Events & Alumni Engagement Manager

Ethical Culture Fieldston School•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Events & Alumni Engagement Manager position serves as a direct resource for the ECFS alumni community. The role reports to the Director of Events & Alumni Engagement. This position will support P+T programming at the Bronx and Manhattan campuses. The hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. When determining the salary for an offer, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations. Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
At least 3-5 years of related experience in alumni relations and volunteer management
At least 3 years of previous experience managing/supervising employees
A commitment to independent school education; an understanding of ECFS mission and goals and the ability to articulate the school’s uniqueness and relevance
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate initiatives, facilitate discussions, and present to various levels of stakeholders
A high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail
The ability to handle confidential material with discretion and possess the highest degree of integrity
The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, and the overall community
A strong ability to multitask and shift priorities without compromising on the quality of work
The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise
A willingness to learn and embrace new ideas and procedures and a consistent initiative to help streamline processes and improve efficiencies
A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback
The ability to work collaboratively in group settings, as well as independently, to meet project goals and team needs
The capacity to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to execute various events
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Raiser's Edge a plus

Responsibilities

Serving as primary contact and lead liaison to Alumni and the ECFS Community
Supervising an Alumni Relations Associate
Identifying alumni leadership volunteers for Reunion, Class Agents/Recorders, and FAN (Fieldston Alumni Network)
Collaborating with the Director of Development to identify potential alumni donors.
Supporting reunion committees and class representatives to increase participation
Managing volunteers through our GiveCampus platform in partnership with the Annual Fund Associate
Partnering with the Director of Events and Alumni Engagement to strategize ways to increase volunteer engagement.
Assisting on event planning in partnership with the Director of Events and Alumni Engagement and serving as an Alumni Relations representative.
In collaboration with Alumni Relations Associate, developing a database of notable alumni
Partnering with the Communications team to develop content for social media and alumni related emails and overseeing the “Class Notes” section of the magazine, ECFS Reporter
Collaborating on the bi-monthly e-newsletter Notes from the Quad and drive content for schoolwide publications
Promoting our alumni network platform – Fieldston Connect.
Promoting the benefits of the alumni network to Form VI students
Recruiting alumni to support current students as internship hosts, content speakers, and mentors
Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders
Motivating and inspiring the team and coworkers to achieve goals
Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.