Lead Associate, Culture & Engagement (P2)

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

Save the C Hildren

For over 100 years, Save the C Hildren has been fighting for the rights of c hildren. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the C Hildren, you are creating positive, irreversible change for c hildren, and the future we all share.

The Role

As the Lead Associate, Culture & Engagement, you will be integral to our work in helping vulnerable c hildren achieve a brighter future. You will play a critical role in advancing a culture of inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement across the organization. This individual will serve as a central connector between Connection Groups, new employees, and broader engagement initiatives- ensuring every employee feels seen, valued, and included in our mission.

Location

Hybrid - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You will Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Inclusion & Belonging (50%)

Contribute to the development and execution of the agency's Inclusion & Belonging strategy.

Act as the primary liaison and support system for all Connection Groups, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Support the creation, implementation, and tracking of Connection Group annual workplans.

Collaborate with Connection Group Leads and Internal Communications to develop and execute a comprehensive annual communications strategy highlighting group initiatives and impact.

Partner with Talent Development Advisors to design and deliver leadership development training for Connection Group leads, fostering inclusive leadership practices.

New Employee Onboarding and Orientation (20%):

Coordinate operations of new employee onboarding and orientation program with Talent Attraction and Acquisition team to ensure new employees feel welcomed, informed, and connected.

Coordinate and facilitate bi-monthly new employee orientation and monthly new employee brown bags.

Continuously evaluate and improve the onboarding process to align with organizational culture to strengthen integration and retention.

Employee Engagement and Experience (30%):

Support the planning, implementation, and communication of the annual Engagement Survey and supplemental Pulse Surveys, including logistics, vendor collaboration, and the distribution of results to leaders and employees.

Coordinate and track the post-survey action planning process, ensuring clarity, accessibility, accountability, and follow-through on engagement commitments across teams.

Work cross-functionally to support both in-person and virtual engagement strategies.

Plan and execute employee events including staff annual Founder's Day celebrations and in-office connection activities.

Communicate People & Culture initiatives and progress across the organization.

Required qualifications for the role:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience

Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects

Ability to work independently, organize and set priorities and handle multiple tasks

Experience organizing and facilitating staff training

Experience with learning management systems, survey tools, collaboration tools and HRIS systems

Strong analytical skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization

Creative thinker with a passion for culture-building and fostering belonging

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

Experience in non-profit industry

Experience with virtual and hybrid event planning

Compensation

Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250 - $80,750 base salary

Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65,450 - $73,150 base salary

Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59,500 - $66,500 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the C Hildren. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the C Hildren US will invest in you.

Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the c hildren it serves and helping protect the c hildren with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for c hildren and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, s exual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the C Hildren complies with all applicable laws.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LEADA008435