Program Administrator, Cadet Aviation

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:  13 December 2024

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, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application.  A resume must be submitted in addition to a completed employment application via email to employment@capnhq.gov.  This position does not offer a relocation package.  Civil Air Patrol offers 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental insurance, paid life insurance, sick/vacation leave, paid holidays and optional short/long term disability, vision, critical insurance, accident insurance, and a flexible spending account. No phone calls, please. EEO