Job Description

The Inspire Brands Foundation supports the philanthropic efforts of Inspire Brands and its portfolio of companies. The Community Impact Associate Manager supports the implementation and execution of brand‑specific philanthropic programs for Arby’s and SONIC. This role focuses on program coordination, stakeholder support, customer service, and communications to help deliver meaningful community impact.

The Community Impact Associate Manager works closely with franchisees, field teams,andinternal stakeholdersto support fundraising campaigns, teacher development programming, and community grant initiatives. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role ideal for a strong communicator with a service mindset and a passion for community engagement.

This position is required onsite 4 days per week, typically Monday- Thursday

RESPONSIBILTIES

Franchisee and Operations Support

• Serve asprimary liaison forfranchiseesandfield teamsfor their community impactwork

• Assistwithcommunicationsand coordination between brand teams, Foundationleadershipand externalstakeholders

• Executelocal grants nomination and distribution process on behalf ofArby’s andSONIC

• Manage SONIC Disaster Relief fund, including communications andfund disbursement

Communications Telling Our Story

• Identifystories of impact and engagement within thebrandsandthe communities we serve

• Partner withArby’s &SONICsocial and communication teams to communicate impactand engagement stories bothinternally and externally

Key Programs Supported

• SONIC Teacher DevelopmentProgramat Ron Clark Academy

• Support the educator applicationandselection process

• Coordinatelogisticsand providesupport before, during and after training experiences

• Act as a point of contact for teachersto ensure a positive and supportive experience.

• In-RestaurantFundraisingCampaignsfor Arby’s and SONIC

• Assistwith franchisee and field communications related to campaign materials, timing, and expectations

• Support grant administration connected to the campaign

• Manageincentive tracking, fulfillment, and reporting

• Serve as a customer service contact for franchisees and field teams during the campaign period

Job position includes the above responsibilities as well as other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: 4 yr degreeor equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 +yrs of experience in customer service, communications, nonprofit work, community engagement, program coordination, ora relatedfield

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong collaborative skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly relationalwith a service-minded approachto building relationships

• Strong customer service skillswith aproactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Self-starter

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.