What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Administrator, Cadet Aviation position at Civil Air Patrol?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 69,049 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect. CAP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are in alignment with our core values.
We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.
Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.
Today, our 32,349 cadet members and 36,700 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island.
Job Title : Program Administrator, Cadet Aviation
Department : Cadet Programs
Location : Maxwell AFB, AL (Hybrid; Not eligible for remote hire)
Reports To : Kathrine Schmidt, Senior Program Manager, Cadet Aviation
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Salary : $ 56,300
Close Date : 28 February 2025
SUMMARY :
Cadet Aviation Program Administrator supports subprograms that help cadets pursue orientation and certification in aviation career fields, primarily flight training. (e.g., scholarship program, financial assistance for career exploration activities, individual flight training programs, etc.).
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS :
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years’ experience in an administrative position is desired.
- Familiarity with the CAP Cadet Program is a plus.
- The ability to work in virtual environments is required.
- Excellent attention to financial details and accuracy is required.
- Must have competent business writing skills, accurate and grammatically correct email replies to customers and succinct, grammatically correct posts for our blog and social media.
- Competency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required.
- Familiarity with MS Teams and MS Planner is a plus.
- Prior experience with MS Teams, One Drive, and Dropbox cloud storage, Constant Contact, and a content management system is desired.
- Previous experience in bookkeeping or a similar role is a plus.
- Proficiency in payment processing software is desired.
- Remote work experience is desired.
- Aviation-related experience or education is desirable but not required.
- Familiarity with the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, enthusiasm for aviation and / or enthusiasm for positive youth development would be a plus.
- Valid state driver’s license
To apply, please submit a detailed resume via email to employment@capnhq.gov. This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position, Civil Air Patrol provides a 401(k)-retirement plan, health / dental insurance, paid life insurance, sick / vacation leave, paid holidays, optional short / long-term disability, vision, critical insurance, accident insurance, and flexible spending account. Salary : $56,300. Closing Date : 28 February 2025. No phone calls, please. EOE
Salary : $56,300
