Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

The Avery Dennison Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The mission of the Avery Dennison Foundation is to advance the causes of education and sustainability in the communities where Avery Dennison employees live and work, and encourage employee engagement with a spirit of invention and innovation. Through our community investment, philanthropy and employee volunteerism programs, we empower communities to maximize their resources – helping to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods across the globe.

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Overview

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team is seeking a creative self-starter to support  global philanthropy initiatives. Must have a minimum of  two years experience in the nonprofit sector and a passion for designing and creating interactive events that advance philanthropic goods. Responsibilities include program execution, supporting community employee engagement strategy, and international grantmaking.  This position will support a variety of employee engagement initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support the grantmaking process, including reviewing requests and vetting organizations.

• Assist with management of philanthropic/CSR database.

• Manage ongoing photo archives

• Manage corporate sponsorships and files,

• Conduct research to contribute to program planning

• Assist with drafting CSR documents and presentation for leadership and Foundation Trustees.

• Craft stories and utilize the corporate intranet and social media tools to share highlights from events and spark dialogue.

• Assist with logistics for volunteer events and employee giving campaigns.

• Support with administrative duties that may include travel, expenses, scheduling, etc.

• Special Projects as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Health or other related field required

• Ability to operate effectively as a self-starter, yet also participate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be organized and place importance on project ownership, attention to detail, and have the ability to handle a quick-paced environment.

• Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize effectively.

• Energy and enthusiasm for exploring new ways to communicate with employees.

• Experience planning programs or events, including volunteer coordination.

• Experience with Google applications.

• Outstanding writing and research skills.

• Willingness to learn and flexibility.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.