Alumni Relations Coordinator - Part Time

Fort Worth Country Day School, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Worth Country Day School, Inc. is seeking a part-time Alumni Relations Coordinator to design and implement community-building, fundraising and communications initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you will plan alumni events, support the Class Agents program, mentor student alumni and expand involvement in the Alumni Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in special events, development, fundraising, and/or volunteer management required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and teams.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize alumni events such as Homecoming, reunions, and alumni activities.
• Support the Class Agents program and alumni communications.
• Work with alumni/student mentoring and student alumni programs.
• Assist with alumni communications including digital pages, social media, notes and profiles.
• Develop networks of contacts to aid development and alumni involvement.
• Collaborate with the Annual Giving Manager to increase alumni giving.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Communications

Social media

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

# Alumni Relations Coordinator - Part TimeFort Worth Country Day School, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX 76109## Description**Alumni Relations Coordinator Part-Time**The Alumni Relations Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Advancement, is responsible for the design and implementation of strategies to meet the community-building, fundraising and communication goals of the FWCD Alumni Association.**Principal Responsibilities –** in coordination with other FWCD Alumni Relation Coordinators:* Plan and organize alumni events, which include but are not limited to: Homecoming, Class Reunions, Falcons on the Road, Alumni Athletic Games, young alumni events, alumni college campus visits and events to welcome new graduates to the Alumni Association.* Support the Class Agents program* Work with the alumni/student mentoring program and Upper School administration* Assist with the Student Alumni Ambassador program* Assist with alumni communications that include but are not limited to electronic push pages, social media, alumni class notes and alumni profiles* Establish, analyze and maintain a network of key contacts to aid in development and efforts to strengthen alumni involvement.* Create new and expanded opportunities for alumni involvement that will foster positive alumni relations.* Work with Annual Giving Manager to increase alumni giving through the use of volunteer leadership, reunion giving, individual cultivation and prospect management.* Support the Alumni Council members* Staff Alumni Council sub-committees* Other assignments as indicated by the Director of Advancement.**Competencies:** * Bachelor’s degree required.* Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in special events, development, fundraising, and/or volunteer management required* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and teams.* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.* Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.* Strong knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Creative Suite.* Knowledge of special events, development, fundraising, and/or volunteer management practices.* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.* Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.**Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:**Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School. The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.Fort Worth Country Day is a co-ed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.