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Are you passionate about philanthropy, community impact, and strategic giving? C.H. Robinson is looking for a Senior Community Relations Consultant to play a key role in advancing our corporate social responsibility mission and strengthening the communities where we live and work. This position is based in Eden Prairie, MN, with the expectation to work onsite as needed.

This role focuses on managing the C.H. Robinson Foundation’s grantmaking programs, driving charitable giving initiatives, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to tell our story, measure our impact, and grow our programs. You’ll be a critical team member in executing the strategy for employee engagement, disaster response, nonprofit partnerships, and community investment.

Responsibilities:

Grants & Foundation Program Management

+ Lead the end-to-end administration of C.H. Robinson Foundation grant programs, including application intake, vetting, communications, and partner engagement

+ Oversee the Foundation’s internal grant review committees, preparing materials, leading meetings, and providing training and guidance

+ Manage the annual scholarship program and employee relief fund, ensuring effective communication, application review, and program compliance

+ Collaborate with leadership to propose and track the Foundation’s annual budget; maintain alignment with business and philanthropic priorities

+ In partnership with leadership, develop KPIs and a measurement strategy to assess and report on the impact of Foundation giving

+ Review and recommend disaster relief response plans and donated transportation requests, aligning support with company values and capacity

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

+ Create and review content for external presentations and collateral materials in coordination with the brand and design team

+ Prepare materials and communication for Foundation Board meetings, supporting engagement, alignment, and transparency

+ Serve as a strategic partner to nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders, building meaningful long-term relationships

+ Contribute to and support internal employee engagement strategy execution

Program & Vendor Oversight

+ Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery of charitable giving platforms and employee engagement tools (e.g., YourCause)

+ Continuously evaluate and recommend program improvements or new initiatives that align with company-wide sustainability strategies

Required Qualifications:

+ High School diploma or GED

+ Minimum 5 years of experience with corporate responsibility, foundations, grant programing or similar

+ Ability to work evening and weekends up to 15% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

+ Comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environment

+ Outstanding ability to manage relationships and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes

+ Excellent consultative skills and ability to communicate and influence effectively across varied stakeholder audiences

+ Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audience

+ Possesses strong strategic orientation, ability to think critically, and evaluate broad impacts of work

+ Proven ability to work with minimal guidance, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances

+ Experience with YourCause/Blackbaud

+ Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$76,100.00 - $118,700.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

EOE//Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

+ Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Enhanced Fertility benefits

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

+ Dental and Vision

+ Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

+ Paid and floating holidays

+ Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

+ Paid parental leave

+ Paid time off to volunteer in your community

+ Charitable Giving Match Program

+ 401(k) with 6% company matching

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .