Boeing Global Engagement - Community Investor

Boeing Global Engagement - Community Investor

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company’s Government Operations team is seeking a Senior Global Engagement - Community Investor to join their team in North Charleston, SC.

This team is focused on developing and executing advocacy campaigns through various activities including lobbying, community relations, and grassroots efforts. The Government Operations team works with state and local government, community leaders and organizations, the business, and other key stakeholders to:

• Protect and advance the interests, competitiveness, reputation, and brand of The Boeing Company;

• Enhance the Boeing brand through strategic community engagement, employee volunteerism, and leveraging community investments;

• Shape policy at the federal, state and local level in support of the company’s interests; and

• Reduce costs and obtain resources to support growth and productivity.

As part of the Government Operations team, Boeing Global Engagement (BGE) is responsible for the development and execution of charitable giving strategies and community investment plans. Additionally, the function leads employee community engagement opportunities and supports advocacy efforts in the community in partnership with the State and Local team. Boeing Global Engagement team members also serve as subject matter experts for local community issues and provide recommendations to ensure effective and impactful community engagement. 

As our Boeing Global Engagement focal point for South Carolina, you will have the opportunity to establish and manage relationships with community and business partners by networking, sharing information, and identifying opportunities for collaboration in philanthropic investments. This will maximize impact across South Carolina and promote Boeing as a global leader in corporate citizenship. You will support the needs of the business and the community by investing in strategically aligned programs with nonprofit organizations and supporting employee community engagement activities.

Position Responsibilities include the following, covering the South Carolina region:

Community Investment

• Lead and develop actionable and measurable community investment plans that align with corporate strategies, ensuring the effective use of company resources with a focus on the veterans and environment portfolios

• Support Boeing’s charitable grant and business sponsorship processes across the state

• Define, develop, and execute effective evaluation criteria and methodologies for charitable grants and business sponsorships issued

• Develop approval justifications for all recommended charitable grants and business sponsorships, specifically detailing how the investment aligns with the appropriate focus area strategy and supports the Boeing brand

• Conduct due diligence, including evaluation of nonprofit operations and financial data, and assess organizational effectiveness before presenting grant recommendations

• Evaluate the impact of community investments and the quality of due diligence using mutually agreed-upon objectives to ensure quantifiable results and performance according to plan

Employee Community Engagement

• Lead strategy and operations for employee engagement programs for South Carolina teammates

• Identify how community involvement can support business objectives, and develop and implement execution plans, ensuring that all activities align with Government Operations strategy

• Identify teammate engagement activities, such as sponsored ticketed events; develop and execute ticket distribution strategies; track redemption, engagement, and return on investment

• Manage community board engagement for executives serving on nonprofit boards on behalf of Boeing

• Provide guidance and support for the Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina grant-making committee

• Serve as the focal point for employee volunteer activities with key community partners

• Manage enterprise-wide charitable giving drives and align them with corporate strategy

Internal/External Relations

• Represent Boeing and the Government Operations function externally in South Carolina through meetings, community events, sponsored engagements, and teammate-centered opportunities

• Assist with event and tour execution for internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the annual grants luncheon, annual interfaith luncheon, tours and formal v