Community Impact Program Manager

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This role is part of the Corporate Responsibility team, which leads companywide efforts focused onEmpowering People,Sustaining Places, andEnhancing Responsible Business Practices.

As the Community Impact Program Manager, you will lead efforts in support of community impact at Columbia Sportswear Company. This includes a focus on non-profit partnerships, employee giving and volunteering, partnering with our Employee Resource Networks

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead the execution of Community Impact programs focused onAccess to the OutdoorsandConservation, including nonprofit partnerships, cause marketing campaigns, employee giving & volunteering and product donations.
• Manage day-to-day operations of community programs, program management, reporting, partner communications, processing and tracking donations.
• Track and evaluate program performance using KPIs and impact metrics; prepare regular updates for internal stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation and growth of employee engagement programs, includingvolunteer initiatives,employee giving campaigns, andmatching gift programs.
• Partner with HR, DEI, Employee Resource Networks and functional teams to create meaningful opportunities for employees to connect with community partners and contribute to causes aligned with CSC's values.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders aligned with our Access & Conservation goals.
• Contribute to internal and external messaging about Community Impact initiatives, including storytelling that highlights partner impact and program outcomes.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in outdoor access, conservation, and corporate philanthropy.

YOU ARE

• Passionate about the outdoors and committed to making it more accessible and sustainable.
• A collaborative team player with strong operational and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A clear communicator who can build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Curious and proactive, always looking for ways to improve and innovate.

YOUHAVE

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit management, or community engagement.
• Experience managing programs or partnerships in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience leading employee engagement or volunteer programs is strongly preferred.
• Strong operational process improvement skills, preferably with a CRM tool like Salesforce
• Familiarity with impact measurement and reporting tools.
• Passion for the outdoors and alignment with CSC's values ofdoing the right thing,relentless improvement, andconnecting people with nature.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.