabilities with a thorough understanding of Associated Press (AP) writing style

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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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