Greif
Role Summary
The Executive Director of the Greif Foundation will shape and lead Greif’s philanthropic and community engagement strategy, advancing our commitment to create lasting positive impact. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and external presence with hands-on execution. The Executive Director will define and shape what success looks like for the Foundation, building impact measures based on best practices from leading corporate foundations. They will oversee operations, grantmaking, colleague volunteerism, and community partnerships while serving as the primary liaison to the Foundation Board. A proven relationship-builder and strong public communicator, the Executive Director will represent Greif in the community and with key partners, ensuring the Foundation reflects and strengthens Greif’s values, culture, and reputation. Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Foundation Board on long-term strategy, governance, and compliance Define and track measures of success and impact using industry best practices Design and manage grantmaking programs, including nonprofit vetting, approvals, and reporting Lead colleague volunteerism and community involvement initiatives that inspire pride and participation Serve as a visible presence in the community, representing Greif in public forums, events, and civic initiatives Build and sustain strategic partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and community leaders Collaborate with Communications and other functions to amplify the Foundation’s impact internally and externally Manage budget and ensure compliance with all regulations Qualifications
10+ years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, nonprofit, or foundation management Hands-on experience building or launching a foundation (strategy, governance, grantmaking infrastructure, measurement) Entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrated ability to build and grow programs from the ground up Proven ability to define success measures and track impact against goals Strong executive presence with outstanding public speaking, communication, and relationship-building skills Credibility and influence in engaging senior executives, Boards, and external stakeholders Financial acumen and compliance expertise Global mindset with experience working across cultures and geographies Reporting Structure
Reports to: CHRO Accountable to: Foundation Board Partners closely with: Commercial, Marketing, Communications, HR, Finance, and Legal Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $147,300.00 - $250,900.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $165,000.00 to $225,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive. Benefits Statement
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one. Protect Yourself From Scams
We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritizes the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link: Contact Us - Greif. EEO Statement
Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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The Executive Director of the Greif Foundation will shape and lead Greif’s philanthropic and community engagement strategy, advancing our commitment to create lasting positive impact. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and external presence with hands-on execution. The Executive Director will define and shape what success looks like for the Foundation, building impact measures based on best practices from leading corporate foundations. They will oversee operations, grantmaking, colleague volunteerism, and community partnerships while serving as the primary liaison to the Foundation Board. A proven relationship-builder and strong public communicator, the Executive Director will represent Greif in the community and with key partners, ensuring the Foundation reflects and strengthens Greif’s values, culture, and reputation. Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Foundation Board on long-term strategy, governance, and compliance Define and track measures of success and impact using industry best practices Design and manage grantmaking programs, including nonprofit vetting, approvals, and reporting Lead colleague volunteerism and community involvement initiatives that inspire pride and participation Serve as a visible presence in the community, representing Greif in public forums, events, and civic initiatives Build and sustain strategic partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and community leaders Collaborate with Communications and other functions to amplify the Foundation’s impact internally and externally Manage budget and ensure compliance with all regulations Qualifications
10+ years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, nonprofit, or foundation management Hands-on experience building or launching a foundation (strategy, governance, grantmaking infrastructure, measurement) Entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrated ability to build and grow programs from the ground up Proven ability to define success measures and track impact against goals Strong executive presence with outstanding public speaking, communication, and relationship-building skills Credibility and influence in engaging senior executives, Boards, and external stakeholders Financial acumen and compliance expertise Global mindset with experience working across cultures and geographies Reporting Structure
Reports to: CHRO Accountable to: Foundation Board Partners closely with: Commercial, Marketing, Communications, HR, Finance, and Legal Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $147,300.00 - $250,900.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $165,000.00 to $225,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive. Benefits Statement
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one. Protect Yourself From Scams
We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritizes the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link: Contact Us - Greif. EEO Statement
Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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