Director of Corporate Engagement

4 days ago


Los Angeles, United States La2050 Full time

L.A. Works unites Angelenos and inspires action for an equitable LA. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer action center, we create and manage hands-on community service projects to mobilize volunteers throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

About this job

he Director of Corporate Engagement leads the corporate team to ensure that each event addresses a pressing social need, engages employees in meaningful team building activities, and helps build awareness of their commitment to the community. As a nonprofit social enterprise, L.A. Works secures funding through partnerships with corporations to create meaningful service and engagement experiences that mobilize up to 5,000 volunteers annually. These initiatives range from large-scale days of service like MLK Day for 2,000 volunteers to 50-100 person customized hands-on activities like murals, gardening, crafting, and beautification projects at schools and nonprofit organizations.

Corporate Engagement Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation:

Support the effort of the External Affairs and Corporate Sponsorship Specialists secure corporate funding to mobilize up to 5,000 volunteers annually, generating at least $825,000 in fees-for-service and $175,000 in sponsorship funds in 2025, by crafting catchy proposals based on genuine community needs for new and returning corporations.

Play a lead role in developing and launching new corporate revenue-generating initiatives beyond one-off/transactional hands-on volunteer events.

Create and implement a growth plan to expand corporate funding opportunities, including both fees-for-service and sponsorships.

Relationship Building:

Support the VP of External Affairs in engaging corporate liaisons year-round to foster stronger connections and expand corporate involvement in L.A. Works programs (managed via Salesforce).

Lead the corporate team to identify in-kind donations and build vendor relationships for sponsorships and discounted rates.

Management/Supervision Responsibilities:

Maintain a positive and helpful team culture where all voices/ideas are valued and evaluated and there’s a healthy work/life balance amongst team members.

Oversee the execution of large Days of Service including but not limited to MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Day of Service, Earth Day and a Hispanic Heritage Day of Service.

Supervise a team of corporate event personnel.

Continuously work to improve corporate events and the planning process.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of eight years progressively responsible management experience.

Experience training and supervising employees or long-term volunteers.

Great event planning, organizational skills, and detail-oriented nature.

Knowledge of the nonprofit sector; in-depth understanding of volunteer management and engagement practices.

A track record of delivering results while juggling competing priorities under intense time pressure.

Comfortable delivering presentations and guiding a room of participants.

Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Ability to be creative and resourceful to develop new, unique programs and initiatives.

Open to and excited by the opportunity to inform our strategic thinking and work within an entrepreneurial environment.

Additional requirements:

Available to answer corporate inquiries (urgent requests) after work hours;

Participate in at least one of L.A Works Internal Task Forces (i.e. Team FUN, Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising, etc.).

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;

Valid driver’s license;

Access to personal car for occasional travel throughout Los Angeles County;

Some evening and weekend commitments; and

Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite.

To apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter that shares why you are interested in this role to HR3@laworks.com.

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