Position Purpose:

The Senior Specialist Foundation is responsible for supporting projects, financials/reporting, and operational/process excellence within The Home Depot Foundation, including The Homer Fund.  This associate maps processes, determines process improvements, andcollaborates with key stakeholders to drive the success of the improvements and initiatives..  This associate may handle reporting or accounting related to our finances. 

Key Responsibilities:

Operations - Provide insight and recommendations on program operations and policiesPlan and Implement Projects - Design, implement and manage programs to advance The Home Depot Foundation's portfolio by incorporating industry best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with business leaders to understand their business operations. They may also partner with stakeholders to develop strong line of sight to financial inputs and outputs so that business and financial stories can be explained. Support program operations and strategies - Support program operations and strategies to include accounting, budgets, financials, impact goals, partnerships, storytelling, grantmaking, executive project review, and development of resources

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This Position typically reports to a Senior ManagerThis Position Has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with or within nonprofit organizations or associate support programsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage, extract and analyze data and outcomesDemonstrated project management skillsExperience in operations and technology, including Six SigmaAbility to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentationDemonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

3

Competencies:

Genuine interest in supporting our communities and passion for investment pillars (Housing for veterans, skilled trades training, and disaster response) and understanding of the urgency involved with taking care of people in times of need (emergency employee relief)Action Oriented / Manages AmbiguitySelf-DevelopmentPlans & AlignsOptimizes Work ProcessesDrives ResultsManages ComplexityCultivates InnovationResourcefulnessCommunicates EffectivelyCollaborates and Balances StakeholdersAnalytical Skills