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Microsoft

Director of Community Affairs

Redmond, WA · On-site

To lead the next chapter of our community investment in Washington, we are hiring a Director of Community Affairs. This is a senior leadership role on the WSGEE team, accountable for Microsoft ...

City of New York

Community Affairs Advocate

Manhattan, NY

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Advocate is a core member of the Community Affairs Unit as a lead liaison for local stakeholders including but not limited ...

City of New York

Community Affairs Advocate

Manhattan, NY

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Advocate is a core member of the Community Affairs Unit as a lead liaison for local stakeholders including but not limited ...

City of New York

Community Affairs Advocate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Advocate is a core member of the Community Affairs Unit as a lead liaison for local stakeholders including but not limited ...

City of New York

Community Affairs Advocate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Advocate is a core member of the Community Affairs Unit as a lead liaison for local stakeholders including but not limited ...

City of New York

Community Affairs Advocate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Advocate is a core member of the Community Affairs Unit as a lead liaison for local stakeholders including but not limited ...

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How much do community affairs director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for community affairs director in the United States is $112,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community affairs director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Affairs Director, you need expertise in public relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, usually supported by a degree in communications, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, social media management tools, and event planning software is often essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and persuasive communication help build strong partnerships and foster community trust. These skills are crucial for effectively representing an organization’s interests, resolving issues, and creating impactful community programs.

What is the difference between Community Affairs Director vs Community Relations Manager?

AspectCommunity Affairs DirectorCommunity Relations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree, experience in public relations or community engagementBachelor’s degree, background in communications or public relations
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high-level stakeholder engagementDay-to-day community outreach, event coordination
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, nonprofits, government agenciesCorporations, nonprofits, local government
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior community engagement rolesEntry to mid-level community outreach roles

The Community Affairs Director typically handles strategic planning and high-level stakeholder engagement, focusing on long-term community initiatives. In contrast, the Community Relations Manager focuses more on daily outreach activities, event management, and maintaining community relationships. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are used across various industries, but they differ in scope and seniority.

How does a community affairs director typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Community Affairs Director regularly works cross-functionally with departments such as marketing, public relations, government affairs, and corporate social responsibility to ensure that community initiatives align with organizational goals. They often coordinate joint projects, share stakeholder feedback, and participate in strategic planning meetings to maximize community impact. Effective collaboration is essential for managing events, outreach campaigns, and partnerships, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Building internal relationships helps the director advocate for community interests while supporting the broader mission of the organization.

What does a community affairs director do?

A Community Affairs Director is responsible for managing relationships between an organization and the local community. They develop and implement programs to address community concerns, represent the organization at public events, and collaborate with community leaders and stakeholders. Their goal is to foster positive relationships, enhance the organization's reputation, and ensure that the organization is responsive to community needs and issues. They may also handle public communications, organize outreach initiatives, and oversee charitable or volunteer efforts.
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Infographic showing various Community Affairs Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,977 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager

H.B Fuller

Saint Paul, MN

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager leads the execution of H.B. Fuller's global community affairs and philanthropic programs, including day-to-day management of the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation and associated programs. This role connects the company's purpose, values and business objectives with initiatives that drive meaningful community impact, employee engagement and stakeholder partnerships.
Working closely with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director, this individual helps translate enterprise priorities into community affairs and philanthropy strategies and programs. The role is responsible for implementing corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, charitable giving and community engagement initiatives while identifying opportunities to enhance impact, strengthen relationships and support business objectives.
As the primary lead for Foundation operations and administration, the Manager oversees program execution, partnership management, compliance, budgeting, measurement and reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Success in this role requires a strategic, relationship-oriented leader who can balance long-term planning with operational excellence to deliver measurable value for employees, communities and the company.
This position reports to the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director to develop and execute H.B. Fuller's global community affairs and philanthropy strategy, aligned with company priorities, values and reputation objectives.

  • Partner with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director to develop long-term community affairs and philanthropic priorities, identifying emerging trends, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that support business and reputation goals.

  • Lead day-to-day management of the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation and associated programs, including operations, grantmaking, governance support, compliance, reporting and board-related activities.

  • Manage charitable giving, grantmaking, sponsorships and community investments, ensuring alignment with Foundation priorities, budgets and governance requirements.

  • Lead employee volunteerism and giving programs, partnering with cross-functional teams and business leaders to increase participation and engagement.

  • Coordinate community affairs and philanthropy activities across global regions, fostering alignment, consistency and best-practice sharing while supporting local community needs.

  • Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, community partners and regional champions to strengthen stakeholder engagement and program impact.

  • Develop and maintain policies, processes, toolkits and best practices that support effective and consistent program execution globally.

  • Support annual planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor expenditures and provide recommendations on funding allocations, partnerships and philanthropic investments.

  • Establish and maintain measurement frameworks, dashboards and reporting to assess community impact, employee participation, partnership effectiveness and Foundation performance.

Requirements

  • English language fluency

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, business, marketing, community development, social responsibility or a related field.

  • Eight or more years of experience in corporate philanthropy, community affairs, corporate social responsibility (CSR), nonprofit management, communications or a closely related field.

  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise-level community affairs, philanthropy or stakeholder engagement strategies.

  • Experience managing budgets, grants, sponsorships and community investment programs.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timelines.

  • Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration or a related field.

  • Experience managing a corporate foundation or corporate social responsibility program, supporting global initiatives, and working across multiple global regions and cultures.

  • Proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German, or Portuguese) is a plus

  • Familiarity and proficiency with various grantmaking and volunteerism software platforms

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $110,000 - $150,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.


H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.


H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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