Manager, Social Impact

Closes: December 4 2025

Job Description

The Social Impact Manager plays a critical role in the future of Avista and the communities we serve. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires close partnership across internal and external teams to determine and understand organizational and community priorities.

Responsibilities include devising driving and delivering on social impact strategic goals and portfolio of initiatives across the company and throughout our communities. The Social Impact Manager will ensure focus on community development and engagement key pillars while working collaboratively throughout Avistas business units to deliver on our existing company priorities including our affordability strategy. This role will manage the operation and execution of Named Communities Investment Fund establishing a communication application review/approval and delivery plan in accordance with Clean Energy Implementation Plan requirements and ensure proper documentation for regulatory filings. They will manage and provide leadership to the Avista Foundation energy assistance community outreach and volunteer engagement. This role will work in partnership with the Customer Engagement Manager for Named Communities Energy Efficiency and the Equity Advisor Group amongst other departments engaged in Avistas Clean Energy and EPIC strategy.

The position will partner with and serve as a strategic advisor to Executive Leadership. They will be responsible for delivering on our legacy of community investment integrating and leveraging funding sources scaling existing social and environmental impact programs and remaining committed to integrating equity into our efforts all while honoring state federal and regulatory mandates such as Clean Energy Transformation Act.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Develops goals actions budget partnerships assessment framework and other necessary resources used to enact and measure positive change that is sustainable and innovative in order to build repeatable scalable programs that leverage our capital product and people time to meet our community impact objectives.

2. Develops and implements pivotal initiatives sustainable investment opportunities and planning related to corporate citizenship including Avistas foundation and various community impact programs.

3. Creates inclusive plans programs and meaningful engagement opportunities to educate employees and community partners about Avistas social impact programs and to motivate active engagement with and participation in these programs within the communities we serve.

4. Manages relationship strategy from prospecting through cultivation solicitation engagement recognition and stewardship to maintain partnerships with a community portfolio. Maintains strong partnerships and enables organizations to use the company for good.

5. Advises and collaborates with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year development strategy and plan including donations planned giving major gifts events the Named Communities Investment Fund and energy assistance support.

6. Maintains compliance and integrity in grant funding and fiscal systems by ensuring adherence to all regulatory state and federal requirements and guidelines.

7. Manages personnel including hiring performance management coaching employee engagement continuous education training and development.

8. Ensures activities services and/or products are compliant with applicable regulations rules policies and procedures.

9. Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes inclusion and belonging in the workplace; and contributes to an environment of mutual respect.

Perform other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in business administration communication public relations or related field.
• 7 years of experience working in strategic initiatives community programs economic development or a related field is required.
• Must possess a collaborative spirit and ability to work within a team across a diverse set of perspectives.
• Knowledge and passion for community vitality outcomes.
• Ability to create and maintain sustainable long-term relationships with community members.
• Knowledge of regulatory state and federal requirements impacting environmental social and community involvement initiatives

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $109815 to $144406

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane WA. Scott Morris Center location at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

At Avista our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. Thats why we prioritize the physical mental and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Generous paid time off including holidays personal days and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance Pet insurance and more

To learn more please visit our benefits website at are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse skilled and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is Insert Full Range $min to $maximum. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager