Engagement Leader

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Why Join Thrivent

Thrivent is more than a financial services organization—it's a mission-driven force for financial clarity, community impact, and generosity. As a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of financial advice, investments, insurance, and retirement planning, Thrivent empowers clients to thrive in every season of life while making a lasting difference in their communities. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we foster a purpose-led culture where your work aligns with your values.

Join our team as an Engagement Leader and become a catalyst for positive change. You'll collaborate with Thrivent Financial Advisors, community leaders, churches, and non-profits to drive business growth and amplify Thrivent's community impact programs. Enjoy a hybrid work environment in vibrant Minneapolis, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. At Thrivent, you'll build meaningful relationships, inspire generosity, and contribute to a legacy of financial health and community strength. Discover a career where your passion for people and purpose creates ripple effects of good.

Role Description

The Engagement Leader (EL) is a dynamic relationship development professional delivering local leadership, strategic planning, and flawless execution of community and business development initiatives. In this pivotal role at Thrivent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you'll partner with Thrivent Financial Advisors, field leaders, and Thrivent Member Networks to activate community engagement activities that build financial health and inspire generosity.

Leveraging Thrivent’s renowned community impact programs, you'll drive local relationship development, fuel business growth, and create tangible positive impacts. Provide expert consultation and resources to new and seasoned Financial Advisors, helping them expand networks, deepen client relationships, and differentiate their practices. Develop customized engagement plans that harness Thrivent’s membership and community programs, including event execution, strategic partnerships, and regional connections to elevate business results and community outcomes.

Build enduring relationships with community leaders, churches, non-profits, and business networks to enhance Thrivent’s presence in the Minneapolis market. Master our systems, processes, and playbooks to ensure consistent, reliable experiences for advisors and partners. If you're passionate about community building, strategic networking, and driving impact, this Engagement Leader position offers the platform to excel.

Detailed Responsibilities

This role focuses on strategic execution across three core pillars:

Drive Impact

• Increase awareness of Thrivent’s Community Impact and Membership programs among clients and communities.
• Partner with advisors to elevate Thrivent's visibility by leveraging Membership and Community Impact initiatives.
• Develop and activate strategic partnerships with regional organizations, including churches, non-profits, schools, and businesses.

Business Development

• Collaborate with Financial Advisors to create tailored engagement plans that grow networks and deepen relationships.
• Plan and execute community events, workshops, and activations to drive lead generation and client retention.
• Coordinate growth efforts with local field leaders for cohesive market penetration.

Relationship Mastery

• Cultivate ties with community influencers to strengthen Thrivent’s impact and business results.
• Provide training and support on Thrivent tools, resources, and playbooks for seamless execution.
• Measure and report on engagement outcomes to optimize strategies and demonstrate ROI.

Required Skills

Thrive as an Engagement Leader with these essential skills:

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities
• Strategic planning and project management expertise
• Proven community engagement and event execution experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Business development acumen in financial services preferred
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for financial literacy and generosity initiatives
• Data-driven decision-making and analytics

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in relationship management, community outreach, or business development.
• Experience in financial services, non-profits, or membership organizations highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in partnership development and event leadership.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance incentives, reflecting Minneapolis market standards for senior engagement roles.

Benefits

Thrivent offers top-tier benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, professional development, volunteer time off, and wellness programs. Hybrid flexibility in Minneapolis supports work-life balance while advancing your career.

Thrivent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to lead engagement and impact at Thrivent!