Manager, Advocacy – Hybrid

Washington DC USA

The Job:

As a Manager, Advocacy, you’ll be part of our Corporate Affairs team working as a hybrid employee.    You’ll get to:  

• Executes the company’s integrated advocacy strategy bringing together government relations, political engagement, strategic philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and communications to strengthen the company’s influence, reputation, and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Based in Washington, DC and reporting to the Corporate Affairs team, this role partners across the organization to execute advocacy initiatives, manage strategic programs, support executive engagement, cultivate external partnerships, and communicate Stanley Black & Decker’s priorities and impact to internal and external audiences.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder and strategic communicator with exceptional organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the drive to execute complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the Stanley Black & Decker Political Action Committee (SBD-PAC), including fundraising, compliance, reporting, vendor management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders including the SBD-PAC Board.
• Manage the company’s strategic philanthropy portfolio, including charitable giving budgets, contract negotiation, nonprofit partnerships, governance, financial reporting, and impact measurement.
• Support Stanley Black & Decker’s integrated advocacy strategy by coordinating advocacy initiatives, following the external policy environment, preparing executive briefings, and supporting engagement with policymakers, trade associations, and external partners.
• Develop executive presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications that support leadership engagement and ensure consistent messaging across advocacy initiatives.
• Partner across Corporate Affairs, Communications, Finance, Legal, HR, Commercial teams, and business leaders to execute integrated advocacy initiatives and strengthen stakeholder engagement including with employees.
• Support executive meetings, external events, coalition activities, and community partnerships that advance Stanley Black & Decker’s business priorities and reputation.
• Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives while continuously improving processes and driving operational excellence.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in advocacy, government affairs, corporate affairs, communications, political engagement, philanthropy, or a related field.
• Experience supporting advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, PACs, corporate philanthropy, or strategic programs preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets or complex programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.