Špecialista firemnej nadácie a CSR aktivít

The core mission centers on managing the day-to-day operations and programmatic execution of the ZSE Foundation. This involves steering community programs, coordinating educational initiatives, and running grant-making calls from initial application review to final fund settlement. You will serve as the primary operational liaison for non-profit organizations, educational bodies, and civic groups seeking support. In addition to grant management, the role oversees commercial sponsorships and brand partnerships. This includes drafting agreements, verifying compliance with contract terms, monitoring project delivery, and processing financial documentation. You will also participate heavily in communications by producing and editing content for external PR, social media, annual foundation reports, and internal employee engagement channels.

A professional in this role will gain hands-on experience navigating the strategic philanthropy and corporate giving architecture of a prominent energy utility under the E.ON network. You will hone technical skills in managing large-scale grant administration, financial accounting for community funds, and legal compliance governing foundations and sponsorships in Slovakia. Additionally, the position provides significant exposure to stakeholder engagement and multi-channel storytelling. You will learn how to measure and convey the social impact of community projects, optimize public relations for CSR initiatives, and coordinate closely with cross-functional corporate teams such as legal, marketing, and public affairs.

The ideal candidate brings around 3 or more years of experience within corporate foundations, CSR departments, non-profit grant administration, or corporate communications. Strong operational fluency in contracting, reporting, and budget control is essential, alongside advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. From a relational and communication standpoint, the role requires an articulate writer who can distill community success stories into compelling copy. A solid working proficiency in English (at least B1) and native-level fluency in Slovak are required. Candidates who demonstrate rigorous organizational discipline, an eye for legal and administrative details, and proactive relationship-building will thrive.

When preparing your application, emphasize concrete examples where you successfully balanced administrative precision with high-impact stakeholder outreach. Highlight specific grant cycles or community projects you tracked from intake to final auditing, pointing out how you minimized administrative bottlenecks for community partners. Tailor your resume and cover letter to demonstrate an understanding of the intersection between energy utilities, local development, and social license to operate. Showing writing samples or content campaigns from previous non-profit or CSR initiatives will directly support your readiness to handle the storytelling dimension of this position.

The position concentrates primarily on the Social and Governance (S and G) dimensions of sustainability, specifically community empowerment, educational advancement, and local environmental stewardship. By directing resources to civic groups, schools, and grassroots innovators, the foundation bolsters community resilience and ecological awareness across western Slovakia. Furthermore, the role supports corporate citizenship linked to regional energy transitions. As part of a utility shifting toward renewables and e-mobility, your initiatives will frequently highlight energy education, biodiversity protection near electrical infrastructure, and inclusive access to energy resources for marginalized populations.

One of the most immediate hurdles could be handling the sheer volume of funding applications and administrative procedures while adhering to strict compliance and corporate governance guidelines. Filtering proposals, tracking multi-party agreements, and ensuring clear accountability require consistent rigor without letting communications slip. Another challenge lies in measuring and communicating tangible community impact. Articulating the authentic value of foundation investments to internal corporate decision-makers and the public, while steering clear of superficial greenwashing or marketing clichés, demands continuous diplomacy, storytelling skill, and objective evaluation frameworks.

A typical morning might begin by reviewing incoming foundation applications, auditing expense reports from recent grant recipients, and collaborating with the legal team to finalize sponsorship contracts. You will likely answer inquiries from civic organizations, providing administrative clarity on submission guidelines. In the afternoon, your focus could shift to drafting external communications, such as a feature story on a newly funded educational project or drafting social media copy for an upcoming community call. The day might conclude with an alignment meeting alongside the marketing or communications teams to coordinate internal volunteering efforts or evaluate upcoming campaign metrics.

Professionals can develop a clear trajectory toward senior CSR management, corporate affairs, or ESG communications within the broader ZSE Group and potentially across the European E.ON network. Successfully administering foundation programs builds versatile project governance and partner management capabilities that translate across all aspects of corporate sustainability. Additionally, high performers can take on expanded strategic remits, such as designing company-wide employee volunteering strategies, structuring strategic philanthropic partnerships, or helping guide community dialogue around major renewable energy infrastructure developments.

Internally, you will interact regularly with the communications, marketing, and PR departments, as well as colleagues in legal, finance, and human resources to ensure that foundation operations comply with corporate governance and employee engagement goals. Externally, your primary relationships will be with grant applicants, non-governmental organizations, schools, local municipalities, and sponsored partners across western and eastern Slovakia. You may also coordinate with creative agencies, media partners, and external auditors.