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…