Lead, FoodShare & Hunger Relief
Now Brewing – FoodShare & Hunger Relief lead! #tobeapartner
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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
At Starbucks, we have always believed in the importance of building a great, enduring company that balances profitability with a social conscience. We have high aspirations for the future and acquiring the right talent for our future is paramount. This company is different. We believe in being performance driven through the lens of humanity. The Environmental & Social Impact team aspires to create an equitable, resilient, and sustainable future for Starbucks communities and the planet. The FoodShare & Hunger Relief team supports this vision by helping to reduce food loss & waste while increasing equitable access to nutritious food around the world.
We are looking for a passionate, expert, and strategy partner to help us support a highly matrixed, deeply passionate, global sustainability & social impact team to set, refine and deliver against our 2030 targets and our overall ambition to grow our business through the lens of sustainability.
As a lead, FoodShare & Hunger Relief, you will…
- Project manage critical sustainability and social impact programs: manage projects and programs that help us set, refine, and achieve our 2030 goals for sustainable food systems, creating connections across the enterprise and industry to maximize our impact.
- Impact and Resource Management. Analyze data and impact from programs and projects and create clear summaries and reports connected to program KPIs and success targets. Manage team budget and resources.
- Support strategic relationships to advance programs: Support NGO, industry, and other stakeholder partnerships and relationships, facilitating connections across the enterprise and beyond, tracking overall engagement, agreements, and overseeing program implementation, as appropriate to achieve sustainability ambitions.
- Support partner and customer engagement activations: manage initiatives and campaigns that help us raise awareness for hunger relief and food waste with partners and customers.
- Deliver sustainability & social impact subject matter expertise and actionable guidance: Act as part of the internal expert team providing clear, actionable insights on topics including sustainable food systems, hunger relief, food waste. This will include tracking industry standards, methodology, and industry benchmarking and best practices.
- Enjoy working in a dynamic field and team: Anticipate needs and adapt to changing demands of a dynamic field, team and enterprise. Excited to support special projects and new initiatives that support our overall road map to our 2030 targets and broader ambitions.
We’d love to hear from people with:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, additional advanced degrees valued
5-7+ years leading sustainable food systems, corporate food loss & waste / hunger relief, or related impact programs and projects and/or leading strategy programs, projects, and cross-functional teams in other environment / social impact areas
Demonstrated results working on wide ranging external partnerships with NGOs, government, other companies, and more
Excellent data analysis and financial management skills
Proven ability to effectively collaborate across functions and/or geographies to solve complex problems
Ability to work in a matrix organization; handle competing priorities; influence others to deliver performance
Strong analytical and program management skills; ability to research and synthesize various sources of information to develop a cohesive point of view
Superb communications skills, both orally and in writing for various audiences
From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.
