Principal Financial Group · 17 hours ago
Sr. Associate, Foundation/Community Relations (Des Moines Only)
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expPrincipal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Associate for their Foundation and Community Relations team. This role involves program and project management, relationship management, and research to support community engagement and sponsorship initiatives.
Financial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Research strategic issue areas relevant to F/CR work; conduct due diligence for prospective sponsorships and programs
Actively maintain relationships with external vendors and community-based organizations, including monitoring program and contract deliverables
Represent the enterprise and F/CR by participating in employee activations, national conferences, site visits, presentations, and convenings
Build and maintain internal and external connections with stakeholders
Work with the Communications team to develop story strategy and deliver and activate on content related to employee community service across the globe
Develop annual activation calendar and event flighting strategy, in conjunction with other F/CR team members
Lead F/CR’s activation projects as set forth in its annual calendar, including identifying strategic collaborations with community organizations, coordinating with groups across the enterprise, and managing community organizations and third-party vendors to ensure that programs and events meet stated goals
Assist Principal employees, retirees, and advisors with CSR tool and provide technical training on use of CSR tool
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 5 years' work experience, preferably in the nonprofit or philanthropic sectors
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with planning and organizational skills and high attention to detail, accuracy, and protocol
Excellent writing ability accompanied by outstanding interpersonal skills, and proven presentation skills
Professional presence to serve as an excellent brand and enterprise representative, represent the enterprise and F/CR among constituents, including community organizations and employees
Experience balancing multiple projects simultaneously and ability to take ownership of assigned projects
Ability and availability to travel, including some international travel
Ability and availability to work evenings and weekends, as required
Written and oral fluency in English; secondary language proficiency highly desirable
Sophisticated knowledge of Microsoft Suite
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Pension Eligible
Company
Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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