’ mission and dedicated to supporting our worldwide team that is improving the lives of 30 million people in more than 40 countries.
In support of that mission, the Corporate Partnerships Team manages Mercy Corps’ relationships with major US companies by raising unrestricted revenue, co-creating strategically restricted grants and elevating Mercy Corps’ brand profile. We set bold agency-wide strategies, develop and manage relationships with corporate partners, and advance Mercy Corps’ mission through funding and partnerships.
The TemporaryDeputy Director, Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving,will lead the employee engagement and workplace giving team andbe responsible formanaging and growing the workplace giving program to raise criticalfunding from employees of key corporate partners and prospects in close coordination with the senior leadership on the corporate partnerships team. The successful candidate will have direct experience in deploying employee engagement and corporate social responsibility strategies (from the corporate or nonprofit sectors),business development and relationship management experience, an understanding of industry trends in corporate social responsibility and workplace giving, and a successful fundraising track record.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
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As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
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Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility
Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving Officer and Employee Engagement Officer (Mercy Corps in Europe)
Reports Directly To: Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Engagement
Works Directly With: Mercy Corps in Europe team, Corporate Partnership Directors, Corporate Partnership Deputy Directors, Mass Market Fundraising team, Development Operations team, Brand + Digital Marketing team
The successful Deputy Director of Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving willdemonstratean ability to get up to speed quickly, ability to execute upon a strategic vision, resourcefulness, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal individual must be adept at developing and executing complex strategies that align with Mercy Corps’ mission while driving meaningful outcomes. Creativity is essential, as this role often demands maximizing impact within the constraints of a limited budget and resources. Building strong relationships and fostering open communication across all levels of the organization are critical to gaining buy-in and cultivating a culture of collaboration. This individual should also demonstrate a data-driven approach, leveraging insights to refine approaches and measure success, while remaining adaptable to the unique challenges of the nonprofit sector.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Portland, Oregon or remote and it requires up to 15% travel to within the United States.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the
Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to
Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.