Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
Support a Global team to help drive impactful grantmaking operations by assisting with U.S. grantee relationships, ensuring accurate and timely grant processing, coordinating in-kind donations, and administrating associate give back benefits. This role is based at our headquarters in the Boston area.
Grantee Relationship Support: Play a customer service role asfirst point of contact for U.S. grantees, manage a small portfolio of community grants, andassist with general inquires and troubleshooting.
Grant Processing and Coordination: Prepare and approve grant packages in Blackbaud, process payments, mail checks, log declinations, and ensure accurate meeting agendas and grant packages
NBF Inbox and Event Management: Manage the NBF mail inbox, maintain a calendar of events, publicize charity events, and recruit associates to attend.
Product Coordination and Fulfillment: Coordinate with Team Apparel, Promotions, and the Global Philanthropy team to fulfill product orders, manage non-profit discounts, and ensure timely donations of uniforms, footwear, and apparel to grantees.
Give Back Benefits Administration: Administer Corporate Match and Dollars for Doers benefits, communicate give-back benefits quarterly, and process corporate match and Dollars for Doers for U.S. associates.
Department Administration: Schedule meetings, manage logistics, troubleshoot IT issues, track budgets, plan travel,and contribute to team projects and onboarding.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
