About the Role: The Associate Director of Corporate Engagement is a critical leader within the corporate team, responsible for guiding the day-to-day execution of all corporate programming and events. L.A. Works, as a nonprofit social enterprise, derives a portion of its funding from corporate supporters in exchange for creating impactful service opportunities. These range from large-scale school or nonprofit makeovers to quarterly environmental conservation projects. The Associate Director ensures these initiatives serve pressing social needs while fostering meaningful employee engagement and highlighting the corporate partner’s commitment to the community. 

  

Overseeing the operational aspects of L.A. Works’ corporate volunteer program, the Associate Director works closely with the Director of Corporate Engagement and supervises the Corporate Event Managers and Warehouse Coordinator. This role focuses on ensuring the seamless implementation of high-quality events, managing logistical details, and building strong relationships with nonprofit and corporate partners. A detail-oriented professional, the Associate Director will ensure that all aspects of event planning, from supply logistics to partner communication, are flawlessly executed. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, experience managing event logistics and teams, and a passion for creating innovative volunteer experiences that drive social change. 

  

Essential Job Functions 

The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities of the position. Incumbents may not be required to perform all roles listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 

  

Event Management: 

• Guide corporate event staff in overseeing the end-to-end service experience for Corporate Events clients. 

• Ensure regular communication with corporate clients throughout the planning process and through post-event gratitude and recaps. 

• Manage the documentation, reporting, and evaluation of corporate events to improve program delivery. 

• Coordinate logistics for corporate events, including supply ordering, warehouse management, and timely delivery. 

• Survey corporate volunteers post-event to gather insights for continuous improvement. 

 

Team Leadership: 

• Maintain a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting healthy work-life balance. 

• Continuously work to improve corporate event planning processes and outcomes. 

• Develop relationships with nonprofit organizations as potential corporate partner sites or beneficiaries. 

• Oversee the management of the warehouse, delegating day-to-day operations to the Warehouse and Office Coordinator, and ensuring readiness for events. 

• Supervise Corporate Event Managers and Coordinators, ensuring smooth execution of responsibilities and alignment with event goals. 

  

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with minimum of 3 years progressively responsible management experience. 

• Experience training and supervising employees or long-term volunteers a plus. 

• 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. 

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

• 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. DEI, Team FUN, Take Action, 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. 

  

Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Corporate Engagement. 
 
Time expectations and salary: This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary of $63,000 is commensurate with internal equity. L.A. Works offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance, professional development opportunities, a non-match 401k, and generous time-off. The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and L.A. Works may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. 

  

COVID-19 safety: L.A. Works requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exceptions as required by law. All employees are also required to submit to additional masking and social distancing requirements.

 

To apply: please email a cover letter describing why you are a good fit for this role, along with your resume and a list of references, as a single PDF document with the email subject line: Associate Director of Corporate Engagement to jobs@laworks.com. 

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Background check: As a finalist for a job, you will be subject to a routine background check. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job. A conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with L.A. Works. Qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the California Consumer Reporting Agencies Act requirements and Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 

 

L.A. Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

L.A. Works encourages all applicants to apply and seeks to hire qualified staff who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make us who we are.

 

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet all of the qualifications described.