Sustainability External Engagement Leader

About this role:

Reporting to the head of Sustainability, this position will lead a small team and the company's external engagement strategy for sustainability-related initiatives across the US. This individual will build relationships with key industry actors to champion Wells Fargo's sustainability reputation, activities and impacts. This leader will direct the sustainability team's conference and events strategy and will work closely with the Wells Fargo Foundation to oversee sustainability-related philanthropy. This position can sit in New York, NY or Washington, DC and is required to be in the office 3 days a week. The Wells Fargo job profile is Community Impact & Sustainability Director.

In this role, you will:

• Develop the Bank's external engagement strategy for enterprise sustainability-related initiatives
• Implement sustainability-related advocacy strategies that support the Bank's business objectives
• Serve as a spokesperson and thought leader on the appropriate role of finance in the field of sustainability
• Work with Wells Fargo's Government Relations team and other partners to foster relationships with key government, philanthropic, nonprofit and community leaders
• Facilitate engagement with organizations and non-profits through collaborations and grantmaking
• Represent Wells Fargo in sustainability-related working groups and associations
• Oversee a portfolio of sustainability-related grants to nonprofits
• Partner with senior leaders across Public Affairs to enhance our reputation as a leader in sustainability
• Deliver executive-level presentations that influence decision makers
• Lead and coach a small team of geographically dispersed professionals

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of Community Impact or Sustainability experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4 years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing external engagement strategies for sustainability-related initiatives
• Experience designing advocacy strategies that drive change
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders on sustainability-related initiatives
• Experience managing relationships and collaborating with external stakeholders
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations with MS PowerPoint
• Experience leading, high-performing geographically dispersed teams

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Office Locations & Base Pay Ranges:

• 150 East 42nd Street - New York, NY ($138,500 to $287,600)
• 1700 K Street, NW - Washington, DC ($126,400 to $262,600)

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$126,400.00 - $287,600.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
20 Mar 2025

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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