Micron Technology

Principal, Social Impact & Community Engagement

Micron Technology • $135K — $230K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of professional experience in social impact or community engagement.
  • 10+ years specifically in corporate philanthropy or related fields.
  • Successful track record in building partnerships with nonprofits and philanthropic organizations.
  • Experience managing grants from sourcing to impact reporting.
  • Strong digital proficiency, including use of AI tools.
  • Ability to navigate fast-paced environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Source and manage a local grants portfolio focused on STEM and AI education.
  • Encourage volunteerism and implement strategies for employee engagement.
  • Develop and execute tailored community engagement plans.
  • Represent Micron at local events and serve as spokesperson for social impact activities.
  • Collaborate across departments to integrate social impact into business priorities.
  • Track and evaluate the social impact of programs using data-driven insights.
  • Foster partnerships with local nonprofits and government entities.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Income protection benefits for illness or injury.
  • Paid family leave and robust paid time-off program.
  • Generous paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Access to a comprehensive Benefits Guide for detailed offerings.
Full Job Description
Micron Technology seeks a passionate, strategic, and community-centered Principal, Social Impact & Community Engagement to advance its social impact initiatives in New York and Minnesota. This position will also oversee the educator capacity building body of work. This position provides a superb chance to serve as Micron's local advocate for inclusive STEM and AI education. It involves supporting community efforts and employee participation at two diverse locations. Reporting directly to the North America Regional Director of SICE, you will lead the community engagement lifecycle for your territories. This involves sourcing and managing grants, mobilizing employee volunteers and donors, establishing partnerships with nonprofits, government, and civic groups, and representing Micron as a trusted and visible corporate citizen. You will be part of a globally minded, fast-paced team that prioritizes outcomes over outputs, innovation over inertia, and community as a core business priority. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and service, build trust with communities, navigate sophisticated corporate environments, and embraces Artificial Intelligence and digital tools, we want to meet you! Responsibilities: • Grantmaking & Portfolio Management: Source, build, and supervise a local grants portfolio consistent with Micron's social impact strategy. Emphasize growing access to STEM and AI education, employment, and career pathways for underrepresented and underserved communities in New York and Minnesota. Deliver STEM Signature Programs such as Chip Camps, Careers in Tech, and Going Tech through grants to trusted community partners. Steward grants through all phases, from partner identification and application assessment to impact evaluation and relationship support. Integrate participatory grantmaking practices, including engagement with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in portfolio development and decision-making. Manage all grants, sponsorships, and in-kind giving through Benevity, Micron's corporate giving platform. • Employee Volunteering & Giving: Build and implement strategies that engage staff volunteers and contributors in New York and Minnesota. Encourage a culture of giving and service. Lead site-level planning and coordination for Star Light, Micron's annual global month of service, ensuring strong participation, meaningful activities, and compelling storytelling. Cultivate partnerships with local nonprofits and community organizations that offer high-quality, skills-based volunteering opportunities for Micron team members. • Community Engagement: Formulate and deliver a community engagement plan customized for each area, championing constructive relationships with nonprofits, schools, multilateral entities, government associates, and other civil society partners. Establish and continue connections with other corporate and private philanthropic bodies, presenting Micron as a credible and collaborative community ally. Represent Micron at local community functions. Act as a spokesperson for media and partner interactions related to social impact activities in the U.S. • Corporate Collaboration & Shared Value: Practice a shared value approach to corporate philanthropy, integrating social impact into Micron's broader business priorities. Partner closely with internal teams including Communications, Marketing, Government Affairs, Sustainability, Talent Acquisition, University Relations, and People Experience, to ensure alignment and amplification of community work. Collaborate with SICE colleagues across Micron's global sites to share standard methodologies, scale successful programs, and contribute to team-wide priorities. Work as a liaison to specific ERGs, industry associations, and other internal teams as assigned. • Impact Measurement & Learning: Work alongside the Communications and Impact Measurement leads to track, assess, and share the social impact of your portfolio. Develop a culture of learning by detailing insights, bringing forward lessons learned, and steadily refining program quality and efficiency. Use data and analysis to guide decisions, back recommendations, and thoughtfully challenge assumptions. Minimum Qualifications: • 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in social impact, community engagement, corporate philanthropy, or related fields. • Proven success building and leading partnerships with nonprofit, multilateral, and philanthropic organizations to deliver programs for underserved populations. • Experience managing grant portfolios end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, contracting, and impact reporting. • Strong global collaboration skills, including working across time zones in matrixed organizations, with excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and a growth mindset. Travel within US, especially to Minnesota, Virginia, and Idaho and occasionally to other Micron sites or community events is expected as part of the role (~ 25%). • High digital proficiency (including Artificial Intelligence tools), ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments, and strong communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Deep familiarity with New York and Minnesota's social impact and philanthropic landscape, paired with knowledge of corporate philanthropy guidelines and emerging trends. • Experience crafting or supporting programs in STEM and AI education, workforce development, or job readiness. • Solid understanding of social impact measurement, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks or equivalent experience. • Hands-on experience with Benevity or similar corporate giving and employee volunteering platforms. • Demonstrated ability to champion innovation, shared learning, and accountability across teams and partnerships. The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $135,000.00 - $230,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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43,000 employees
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Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
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