Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Sbhonline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sbhonline invites an Alumni Engagement Coordinator in Brooklyn, NY to lead alumni activities, events, and communications with a focus on cultivation and engagement. You will oversee reunions, newsletters, and social media to strengthen ties with graduates and supporters.

The role requires strong planning, fundraising, and relationship-building skills in a dynamic nonprofit environment, with a schedule that includes occasional weekends and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong event planning and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and effective engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct alumni activities with emphasis on events, communications, and engagement initiatives.
• Identify alumni donor prospects through research and cultivation efforts.
• Plan and execute a robust alumni engagement program, including high-profile events and milestones.
• Produce and distribute alumni newsletters and manage content for websites and social platforms.
• Coordinate with vendors and alumni committees for reunion logistics and material production.
• Maintain donor communications, conduct alumni interviews, and gather content for newsletters.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Fundraising programs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor databases

Job description

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, with occasional weekend events
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a proven planner and relationship-builder with demonstrated success in engagement and community development to serve as our Alumni Engagement Coordinator. The successful candidate will be a highly articulate communicator with a passion for educational and community-focused missions, skilled at building meaningful relationships and fostering long-term engagement.

This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing all alumni activities, with a strong emphasis on events, communications, and alumni engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement & Development

• Identify alumni donor prospects through research and cultivation efforts.
• Plan and execute a robust alumni engagement program, including high-profile events and special initiatives.
• Organize annual milestone reunions, including 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year reunions, collaborating closely with reunion committees.
• Produce and distribute alumni newsletters.
• Build and maintain alumni websites, campaign donation pages, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate with vendors for the production, printing, and distribution of materials.

Relationship Building & Stewardship

• Oversee alumni stewardship and cultivation initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate meetings with alumni regarding philanthropic opportunities.
• Coordinate gift packages and appreciation items for alumni and volunteers.
• Manage monthly birthday outreach and special recognition communications.
• Coordinate condolence outreach and related communications.
• Conduct alumni interviews and gather content for newsletters and communications.

Events

• Collaborate with internal departments including Communications, IT, Operations, and Finance to support event execution.
• Coordinate with vendors including caterers, photographers, videographers, printers, graphic designers, security personnel, and maintenance teams.
• Partner with alumni committees and class leaders to organize reunion logistics and programming.
• Produce reunion journals and event materials.
• Develop, distribute, and analyze post-event surveys.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to alumni, donors, supporters, and community members.

Database Management

• Conduct prospect research and donor identification.
• Maintain detailed records of donor communications and interactions.
• Ensure database integrity through accurate and consistent data entry.
• Generate reports and mailing lists for campaigns, events, and organizational initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Annual Giving with additional projects, including grant writing, fundraising initiatives, and development marketing efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding planning, fundraising, relationship-building, and communication skills. This individual should thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable working within a large, fast-paced organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong event planning and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and effective engagement programs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with donor management databases.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Prior nonprofit experience highly preferred.
• Basic Hebrew reading and writing skills are a plus.