Engagement Director for 50th Reunion Programs

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid on-site/remote work

Background check

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Williams College seeks an Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a robust development program with 50th alumni and friends.

Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, the role partners with high-level alumni committees across five classes to plan events, coordinate communications, and manage budgets. The position emphasizes donor engagement, regional gatherings, and innovative virtual events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Engagement activities and event planning – plan and execute major 50th Reunion events and regional/virtual programs, managing logistics, vendors, staffing and budgets.
• Volunteer management and collaboration – liaison with up to six classes of alumni volunteers for engagement and reunion planning.
• Fundraising – assist with fundraising through committee work, reporting, and donor conversations.
• Digital engagement and communications – develop class communication calendar and create digital materials.
• Technology, systems, and operations – coordinate Slate usage, develop reports, and train staff on new tools.
• Team operations and finances – manage budgets, contracts, vendors, registrations, and financial reporting.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years professional experience

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Williams College seeks an Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a robust development program with 50th alumni and friends.

Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, the role partners with high-level alumni committees across five classes to plan events, coordinate communications, and manage budgets. The position emphasizes donor engagement, regional gatherings, and innovative virtual events.