Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team



NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.



With a mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete• in the world, the power of sport is at the heart of NIKE's DNA. The Social & Community Impact (SCI) team fulfills this mission through a sports-led community portfolio that engages partners, organizations, experts, NIKE internal teams and others to move the world and get kids active. Today, the world is moving less and less, and this generation of children is the least physically active ever. Leveraging our resources and ability to inspire, the SCI team engages the NIKE footprint, employees, consumers and the world to shift the paradigm of physical inactivity.



WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH



This role will play a vital role as part of the South East Asia & I ndia (SEA&I) Social & Community Impact (SCI) Team, while collaborating closely with the business teams based in SEA&I and Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA). You will report to Senior Director, SCI Asia Pacific who is based in Tokyo. You will build partnerships with variety of functions in both SEA&I and World Headquarters (WHQ) in Portland, Oregon including Government and Public Affairs, Communications, Brand Marketing, Leagues and Grassroots, Consumer Constructs, Nike Direct and the broader global Social & Community Impact (SCI) team to align and steward the investments.



WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR



We are looking for a Principal Community Affairs to join our South East Asia & India (SEA&I) Social & Community Impact (SCI) team in Bangalore. This role leads and guides local teams in managing a portfolio of external partnerships and engaging employees in community across India . Ability to leverage corporate and non-profit experience, understanding of brand integration and communications while also building relationships and driving operational excellence are all key to helping us win as a team.


• Proven capabilities to lead cross-functional initiatives by taking a collaborative approach and influencing others.
• Experience of a corporate environment working with brand marketing and communication teams.
• Experience playing a leadership role in multi-sector partnerships, including with government, NGOs, sporting associations and multi-lateral groups.
• Planning and managing corporate volunteers
• Knowledge of the social impact, corporate responsibility and sports sectors. Direct experience working in these sectors in India is strong plus.



WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON



You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Social & Community Impact (SCI) strategy for Nike India . You will assess and focus resources on a portfolio of community investments that create positive youth experiences in sport and play, and increase the ability for all people in SEA&I to thrive. A typical day/ week addresses the needs of both internal and external stakeholders to positively impact the community. Examples include leading collaborative approaches to train and develop coaches, building our community investment portfolio, identifying employee engagement opportunities, and executing an integrated communication and brand plan to support and amplify community initiatives or brand led events and activations.


• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Sustainability, Project Management, Marketing, Business or anything equivalent.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in Social Impact/ Corporate Responsibility/ Non-profit Sector.
• Strong oral and written communication skills English as a requirement, Kannada & any other regional language are a plus.
• Ability to work across multiple different projects at one time, supporting different initiative tracks.



NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete• in the world.



NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.



Benefits



Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.