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Sr Employee & Corp Giving Specialist

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Dec 30, 2025
Department: Citizenship & Inclusion 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: As a Sr Employee & Corporate Giving Specialist at Southwest Airlines, you'll help drive our charitable strategy and create meaningful impact in communities through programs that inspire Employee giving, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships. In this role, you'll manage large-scale initiatives and events, build relationships with internal Teams and external partners, and use data to measure and communicate results. You'll also oversee grant and volunteer platforms, ensure compliance, and craft stories that showcase Southwest's commitment to being a trusted corporate citizen. Your work empowers Employees to give back and strengthens Southwest's reputation as a Company that cares. 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 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings Potential for annual ProfitSharing 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 does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.