Associate Director, Corporate Social Responsibility (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

The RTX Communications organization is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, STEM Partnerships. This key role supports the company’s philanthropic, volunteer, and community-facing initiatives.

This role will develop, execute and oversee STEM initiatives that support the global CSR strategy and ensure that programs are delivering social impact and aligning to business priorities. This role will ensure the coordination of an integrated approach to CSR programs to include marketing, branding, public relations, government relations, social media, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is a creative, driven, and enthusiastic communicator with exceptional program management and relationship management skills. This individual must work well independently and as part of a larger team and have a track record of leading successful social impact teams and STEM strategies.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a key member of the CSR team supporting and driving engagement with key community stakeholders including RTX employees; non-profit and non-governmental organizations; customers; and other partners at local, national, and global levels that advance the company’s CSR strategy and business goals.
• Oversee integrated social impact programs and engagement initiatives that further the Company’s Lifelong Learning/STEM CSR pillar.
• Manage, analyze, and evaluate RTX STEM partnerships and programs to ensure alignment across the U.S. and key global geographies and make recommendations to better refine partnership impact and effectiveness.
• Review new STEM partnership requests and make funding recommendations.
• Serve as CSR strategy lead for Collins Aerospace business; field, direct and consolidate requests from Collins leadership team and executives; solicit input and preview RTX CSR budget with Collins leadership; advise business communications team and business leadership on Collins’ capability and product campaigns to provide strategic direction on CSR alignment.
• Build relationships with RTX ERGs to drive engagement with STEM partners and volunteer opportunities.
• Support RTX STEM program’s social impact measurement and evaluation activities by communicating impact internally and externally. Proactively implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Lead a team of program managers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across Communications, Talent, DE&I, Government Relations and business teams to drive alignment to enterprise RTX STEM objectives.
• Travel up to 15%, or as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• A minimum of five years of experience managing a team.
• Experience working in social impact, corporate citizenship, and community relations – with specific experience in STEM outreach.
• Proven experience planning, leading, and executing initiatives, events, and activities for employees, non-profits, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive internal and external relationships with a proven track record of engaging employees or the public on large scale initiatives.
• Motivated project manager who meets deadlines, maintains steady performance under pressure and can multi-task.
• Experienced in navigating fast-paced global environments working cross-functionally across multiple lines of businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively interface with all levels of employees, leadership and external organizations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and social communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Communications and marketing analysis, including the ability to use data for impact.
• Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion.
• Adept at building relationships in a remote environment.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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