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The A2A Program Manager will have significant involvement in program design in the region and will coordinate the achievement of those goals.
April 2, 2018
Appalachia to Atlantic Program Manager
SouthWings flies to uncover and mitigate environmental challenges related to climate change and watershed protection. We welcome a broad range of stakeholders to see firsthand the scope and scale of issues such as sea level rise, water pollution, community vulnerability, deforestation, and mountaintop removal coal mining. Our flights shape perspectives on the actions needed to stop and reverse these problems. We fly to hold polluters accountable and to promote environmental policy and planning, scientific research, public awareness and action, and ecosystem protection.
Along with SouthWings’ involvement in other environmental issues, the Advocacy Statement represents SouthWings’ on-going efforts to increase the efficiency and efficacy of our flights by targeting areas where the aerial perspective can have the most significant impact and where current conservation opportunities are maximized.

The A2A Program Manager will have significant involvement in program design in the region based on organizational goals, and will coordinate the achievement of those goals, including the following:
►Growth of SouthWings’ leadership role in regional environmental campaigns;
►Maintain and grow its network of relationships and collaborative efforts; and
►Increase initiated flights within campaign themes.
Volunteer Recruitment
►Support volunteer pilot recruitment and retention efforts to meet the growing demand for SouthWings flights.
Fund Development
►Assist in securing funding for SouthWings’ work in A2A region through grant-writing.
►Support plans to identify and secure the necessary resources, financial and otherwise, to accomplish SouthWings’ organizational mission.
Communications and Community Relations
►In the A2A region: contribute to the development and implementation of marketing/PR plan including: media relations, constituent outreach, web strategies, aviation publication visibility, etc.; and
►Serve as a program spokesperson for the organization in the A2A region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement, coordinate, and monitor program work;
- Develop relationships and networks that support SouthWings’ proactive flight work;
- Travel to meetings, conferences, and strategic gatherings throughout the A2A region;
- Research environmental issues of concern in Southeast to identify ways in which SouthWings can support partner campaigns;
- Track and report partner successes enabled by SouthWings flights;
- Write grant applications and reports for A2A funders;
- Provide program recommendations and status reports to the Executive Director;
- Provide content for social media outreach and website, and;
- Provide support to pilot recruitment process.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years project management and/or outreach experience;
- Strong consensus-building skills;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations and multiple constituencies;
- Creative problem-solver, flexible and capable of adapting to changing priorities;
- Strategic thinker, capable of moving an organization to new levels;
- Self-motivated and able to work independently;
- Familiarity with new technological trends and applications; and
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- A demonstrated commitment to organizational excellence;
- Experience working with volunteers;
- Sensitivity and passion for the environment; and
- An interest in aviation.
Salary range of $34,000-$36,000
Health insurance and retirement benefits
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2018 and the anticipated start date for this position is May/June 2018.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume via email only to:
SouthWings Hiring Committee
Please, no phone calls.
SouthWings is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting from a broadly diverse pool of qualified candidates for the position.
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