Sr Director, Community Engagement and Purpose
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, we’re looking for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of purpose, community, and impact. As Senior Director of Community Engagement & Purpose, you will lead Gap Inc.’s social impact strategy—driving initiatives that amplify our values, energize our employees, and strengthen our reputation as a company committed to equity and sustainability.This isn’t just about programs—it’s about movements. You’ll spearhead efforts like San Francisco revitalization, Gap Foundation initiatives, employee volunteering, and global purpose-driven partnerships, while crafting narratives that inspire action and foster trust. You’ll also centralize communications planning and provide transparency to executive leadership, ensuring alignment and accountability across every initiative.
Bringing a “why not” mindset, you’ll help us push boundaries, convene coalitions, and create scalable solutions that transform communities and elevate our legacy.
What You'll Do
Strategy & Leadership
Lead Purpose-Driven Initiatives: Shape and execute strategies that amplify Gap Inc.’s social impact and community engagement at local, national, and global levels.
SF Revitalization Leadership: Drive Gap Inc.’s efforts to revitalize San Francisco through cross-sector partnerships, local engagement, and strategic investment in community infrastructure and programming.
Gap Foundation Oversight: Support the vision and execution of Gap Foundation programs, ensuring alignment with corporate purpose and measurable impact.
Provide Executive Transparency: Deliver clear reporting and insights to leadership on purpose initiatives, media engagement, and emerging opportunities to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
Community Activation & Engagement
Develop programs that activate Gap Inc.’s presence in key communities, leveraging brand platforms and employee networks to drive meaningful change.
Oversee employee volunteering strategy, scaling programs that align with company values and deliver measurable impact.
Storytelling & Influence
Own social media strategy for purpose-driven initiatives, ensuring authentic, engaging content that resonates across platforms.
Partnerships & Advocacy
Build and manage relationships with nonprofits, civic organizations, and government entities to advance shared goals in sustainability, inclusion, and community development.
Represent Gap Inc. in civic forums and coalitions to influence systemic change and support revitalization efforts.
Measurement & Impact
Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to track effectiveness and reach of purpose initiatives.
Conduct needs assessments and develop scalable program designs that deliver measurable outcomes.
Who You Are
15+ years in corporate social responsibility, ESG, public affairs, or community engagement.
Proven track record of leading large-scale purpose initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Deep understanding of social impact strategy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and external partners.
Passion for community building, equity, and sustainability.
Strong leadership skills with a history of guiding high-performing teams.
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