Sr Corporate Giving Specialist

Southwest Airlines Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats for you and

Competitive health insurance

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Corporate Giving Specialist to lead end-to-end support for the CoHeart Relief Fund.

You will manage grant applications, case management, documentation, decisions, and communications with Employees throughout the lifecycle. The role includes coordinating the internal grant review committee, supporting Employee communications and annual fundraising efforts, and leveraging strong communication, empathy, organization and decision-making to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in Community Relations, Communications, or Marketing preferred.
• Ability to travel and work weekends/nights.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage Southwest Airlines program activities and events
• Create impactful and inspirational stories to communicate internally and externally
• Lead and execute large-scale programs and events
• Analyze measurable reports and data that support community outreach programs and initiatives
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to meet goals and objectives
• Ensure Employee & Corporate Giving programs are relevant and meet evolving trends/best practices
• Help identify strategic opportunities to align Employee & Corporate Giving activities with internal Southwest departments
• Identify strategic opportunities, assessing and demonstrating the viability of partnerships and/or activity to determine appropriate action; and overseeing the launch of associated events
• May perform other job duties as directed by Executive Leadership

Skills

Media production

Communication

Listening skills

Creative ideas

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Communications & Culture

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

The Senior Corporate Giving Specialist supports the Employee & Corporate Giving Team by leading initiatives for the CoHeart Relief Fund that provide critical assistance to Employees during times of need. They’ll manage the end-to-end grant application process, including case management, documentation, grant decisions, and communication with Employees throughout the application lifecycle. They’ll also coordinate the internal grant review committee and support Employee communications and annual fundraising efforts. The Senior Corporate Giving Specialist leverages strong communication, empathy, organization, and decision-making skills to deliver meaningful support to Employees and help strengthen Southwest’s impact in the communities it serves.

Additional Details

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Manage Southwest Airlines program activities and associated events
• Create impactful and inspirational stories to communicate internally and externally
• Lead and execute large-scale programs and events
• Analyze measurable reports and data that support community outreach programs and initiatives
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to meet goals and objectives
• Ensure Employee & Corporate Giving programs are relevant and meet evolving trends/best practices
• Help identify strategic opportunities to align & integrate Employee & Corporate Giving activities with internal Southwest departments
• Identify opportunities to achieve Department and Company goals as directed by Executive Leadership, and provide solutions through analysis, strategic thinking, resource planning, and coordination with Leaders
• Identify strategic opportunities, assessing and demonstrating the viability of partnerships and/or activity to determine appropriate action; and overseeing the launch of associated events
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
• Ability to propose creative ideas about a topic or program
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among unrelated events)

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:Community Relations, Communications, or Marketing

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be able to travel and work weekends and nights as expected for this position

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive market salary from $73,600 per year to $81,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits you’ll love

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollarfor-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan - when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.