
About this role:
This position will provide strategic leadership for community relations programs in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; encompassing the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. As a Senior Lead in the DMV region, this position will collaborate with senior business leaders and community stakeholders to advance Wells Fargo’s reputation as a premier corporate citizenship leader. This highly visible role will sit at 1700 K Street, NW in Washington, DC and offers a hybrid work schedule. The Wells Fargo job profile is Senior Lead Community Impact & Sustainability Specialist.
In this role, you will:
Develop innovative strategies to align with community relations programs and philanthropic initiatives
Design stakeholder engagement strategies that position company as a corporate citizenship leader
Manage grant programs, measure impact, progress against commitments and portfolio effectiveness
Champion employee engagement initiatives to support volunteerism and community leadership
In partnership with Corporate Communications, secure positive news coverage for proactive messaging and strategic reputation management
Partner with civic and nonprofit community organizations to execute on philanthropy strategies.
Support a strong risk culture and compliance with federal, state and local banking regulations
Serve as a key member of the community relations team and bring best practices to scale
Drive market activations and amplify storytelling opportunities along with the Foundations mission
In partnership with Government Relations & Public Policy, engage with key government, stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of Community Impact & Sustainability experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience developing strategic plans for community-based initiatives for a Fortune 500 company
Experience driving transformational change objectives to align with philanthropic initiatives
Experience developing financial projections and analyzing variances for community impact initiatives
Experience partnering with community organizations such as non-profits and activist groups
Experience presenting information that persuades, and enhances understanding at all levels
Experience building strong relationships and collaborating across large organizations
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Office Location & Pay Range:
1700 K Street, NW - Washington, DC ($126,400 - $262,600)
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$126,400.00 - $262,600.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Posting End Date:
1 Jun 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.