Director of Alumni & Community Engagement

CASE international; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ seeks a Director of Engagement to creatively build and lead volunteer and donor networks. This role will design scalable engagement systems, nurture partnerships across our community, and work closely with students, alumni and parents to deepen connections to Peddie.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, a gift for relationship-building, and experience in alumni programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years in alumni relations or related field.
• Proven ability to build relationships and design scalable engagement programs.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work evenings/weekends.
• Experience managing volunteer-led programs and recruiting volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication with alumni audiences.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop and lead high-impact engagement opportunities.
• Design and launch a best-in-class Peddie Network.
• Lead alumni and parent engagement efforts.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to meet engagement and fundraising goals.

Skills

Alumni relations

Volunteer management

Strategic leadership

Event conception

Communication

Travel willingness

Budget management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

CRM analytics

Canva

Constant Contact

LinkedIn publishing

Job description

The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ seeks a Director of Engagement to creatively build and lead volunteer and donor networks. This role will design scalable engagement systems, nurture partnerships across our community, and work closely with students, alumni and parents to deepen connections to Peddie.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, a gift for relationship-building, and experience in alumni programs.