Corporate Responsibility Regional Manager - SAN Region

Department:

Marketing

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:

Southwest firmly believes that our People are our greatest asset, and Leaders within the Company support our People by ensuring all have equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Corporate Responsibility Regional Manager provides strategic counsel across the enterprise to identify and activate high-impact opportunities that strengthen Southwest Airlines’ brand presence, foster goodwill, and engage Customers while firmly establishing the airline as a trusted community partner and influential Leader in the market. They’ll work cross-functionally with various stakeholders and integrate community partnerships and initiatives into our broader brand strategy to strengthen our presence across the San Diego community. The Corporate Responsibility Regional Manager is a skilled collaborator and communicator, who is ready to drive the future of Southwest. 

Additional Details 

• This San Diego, CA - based role is offered as a regional workplace position and Employees must work in the region they support. This could require working from a mix of on-site Company facilities and remote based offices to perform the job function in a regional location determined by business need. In addition, this role may require travel both within and outside of the region for trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. Each Department will provide Employees with guidance on when and where presence is required with as much notice as reasonably possible. 

• 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

• Build network of community Stakeholders to grow the Southwest brand among trade, civic, philanthropic, advocacy, and resource organizations
• Build positive strategic relationships with established key community influencers, and can recommend the right opportunities as needed
• Demonstrate strong financial stewardship in the planning and oversight of Corporate Responsibility budget. Adhere to prudent and ethical use of Company resources
• Engage socially and facilitate opportunities to interact with key officials, thoughtleaders, and community partners to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships
• Identify strategic opportunities, assessing and demonstrating the viability of partnerships and/or activity to determine appropriate action; and overseeing the launch of associated events
• Represent the Company at various outside meetings and events with community organizations, elected officials, business, or industry events, including delivering company presentations to further our brand affinity
• Create strategic plan for the allocation and deployment of Corporate Responsibility resources and provide counsel back to the business on when and where company should engage
• Drive innovation to ensure community outreach programs are relevant and meet evolving trends/best practices as well as contribute to our inclusion strategy to support corporate goals
• Guide Leadership Engagement strategy development and implementation
• Serve as a convener/facilitator for cross-departmental conversations / projects
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and disse