Job Summary

The Lowe’s Foundation Communications Manager will develop, implement, and measure a communications program to support the Lowe’s Foundation in achieving its goals and objectives. This role is responsibilities for all aspects of Lowe’s Foundation external communications, including public relations, media relations, and issues management. In addition, this role develops and implements internal communications strategies and tactics in partnership with communications colleagues.

The Lowe’s Foundation is a separate 501(c) (3) organization run by an independent Board of Directors and governed by bylaws.

Key Responsibilities:
• Creates integrated communication plans that are aligned with the Foundation’s purpose, goals, and objectives, and ensures that communications are developed, approved, and sent on time and on budget
• Provides thought leadership in philanthropic/community relations/foundation communications and integrates into comprehensive communications plans, including both internal and external elements
• Effectively assesses external environment in relation to the skilled trades marketplace and incorporates issues and opportunities into communications planning and counsel
• Recommends corporate communication strategies to the Lowe’s Foundation board and provides communications counsel
• Measure communication plans in relation to the achievement of Foundation objectives
• Directs the development and delivery of communications to audiences through all multimedia platforms and channels
• Works collaboratively and cross functionally with Lowe’s Foundation colleagues, colleagues in the overall organization, and external partners in the development and implementation of effective, strategic communications

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism
• 5 years Corporate Communications or Public Relations experience, including external and internal communications, proven track record of success in media relations
• 5 years Corporate Communications or Public Relations experience in foundation/philanthropic/non-profit communications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism
• 5 years people management/supervisory experience
• 10 years Corporate Communications, Public Relations external and internal experience in Foundation/philanthropic/non-profit communications
• 1 year experience Bi-lingual Spanish speaking and writing skills

ABOUT THE COMPANY

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

EEO Statement

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.