Alumni Engagement Associate

Hackley School; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackley School seeks an Alumni Engagement Associate to support the Director of Alumni Engagement in fostering strong ties between alumni and school life. You will help plan and execute in-person and virtual alumni events, manage the alumni newsletter, and curate content for the alumni blog and class notes.

The role also supports the networking initiative and fundraising campaigns. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, organization, and project-management skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Canva, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and GiveCampus a plus.
• Impeccable and persistent work ethic and a team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promoting, and executing in‑person and virtual alumni events.
• Support development and distribution of the alumni e-newsletter.
• Maintain content on the Hackley Alumni Blog and manage class notes.
• Coordinate the Hackley Networking Initiative and mentor relationships.
• Create engaging content and promote participation in the Alumni LinkedIn Group.
• Support fundraising campaigns and other departmental duties.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Raiser’s Edge

GiveCampus

Job description

The Alumni Engagement Associate will report to and support the Director of Alumni Engagement in connection with fostering strong connections between alumni and the life of the School.Specific Responsibilities]Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Assisting with the planning, promoting, and executing of in-person and virtual alumni events designed to strengthen Hackley’s alumni community, including Alumni Day. Includes creating the events in the database and on the GiveCampus event platformSupporting the development and distribution of the alumni e-newsletter, including editing and mailing list management, as well as work related to other e-communicationsManaging content on the Hackley Alumni Blog hosted by Google SitesSupporting the production of Class Notes, Hackley’s alumni publication, by collecting and organizing alumni updates, managing photographs, writing photo captions, proofreading content, coordinating deadlines, and imputing information into the databaseManaging the Hackley Networking Initiative by arranging and coordinating mentor-mentee relationships, developing engagement strategies, and promoting participation through communications and LinkedIn.Creating engaging content, fostering alumni connections, and increasing member participation in the Hackley Alumni LinkedIn GroupSupporting fundraising efforts including alumni class and senior class gift campaignsOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated project management and organizational skills (e.g., detail-oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize projects)Proficiency in Canva, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Google SuiteExperience with Raiser’s Edge and GiveCampus a plusImpeccable and persistent work ethic and a commitment to being part of a goal-oriented team that works collaboratively within the department, with alumni volunteers, and across the SchoolFlexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and related job responsibilitiesAn entrepreneurial growth mindsetSalary and BenefitsThe salary range for this 12-month administrative position is $60,000 to $75,000. Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on-campus housing.About Hackley School:Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12. Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.Hackley offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, support for professional development, meals in our dining hall, and much more. Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.