Specialist, Foundations

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Specialist, Foundations supports American Airlines’ foundations by managing data systems, overseeing program operations, coordinating logistics, and guiding retail strategy. As part of the Global Engagement group, this role plays a key part in advancing the foundations’ internal and external engagement efforts, helping to drive development and amplify impact across American’s foundations: C.R. Smith Museum, Family Fund and Education Foundation.

What you'll do

• Support the operations of the American Airlines foundations through data management, systems oversight, and reporting.
• Assist in the planning and execution of foundation-related programs and events.
• Manage logistics for internal and external engagement activities to support the foundations
• Oversee retail strategy components tied to foundation fundraising and awareness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with foundation goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of engagement strategies that promote the foundations’ missions and impact.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in program coordination, data management, or nonprofit operations.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience working in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, or nonprofit sectors.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, data analytics tools, and event management platforms.
• Knowledge of retail operations or fundraising strategies.
• Passion for community engagement and social impact.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for event-related travel.

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.