Alumni Relations Coordinator

Fort Worth Country Day•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

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.