We are seeking to hire a Social Impact Manager across the Americas. This role reports to the SVP, Sustainability Director, Americas and is responsible for supporting the delivery of our social impact strategy and goals by delivering the global social impact programs in the market. In close collaboration with our leadership teams, communications and HR, this role will develop and execute programs, support client work around sustainability, and raise awareness of the programs internally, including engaging and activating employees and recruiting/training volunteers as appropriate.

You will be working very closely with Dentsu Good: a Sustainability Accelerator , which is a global solution that creates business growth for purpose-driven brands with tangible social impact. We drive positive change and sustainable growth through integrated solutions that help people create the future they want to live in. Our purpose-led work moves across culture, content, consulting, ecosystems and experiences as diversified multipliers to industry partners & causes, governments and people.

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies and develops partnerships to support the delivery of the global flagship programs related to key areas in the strategy including sustainable consumption, equality, responsible media and skills.
• Act as the project manager on all Social Impact related projects and initiatives.
• Act as the point of contact for the region on all Social Impact related topics/queries.
• Identifies and manages key stakeholder relationships and ensures continual alignment with programs as applicable.
• Manages internal and external relationships as appropriate and proactively identifies, addresses and seeks to resolve differences between individual and/or interest groups.
• Launches and delivers specific digital skills programs as well as initiatives in schools, universities across local markets/offices and liaises with HR, local champions and external partners to ensure the programs are integrated into local talent strategy.
• Collaborates with employee communications to raise awareness of the Social Impact strategy and supporting programs with the objective to engage our people, build brand and reputation.
• Reports on progress against dentsu’s publicly stated goals for sustainability and social impact which include volunteering and number of beneficiaries through our programs.
• Collaborates and supports the global Social Impact team on key campaigns in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Developing expertise across sectoral and geographic sustainability challenges and opportunities

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Americas (U.S., Canada or LATAM )on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position or work transfers.
• Relevant experience in a project management, social impact and sustainability role
• Research and draw insights to feed into client solutions
• Excellent data analytics, Excel (pivot Tables) and PowerPoint skills
• Deep knowledge of environmental sustainability, emissions, renewable energy
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills and exemplary attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and multi-task and prioritize a high volume of project and tasks at one time
• Ability to work with diverse teams across an organization
• Getting Organized - is well organized and resourceful; effective and efficient at marshalling multiple resources to get things done; lays out tasks in sufficient detail to mark the trail; is able to get things done with less and in less time; can work on multiple tasks at once without losing track; foresees and plans around obstacles
• Focusing on Action and Outcomes - attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known; drives to finish everything he/she starts
• Acting with Ethics, Honor and Character - Is a person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; deals and talks straight; walks his/her talk; is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences
• Being Open and Receptive - at ease and relaxed; easy to talk to and get to know; listens attentively; is an open book; has a positive sense of humour; deals calmly with stress and gives people a chance to catch up

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000-$121,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

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