Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Community Affairs Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. Flexible hybrid work schedule available. Position Overview: The Community Affairs Specialist is a unique role that supports local community engagement efforts and global charitable contributions. The successful candidate will work with internal Eaton teams and external stakeholders to lead key Eaton community relations programs and processes, including our grantmaking process, the Stover Award process, and local Cleveland community programs such as Days of Caring and United Way. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Plan and lead Cleveland-area volunteer events and employee fundraising campaigns (Days of Caring, United Way, Harvest for Hunger, etc.). Lead the Stover Volunteerism Awards process. Serve as first point of contact for all charitable requests and manage and run the charitable request process. Maintain the grants database and communicate with grant applicants and recipients. Manage the grant payment process (in the US and internationally) and the matching gift program. Manage Eaton disaster relief efforts. Engage with external community stakeholders (locally and globally as needed) and develop/maintain strong relationships with Eaton site leaders as required. Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Human Resources. 2 years’ experience in community affairs or community relations Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates currently located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in event planning and charitable giving programs and knowledge of Cleveland non-profit sector preferred. Microsoft Office 365 (including SharePoint), experience in grants management or similar databases preferred. Position Criteria: Excellent communication skills (written and oral), ability to create strong relationships, ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines effectively, attention to detail, strong customer service attitude. Ability to engage with Eaton senior leadership in a professional and effective manner. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #LI-AM6 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Public & Community Affairs Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time