Alumni Engagement & Events Specialist

University of Rhode Island Foundation; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator to strengthen connections within the alumni community. This role involves coordinating alumni programs, managing event logistics, and assisting with volunteer engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, retirement savings, and generous PTO, though tuition waiver is not offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in alumni relations, event planning, or similar field preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support alumni volunteer initiatives, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate logistics for alumni engagement events including venue selection and catering.
• Collaborate with marketing on event promotion and manage post-event communications.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Project management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, event management, or related field

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking an Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator to strengthen connections within the alumni community. This role involves coordinating alumni programs, managing event logistics, and assisting with volunteer engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, retirement savings, and generous PTO, though tuition waiver is not offered.