Senior Specialist - Social Impact and Sustainability
Are you purpose driven? Do you like building connection and community? Are you well organized and have a passion for project management? Can you bring together cross-functional teams to execute ideas? Can you tell compelling stories that inspire and engage people? Are you fascinated by ESG want to make a difference in the world?
As a senior specialist, you will play a critical role for Best Buy Canada’s Communication department. You will be responsible for planning and executing social impact events and national initiatives to engage employees and increase awareness and recognition of Best Buy’s commitment to community.
In this role, the successful candidate is needed to be in the greater Vancouver, BC area, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
Join our innovative team as a senior specialist!
What you’ll do:
- Lead the planning and tactical execution of social impact events and programs, including budget management, relationship management with external partners and onsite event management
- Support stores and provide counsel on how to engage in their local communities through store donations and employee volunteerism
- Collaborate with the team and support the execution of Best Buy’s social impact national initiatives including grants, donations and ongoing community programs
- Work closely with key internal stakeholders including merchants and retail operations to execute major campaigns and adhoc donation requests and events
- Identify opportunities to promote social impact initiatives through internal, PR, social media and marketing channels to build awareness and drive employee engagement
- Connect team members and support sustainability progress across the org to ensure efficiency, momentum and success of cross-functional initiatives
- Be comfortable as a spokesperson in all media channels
- Provide media relations support through story generation, writing and editing media materials
What we’re looking for:
- 4+ years of Communications experience in a deadline driven, multi- stakeholder, fast paced environment.
- Business experience, collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- Project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Why you’ll love it here:
- Remote-first work environment
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program
- TFSA and RRSP programs
- 100% matched company pension plan
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
Annualized base pay range
$74,000.00 - $80,000.00
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
What We Do
At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its people by encouraging diversity of thought and passion while providing strong leadership and mentorship.
We enrich lives through technology by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and over 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.
Why Work With Us
Millions of customers rely on Best Buy to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, you will contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and your peers. Work with a collaborative team that empowers its people.
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