Foundation Liaison and Learning Manager
Levi Strauss Foundation
2 weeks 1 day ago
San Francisco, CA
Communications
Job Summary
The Levi Strauss Foundation is looking to add an enthusiastic and proactive team member to serve as Foundation Liaison and Learning Manager (FLLM).
An integral member of the LSF team, the FLLM will develop and implement learning and stakeholder relations strategies that support the foundation’s work.
The FLLM will collaborate with the foundation’s dynamic team to advance LSF’s philanthropic activities in social justice and create opportunities that amplify the work of the foundation’s grantee partners. In addition, they will partner with LS&Co.’s communications team and other parts of the company to align messages and communications opportunities. The FLLM will coordinate learning efforts to inform the foundation’s approach and strategies and manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.
The position reports to the Executive Director and will be based in Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco.
About LS&Co.
We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference. Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.
A company doesn’t last 171 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Beyond Yoga®, and Dockers®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity, and collaboration.
About the Levi Strauss Foundation
For more than 70 years, the Levi Strauss Foundation has embraced the energy and events of our time by supporting community partners who embody Levi Strauss & Co.’s values — originality, empathy, integrity, and courage. Today, LSF outfits movements and leaders fighting for a just and abundant world. As a corporate foundation with family roots, we aim to take courageous risks in service of these values and strive for meaningful impact with our core program areas focused on democracy, immigrant rights, reproductive justice, and improving the rights and well-being of apparel workers who make our products.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- In partnership with the Director of Programs, support a range of learning and evaluation functions including conducting literature reviews and field scans; synthesizing findings in writing and through data visualizations; facilitating conversations with the program team and other stakeholders to make meaning of grants data.
- Stay abreast of evaluation and learning trends and best practices, especially those in philanthropy and social justice.
- Support the planning and coordination of meetings and other opportunities for learning and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Coordinate LSF board meetings and other key meetings; provide regular updates to LSF board.
- Collaborate with the LSF team and LS&Co.’s communications team to promote the foundation’s goals through creative communications.
- Coordinate LSF’s participation in LS&Co.’s new employee orientation, employee volunteer opportunities, town halls, and other activities.
- Identify and create opportunities for partnerships and collaborations that advance LSF’s goals.
- Contribute to LS&Co.’s culture. Actively participate in training; diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops; and other activities that positively contribute to LS&Co.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred Experiences and Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in managing learning and evaluation for an organization.
- Deep and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with the Levi Strauss Foundation’s organizational values of originality, integrity, empathy, and courage.
- Excellent writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills.
- Innovative, creative, and critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized with an adaptable nature to work with a variety of partners and stakeholders.
- Experience and skill in executing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- High degree of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Eagerness to learn and grow within the position.
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Salary & Benefits
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot:
- 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
- Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations.
- Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000 We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.
Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement
The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.