Alumni Programs and Events Coordinator

Milton Hershey School • Hershey, PA

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About The Position

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extra-ordinary cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students. MHS's Alumni Relations team is seeking an Alumni Programs & Events Coordinator. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of student, alumni, and other event programming and operational aspects of the William E. Dearden Alumni Campus. This includes:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a capacity entailing considerable knowledge of event management, administration, data reporting, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Prior experience with fiscal oversight.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate, influence, & diplomatically resolve differences in viewpoints.
• Demonstrated skills in guiding youth required.
• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to independently manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated good judgement & confidentiality required.
• Exhibited computer skills including Microsoft applications and website administration.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends is essential to the role.
• Candidates must be eager to engage with students and alumni.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates events for the Alumni Campus facilities & extensively supports other events such as Homecoming, Fellowship Weekend, etc.
• Leads the alumni to student volunteer programs including recognition programs, special events, etc.
• Supervises the young graduate mentoring program & extensively collaborates with other staff on the Graduate Programs for Success (GPS) team.
• Provides direct oversight of the young graduate housing program.
• Manages Dearden Alumni Campus maintenance including capital requests & expenditures.
• Supports the Dearden Foundation Board petitions for young alumni aid between the Foundation Board & School as well as Alumni Support for MHSAA Helping Hands & Cancer Cares programs.
• Chairs & serves on internal task forces & committees as needed.
• Supervises an intern.
• Special projects & other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services