Associate - Corporate Responsibility

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities.  You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

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Role Overview:
Join the Corporate Responsibility and New York Life Foundation team as an Associate supporting our workforce engagement programs, philanthropic initiatives, and internal systems. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, and community engagement.

What You'll Do:
Day-to-day management for the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative (GSSI)
• Develop and update templates and materials.
• Conduct and update training sessions.
• Participate in initiative meetings and nurture key partnerships.
• Answer questions related to the program from internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and maintain SharePoint sites and other digital resources.
• Create and analyze reports using Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• Draft professional PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in maintaining tracking systems for grants, workforce engagement activities, and program milestones.

Administrative Support for the Foundation and Workforce Engagement Team
• Respond to internal/external inquiries related to CR programs.
• Support the planning and execution of engagement events and initiatives.
• Help document and refine program workflows, materials, and resources (FAQs, guides, templates).
• Participate in internal meetings and provide logistics and note-taking support as needed.
• Support workforce engagement efforts as needed.
• Assist with philanthropic partnerships follow-up.

Research & Special Projects
• Conduct basic research to support Foundation or engagement programs.
• Compile summary briefs and assist with ad-hoc tasks tied to grants and/or initiatives.
• Provide backup support for the company store, particularly bereavement materials.

What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of professional experience (CSR, nonprofit, admin, or project management support preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AI tools and prompts
• Experience with SharePoint (editing/designing sites) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Agile, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in philanthropy, social impact, or corporate responsibility is a plus.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $62,400-$90,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 91751