Events & Alumni Engagement Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Management
• 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.
• Volunteer Engagement
• 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.
• Events
• Assisting on event planning in partnership with the Director of Events and Alumni Engagement and serving as an Alumni Relations representative.
• Marketing and Communications
• In collaboration with Alumni Relations Associate, developing a database of notable alumni;
• P业合作与通讯团队开发社交媒体和校友相关电子邮件的内容，并监督《Fieldston Reporter》杂志的“班级新闻”部分；
• 协作每月一次的电子通讯《Quad Notes》并为学校出版物制定内容；
• 促进我们的校友网络平台——Fieldston Connect。
• Student Engagement
• 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.

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;
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge a plus;
• 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.