Philanthropic Communications

Job Description Summary

The Philanthropic Communications role will be responsible for telling GE Aerospace's philanthropic and community impact story across the GE Aerospace Foundation, company giving, and employee volunteer efforts as part of the broader Public Affairs team's work. This role will help articulate how we lift people up in the communities where we live and work, carrying forward the 100+ year legacy of the GE Foundation through the lens of our work as an aerospace company.

With a focus on STEM education, workforce training, disaster relief, and support for military and veteran families, this role will develop and execute integrated communications that highlight our programs, partnerships, and people. The position will sit on the Public Affairs team as part of the Philanthropy team, working closely with Corporate Communications, Government Relations and key business partners globally.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Philanthropy & Community Storytelling

• Develop and execute a cohesive narrative for GE Aerospace's philanthropic and community initiatives, including the GE Aerospace Foundation, company giving, and employee volunteer programs.
• Create compelling stories and events that bring to life our impact in STEM education, workforce training, disaster relief, and support for military/veteran families, tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences (media, partners, communities, employees, policymakers).

Integrated Communications, Campaigns & Events

• Develop 360-degree communication plans for signature philanthropic efforts, including:

• Launch of new Next Engineers locations.

• Expansion into new regions under the Lifting Futures workforce training program.

• Design and execute integrated campaigns that may include earned media, owned content, social media, internal communications, and partner communications.

• Plan and support press conferences, stakeholder dinners, and other key events to showcase philanthropic initiatives and strengthen relationships in priority communities globally.

• Coordinate logistics and run-of-show in partnership with the Philanthropy team, Corporate Affairs, local leaders, and external partners.

• Prepare event messaging materials including talking points, speaker briefs, Q&As, and remarks for executives, community leaders, and partners.

• Collaborate with global, regional, and functional teams to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with broader GE Aerospace priorities.

Content Creation & Media Relations

• Oversee agency partner to help in the development of high-quality written materials including press releases, media pitches, talking points, op-eds, blog posts, social media content, and other communications to amplify philanthropic news and milestones.
• Work with media relations colleagues and agency partners to secure coverage that reinforces GE Aerospace's role as a responsible, community-focused aerospace leader.
• Monitor media and social coverage related to GE Aerospace's philanthropic activities and identify opportunities to deepen engagement or correct misconceptions.

Internal & Stakeholder Communications

• Develop messaging and communication toolkits that enable employees, leaders, and partners to share our philanthropic story confidently and consistently.
• Collaborate with Employee Communications to highlight philanthropic and volunteer stories inside GE Aerospace and drive participation in signature programs.
• Support communications for key partners, grantees, and community organizations to align messaging and maximize joint impact.

Collaboration & Governance

• Serve as a day-to-day communications partner to the Philanthropy team, helping shape positioning and launch plans for new programs or initiatives.
• Effectively manage agency partners and external vendors, including scoping work, providing clear briefs, and overseeing delivery against timelines and budgets.
• Ensure all philanthropic communications are aligned with GE Aerospace brand, tone of voice, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate philanthropy communications, or related fields.

Desired Characteristics

• 8-10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate philanthropy communications, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing integrated communications plans (earned, owned, and social) for corporate, nonprofit, or public-sector initiatives.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with proven ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences and channels (press, digital, social, internal).
• Experience in event planning and execution (press conferences, stakeholder events, community engagements) strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage agency partners and external vendors, including briefing, deliverable management, and performance evaluation.
• Experience working across functions (e.g., public affairs, corporate communications, HR, community relations, philanthropy, or business teams) in a matrixed environment.
• Comfort operating in a global context and engaging with stakeholders in different regions and cultures.
• Prior experience in philanthropic communications, CSR, ESG, or community impact storytelling is a plus.
• Experience in or exposure to aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or other industrial sectors is a plus but not required.

The base pay range for this position is $137,000- $170,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 10th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes