National Alumni Coordinator

Friends of the Children•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, relationship-centered, and organized professional to serve as their National Alumni Coordinator. This role is crucial for maintaining connections with program graduates and alumni, supporting their transition into adulthood, higher education, and career pathways. The position offers a unique opportunity for a Friends of the Children program graduate to leverage their lived experience into leadership, building a national alumni network, amplifying alumni voices, and creating pathways for future generations. The Pathways for Young Adults Program supports youth and graduates aged 18-22 during their transition to postsecondary education, workforce training, employment, and independent adulthood. A key aspect of this strategy is maintaining lifelong relationships with program graduates and alumni, fostering connection, mentorship, leadership, and advocacy. The National Alumni Coordinator will act as a liaison between Friends of the Children and program graduates nationwide, ensuring alumni voices influence organizational decision-making, strengthening alumni engagement, tracking long-term outcomes, and cultivating a network of leaders who contribute to future generations.

Requirements

Strong relationship-building skills with diverse populations
Experience facilitating groups and developing leadership in young people
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Commitment to the mission of Friends of the Children
Passionate about giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of youth
Background in mentoring, youth leadership development, or advocacy
A graduate of the Friends of the Children program with lived experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s long-term impact
Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience demonstrating career advancement and success
2+ years of experience in youth development, education, alumni relations, community engagement, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decisions
Familiarity with Salesforce or data tracking systems
Experience in program evaluation or outcomes measurement

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive program graduate (ages 18-22) and alumni (ages 22+) engagement strategy that fosters lifelong connection to Friends of the Children and that advances the aims of the Pathways for Young Adults program.
Create meaningful opportunities for program graduates ages 18-22 and alumni ages 22+ to stay involved, partnering with the Pathways for Young Adults team and chapters to develop program graduate and alumni programming both nationally and locally.
Facilitate peer mentorship and leadership opportunities among program graduates, alumni and Friends of the Children program youth.
Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with program graduates and alumni across chapters.
Partner with chapter staff to ensure smooth transitions from active program youth to program graduate and alumni status.
Design and implement systems to regularly gather program graduate and alumni feedback (surveys, focus groups, interviews).
Elevate program graduate and alumni perspectives to inform program design, policy, and strategic priorities at the National Center of Excellence.
Collaborate with National Chapter Success Team to integrate program graduate and alumni insights into continuous program improvement efforts.
Contribute to strategic initiatives related to post-program support and program graduate/alumni success, sharing accountability to advance the aims of the Pathways for Young Adults program.
Build and manage alumni database, maintaining accurate program graduate/alumni data in organizational systems and ensure data integrity.
Track and support the analysis of program graduate and alumni outcomes, including enlistment, postsecondary education and training, employment, holistic well-being and independence, and other key indicators.
Support the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from program graduates and alumni.
Partner with Pathways for Young Adults team to measure program impact and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with program, development, and communications teams to highlight alumni stories and impact.
Support program graduate and alumni involvement through the National Speaker’s Bureau, identifying and cultivating program graduate and alumni leaders who can serve as ambassadors for Friends of the Children.
Lead the planning, facilitation, and ongoing development of the Youth Leadership Council, developing relationships early with young people involved across the country in the Friends of the Children program.
Support youth, program graduates and alumni in building leadership, advocacy, and facilitation skills.
Guide youth-led projects and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000
Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for candidates relocating to Portland, Oregon
Health insurance (Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium for 2 of the 4 plans)
Dental insurance (Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium)
Vision insurance (Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium)
Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (100% paid by Friends of the Children)
Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (100% paid by Friends of the Children)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Healthcare FSA minimum of $100 maximum of $3,400
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Legal, etc.
401(k) savings plan with a company match of up to the first 4% of earnings that the employee contributes
Cell phone and/or Internet Reimbursement up to $75/month
Office reimbursement of $150 per year on anniversary date
Vacation: Up to three weeks of paid vacation annually for the first 4 years
Sick Time: Two weeks/80 hours of sick time awarded on January 1 of each year
Eleven paid holidays, including three Floating holidays
Career Development and Wellness Reimbursement of up to $1000 after the first year of employment (Up to $200 can be used for Wellness)
Summer hours and end of year holiday gift of time off
Employee Perks and Discount Programs