Job Abstract

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

Do you want your work to go beyond just a career?  Are you passionate about social change? Are you inspired to #PlayitForward?  If your answer is a resounding “yes!”, we may have the job for you as our Foundation Associate for the Mattel Children’s Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy.  We are looking for a dedicated and action-oriented individual to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children through our philanthropic work at Mattel. If you are passionate about driving social change and believe in the transformative power of play, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic philanthropy team.

This position will integrate key philanthropic Play it Forward initiatives with the core business strategies of our brands to create win-win results for our company, culture and for children worldwide.  This person will shepherd strategic philanthropic initiatives from conception through implementation as well as to represent Mattel’s Children’s Foundation within the communities we serve.  Through outreach, this person will help communities understand what we stand for as a company through our giving.

The Mattel Children’s Foundation Associate will support the Foundation team to create, manage, and execute our philanthropic programs locally as well as assist our Mattel partners in office locations across the US and globally.  In addition, the Associate will support collaboration efforts with our internal partners in marketing, promotions, design, legal teams, and when appropriate licensors/licensees, as well as with our various external philanthropic partners to create, process and implement programs designed to communicate our philanthropic initiatives.

This individual will also help coordinate the implementation of our employee volunteer campaigns, in-kind toy donation programs, as well as all of the associated day-to-day activities utilizing internal and external resources in the development of materials, internal communications and philanthropic social media strategies, and measure effectiveness of communications & philanthropic programs by analyzing results and reporting findings.

What We’re Looking For: 

• 2+ years working in a corporate social responsibility setting or a nonprofit organization
• Strong relationship building skills.
• A networking orientation that naturally shares information and can bring people together toward a common purpose.
• Perform all tasks, assignments and needs on behalf of the team until completion in a timely and high-quality manner
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, social media platforms and secondary research
• Design knowledge and familiarity with Canva and other online design tools
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required, as well as flawless editing skills. Research and Analysis: Conduct research on trends, best practices, and emerging issues related to children's education, health, and well-being to inform program strategies and decision-making.
• Experience with event management, volunteer projects and budget management 
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in research, data analysis, and reporting.
• Passion for children's issues, education, and social impact.
• Proven results through creative problem solving and collaboration.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Willing to manage a range of support for the Foundation team such as:
  • Order product shipments and pull key images/information for various partner contacts
  • Maintain and optimize product donation warehouse & storage, shared drive folders and archives
  • Provide administrative support, including managing invoices, scheduling meetings, executive calendar, travel & expenses management, brainstorm sessions, creating agendas and meeting recaps, or other administrative activities

The base hourly rate for this position is between $32.20 and $40.23 per hour. 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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