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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Job Summary: Protective Life Foundation processes hundreds of grant requests, typically awarding $4.5 million in nonprofit support in a calendar year. The Foundation also has an active program to engage Protective Life teammates in the community, and participates in or leads numerous civic, economic, innovation, health & human service, arts & culture, and education initiatives in the communities in which our employees work and live. In the Birmingham, Alabama area the Foundation is deeply involved in support and revitalization activity in the neighborhoods adjacent to Protective Stadium. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $90 million in grants to nonprofits.
Responsibilities:
- Executes specific tasks within foundation projects, including convening, drafting communications, and meeting agendas, facilitating, measuring, and reporting regularly to the Foundation stakeholders.
- Support grant-making workflow, processing, record keeping and payments.
- Project management over several external projects, including coordination with Marketing and Communication for internal and public messaging.
- Communication and relationship management with City of Birmingham representatives and neighborhood leadership near Protective Stadium - directly or in coordination with partners.
- Attend working committee groups with various community partners and report out to appropriate Foundation stakeholders.
- Assist with the annual Protective United Way campaign and Week of Service for Protective teammates.
- Manage activities which create interaction of Protective teammates with faculty and students at two Birmingham elementary schools near Protective Stadium.
- Assistance with office management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education:
- Experience: 1-2 years of community relations/development experience is preferred
- Microsoft suite, project management, good communicator, strong writing skills, highly organized, detail oriented, works independently as well as in team setting. Self-motivated, able to prioritize and execute independently.
- Previous involvement in nonprofit work and/or community projects.
- College degree preferred.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
