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About the Role
The Director of Community Engagement will complement government affairs strategies by leading the development and implementation of community engagement strategies for political stakeholders. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, leveraging corporate social responsibility programs, educating and incorporating political stakeholders into this work, and ensuring the company's activities positively impact the communities in which we operate.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement strategies, with a focus on political stakeholders and priority geographies where Gap Inc. has the biggest community impact.
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Partner with sustainability team on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and programs.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to track, measure, and maximize community engagement opportunities and activities to ensure that the full assets of the organization are leveraged.
- Provide connectivity and coordination among internal teams to optimize priorities and share information across the groups.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of community engagement activities, with a focus on political engagement strategies.
- Represent the company at community events and meetings.
- Stay informed about community issues and trends in priority geographies that may affect the company.
- Lead company-wide efforts and initiatives on San Francisco revitalization.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7-10 years' experience in community affairs, public relations, or a related field.
- Experience developing and implementing successful community engagement strategies, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong executive presence and experience advising and interfacing with senior executives and political stakeholders, excellent executive- level verbal and written communication.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
- Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- See more of the benefits we offer.
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $168,300 - $223,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.