Job Description
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
The Senior Manager, Team Depot leads The Home Depot Foundation’s associate engagement strategy, inspiring associates to give back to the communities where we live and work while delivering measurable, purpose-driven impact. This role champions Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, by designing and executing scalable programs that increase participation and bring our core value of giving back to life across the enterprise.
This leader drives high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives—including signature campaigns such as Spring Volunteering and Celebration of Service—that empower associates to make a difference in their local communities. Through strong cross-functional collaboration, the role sets strategic direction, develops planning frameworks, and partners with field, supply chain, and corporate teams to deliver best-in-class volunteer experiences aligned to Foundation priorities.
The Senior Manager builds and manages key nonprofit partnerships, supports Foundation fundraising efforts, and ensures a robust, accessible pipeline of volunteer opportunities that engage associates at every level. This role also oversees Team Depot operations—including volunteer standard operating procedures, systems, training, and a multi-million dollar budget—to scale impact, drive operational excellence, and enable consistent execution nationwide.
In addition, this position plays a critical role in disaster response and long-term recovery efforts, mobilizing resources, strengthening nonprofit partnerships, and engaging associates to support communities in times of need—demonstrating The Home Depot’s unwavering commitment to serving others.
Key Responsibilities:
- 55% - Volunteer Engagement Strategy & Program Execution - With guidance from the Director, develops and guides associate volunteer engagement strategy and oversees implementation, including integration and execution of THD Foundation field programs and initiatives.
- 15% - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment - Works with internal partners as it relates to the THD Foundation strategy (e.g., Public Relations, Associate Communications, Marketing, Merchandising, HR).
- 10% - Associate Training & Program Education - Oversees training and continuing education for associates with regard to Team Depot through webinars, in-person summits, and training materials.
- 10% - Disaster Relief Coordination & Community Engagement - Supports company and communities affected by natural disasters nationwide through grant distribution, facilitating relationships with local nonprofit organizations, creating associate engagement opportunities and awareness of relief efforts.
- 5% - Market Research & Community Partnership Development - Performs and analyzes market study in selected markets to inform funding and activation decisions; facilitates relationships between community organizations and associates.
- 5% - Strategic Giving & Executive Engagement - Partners with company leadership to develop and execute giving strategies for selected markets, including partnership development, volunteer events, and grant distribution; creating and implementing strategy to increase THD executive leadership involvement in the community.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to the Director HD Foundation
- This Position may have multiple direct reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with nonprofits and with planning and leading group volunteer projects.
- Experience in affordable housing/community development, grant making/evaluation, volunteer management, community relations, project management, and/or program development.
- Experience or familiarity with the military and veteran organizations.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- B achelor’s degree in business or non-profit management. MA or MBA preferred.
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Competencies:
- Customer Focus – Genuine interest in supporting our communities and passion for investment pillars (affordable housing for veterans, skilled trades training, and disaster response)
- Drives Vision and Purpose – Motivational leader who clearly articulates strategy and inspires action
- Strategic Mindset – Develops and executes roadmaps to achieve goals
- Ensures Accountability – Thrives in fast-paced environments; holds self and others accountable; drives strong KPIs
- Financial Acumen – Manages large, complex budgets
- Plans and Aligns – Strong program management; leads complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Optimizes Work Processes – Builds and improves policies and processes for effectiveness
- Tech Savvy & Cultivates Innovation – Leverages technology and creative thinking to solve challenges
- Builds Relationships & Balances Stakeholders – Develops internal and external partnerships; aligns competing priorities to shared goals
- Interpersonal Savvy – Navigates complex dynamics; effectively engages audiences from associates to executives, media, and public officials
- Communicates Effectively – Strong written and verbal communicator; engaging presenter for large audiences
- Builds Effective Teams – Attracts, develops, and retains top talent
