Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility

Job ID 10147695 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 29, 2026

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Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (Community Engagement) supports The Walt Disney Company’s charitable giving efforts. This position is focused on New York community engagement and includes work in other key markets, namely Washington, D.C. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing strategies that strengthen Disney’s presence, reputation, and positive impact within local communities. This includes leading nonprofit partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts that support The Walt Disney Company’s business, public affairs, and social impact priorities, as well as collaborating with the Disney VoluntEARS team on employee volunteerism and events. A key aspect of the role includes collaborating and aligning with partners across the business, including WABC. You will serve as a strategic thought partner across business segments and ensure all community engagement efforts reflect Disney’s long-term commitment to creating meaningful social impact in the communities in which we operate.

This role will report to Director, Corporate Social Responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New York City Community Engagement Leadership

Implement and steward community engagement strategies tailored to the unique cultural and civic landscape of New York City and Disney’s presence in the market. This includes:

Strategic Leadership & Program Implementation

Lead and implement comprehensive community engagement initiatives aligned with TWDC’s social impact strategy and business priorities.
Collaborate and communicate with business segment partners in the market, serving as a strategic hub and thought partner.
Socialize and secure alignment on strategies that strengthen Disney’s community impact.
Identify opportunities to deepen community relationships and expand impact through partnerships, grants, volunteerism, and events.
Oversee program measurement and reporting, and collaborate with Communications team on impact storytelling, to highlight the value of community initiatives.

Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and manage high‑impact relationships with nonprofits, community leaders, cultural institutions, and other organizations.
Evaluate new and existing partnership opportunities for strategic alignment, brand fit, and measurable outcomes.
Represent Disney at community events, fundraisers, and industry forums and manage event attendance on behalf of the company to advance the company’s presence and leadership in the community.

Employee Engagement & Events

Partner with VoluntEARS, Internal Communications, and HR teams to support employee, skills‑based volunteer programs, and company‑wide events.
Execute VoluntEARS activations in the market as needed in support of Burbank-based Global VoluntEARS team.
Identify and help to facilitate meaningful opportunities for employees to contribute to the company’s social impact efforts in the local community.

Charitable Grant & In-Kind Administration

Manage and issue charitable grants to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit relationship management, obtaining and/or developing grant documentation, CyberGrants processes, and payment logistics.
Manage and issue in-kind donations to external nonprofit partners and maintain associated internal systems.
Manage program budget including vendor management and invoice processing, charitable grants, and reporting.

Community Engagement in Other Markets

Support community engagement efforts in Disney’s key markets outside of New York, including Washington, D.C., and with national nonprofits as needed.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Government Relations, and cross-enterprise CSR and Community Engagement teams, including Disney Entertainment, WABC and ESPN, to align and maximize charitable efforts.
Work together with cross-enterprise CSR and Community Engagement teams on integrations, events, onsite support with live shows, and day-of support with key initiatives.
Work closely with Communications team to support storytelling efforts around community engagement initiatives.
Consult and support business segments on local community engagement needs related to events, on-air coverage, and activations.
Provide expert guidance on community considerations during project planning and crisis response situations.

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of experience in community engagement, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, philanthropy, or nonprofit program management
Knowledge of and/or experience in community relations in New York City
Understanding of and/or work experience in the media sector
Proven ability to design and execute large‑scale community programs with measurable impact
Strong relationship‑building skills and experience collaborating with varied stakeholders across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors
Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities
Experience managing budgets, grants, and program measurement/reporting tools
Experience leading cross‑functional working groups
Knowledge of philanthropic best practices and nonprofit governance
Ability to handle sensitive community issues with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment
Solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to think differently while problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in CyberGrants and SAP
Knowledge of or experience in community relations in Washington, D.C.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Business, or equivalent work experience required

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The hiring range for this position in New York is $145,800.00 to $195,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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