Associate

associate, global responsibility - Global Philanthropy & Community Engagement At Starbucks, we have always believed in the importance of building a great, enduring company that balances profitability with a social conscience. We have high aspirations for the future and acquiring the right talent for our future is paramount. This company is different. We believe in being performance driven through the lens of humanity. As an associate supporting the Global Philanthropy & Community Engagement function within the Corporate Affairs - Social Impact team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day functions that drive community impact and partner (employee) engagement. You will work in partnership with cross-functional teams to develop workplans, drive operational coordination and ensure that technological systems support social impact programs. You will also support systems administration, including continuous improvements, as well as develop timely reporting and provide insights for the Community Champion Portal, The Starbucks Foundation grants and other programs. Key elements of the role include: Systems administration: support day-to-day implementation of technology systems and platforms, along with associated processes, that enable key social impact and partner engagement programs, including the Community Champion Portal (Benevity) and other tools used by The Starbucks Foundation (SmartSimple, SmartSheet). Administration tasks may include, but are not limited to, monthly budget reporting; review of submissions and approvals in alignment with stated policies; due diligence research; and data entry, management and analysis. The associate will also document processes and take action on improvement opportunities. Data analysis: Develop dashboards to support implementation, tracking and communication around various social impact programs. Support with data collection, insights gathering and reporting that demonstrate the impact of social impact programs and/or support teams in driving local, regional and/or national engagement. Project management and portfolio support: Develop plans to meet established goals for projects, prioritizing workstreams according to timelines and key deadlines and facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams. Support both ongoing and special activation program execution, grant management and partnership implementation in coordination with team members as needed. Partner engagement: Support partner (employee) engagement opportunities, such as sharing content on channels like Workplace, conducting outreach to raise awareness among partners of opportunities to take action to do good, and of the Foundation's work and inspire deeper connections with grantees. We'd love to hear from people with: Previous experience in project management (3-5 years), including managing large-scale or multiple mid-sized projects concurrently as well as managing stakeholder relationships and partnerships, with attention to detail Demonstrated experience acting as a Starbucks Community Champion, identifying ways to serve the community and engaging other partners Demonstrated experience conducting analytics and producing reporting that can inform progress and bring stakeholders along. Experience with systems and database management, data analysis and mastery of Excel required. Experience with other data systems and tools strongly preferred. Demonstrated passion and/or experience in philanthropy, social impact or environmental impact programs and projects and/or leading projects and cross-functional teams Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communications skills, including effective communication with a diverse set of stakeholders including retail partners Ability to work both independently and inter-dependently, in both remote and face-to-face environments Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, work with a high level of professional maturity, and Aptitude for navigating large, ambiguous and matrixed organizations and working with cross-functional teams to lead to demonstrated results and impact From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit for details. If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at or via email at . $88,400-$132,800 annually