Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a leader to join our America’s Social & Community Impact team focused on the Future of Youth Sport locally in Los Angeles. This role will be responsible for implementing and coordinating key components of a local Los Angeles strategy by focusing on project management and coordination and communication across multiple stakeholders. This person will engage with internal stakeholders and external Nike partners to ensure excellence in Nike’s partnership and program delivery. An ideal candidate is passionate about Nike’s purpose priorities coming to life in the Los Angeles area, is an organized project manager with proven follow through, has program management experience from concept to execution, and is a strong communicator. We are looking for a quick and eager learner, with an inclusive mindset, who can help the team be successful in making a positive impact. Be authentic, courageous and inspired by the possibilities of the unknown.  We will work together as one team, supporting each other in doing meaningful work, driving impact for diverse communities and connecting to sport every day. 

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

• If this is you, you’ll be working with the Americas Social & Community Impact team based in Los Angeles.
  • Primarily, this role will lead on driving the Future of Youth Sport strategy across Los Angeles through community investments and in direct communication with stakeholders from across the sector, budget management, event support and working with external community partners.
  • Leading collaboration with the Youth Sport Research and Innovation team to measure the impact of NIKE Inc.’s commitment to powering the Future of Youth Sport in Los Angeles;
  • Coordination with grantees from SCI led portfolios focused on getting kids active and employee engagement;
  • Implement and manage an integrated approach to community development that connects back through a corporate responsibility lens, including investment and ongoing partner strategies that focuses on highest impact efforts while effectively responding to the immediate needs of partners internally and externally; 
  • Manage day to day relationships to foster SCI collaboration and integration opportunities with a cross-functional team in the LA office including but not limited to Brand marketing, city-based employee networks, and employee engagement moments.
  • Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals at the global, geography and city levels. 

• A typical day/week will include performing work in support of a portfolio of community investments, including the following activities.

• Partner closely with the Social & Community Impact team and cross-functional teams on community-based initiatives that develop and support efforts focused on communities and populations in Los Angeles focused on driving the Future of Youth Sport, leading with girls.
• Manage internal and external partners to support additional key initiatives in the city that deepen relationships and impact within the community, either with Nike nonprofit grantees, institutional partners in the city, or internal partner departments.
• Additional work will focus on the management of a high-quality grantmaking process, coordination of the measurement and evaluation of the community investment portfolio, identification of employee engagement opportunities and execution of an integrated communication and brand plan to support and amplify community initiatives all of this with a foundational focus on operational excellence.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will work directly with the Director, Social & Community Impact, Los Angeles and sit in the larger Social & Community Impact Americas Team. This role will also work closely with a cross functional team including various functions across Nike. This role will be expected to keep our projects on task and elevate questions or needs for team members with functional expertise to answer. This role will also work directly with community partners external to Nike. The role will be a hybrid role working in the LAHQ office four days a week and remotely once a week.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Community Development or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Minimum of 4 years of professional, relevant experience in corporate social responsibility/social sustainability and/or community development.
• Expertise in either community outreach and stakeholder engagement, and/or brand integration and strategic alignment within the corporate environment.
• High level partner and/or portfolio management experience across a few of the following sectors: diversity, equity and inclusion, NGO, government, education, sport/physical activity, and youth development.
• Experience participating in and/or leading collective action and/or systems change work.
• Experience with project management, managing daily activities and delivering results in a cross-functional environment.
• Work with leadership and team leads to help ensure strategy and execution alignment, and drive decision making.
• Excellent communication, analytical, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate complex internal and external organizations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Airtabl, SalesForce, KeyNote and Miro.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a large, matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel domestically (15%).

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.