Manager, U.S. Colleague Impact

American Express

. Lead New York colleague volunteering and execute a strategy to positively impact the New York community .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills to effectively lead community volunteering initiatives and manage relationships with nonprofit partners. Proficient in communication and collaboration to drive corporate sustainability strategies and support colleague engagement.

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Project ManagementCommunity EngagementNonprofit Partnership ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEvent Planning

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEvent PlanningCorporate SustainabilityBudget ManagementGrant Facilitation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBenevity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Corporate GivingVolunteer EventsCommunity ImpactColleague EngagementNonprofit Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead New York colleague volunteering and execute a strategy to positively impact the New York community
Support local nonprofits and lead colleague champions to host successful volunteer events
Manage relationships with community and nonprofit partners
Identify external partners or vendors to execute Corporate Sustainability strategies across the United States
Facilitate grants and strategically manage the United States volunteering budget
Drive strategy and support United States volunteering champions in hosting successful events
Support efforts across global markets on an ad-hoc basis
Support internal and external communication efforts across United States markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
4-6 years of relevant experience in either corporate giving, corporate sustainability, event planning, or project management
Strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across levels and functions
Demonstrated experience managing external partners and/or vendors; nonprofit partnership experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Benevity or similar employee engagement platforms is a plus
Passion for community impact, volunteering, and creating meaningful colleague experiences
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cross functionally in a detail-oriented environment
Based in New York City, with local travel within Manhattan and the surrounding area
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States required; no visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities