Alumni Relations Coordinator

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students. The Upper Division campus (9-12) is located in Pebble Beach, CA and Lower/Middle Campus (PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while preparing them for success in school and beyond and instilling a passion for learning and achievement. The core values of the community are safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion.
Stevenson School is seeking an Alumni Relations Coordinator who will report to the Director of Development. The Alumni Relations Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and overseeing a comprehensive alumni relations and alumni giving program. A key focus of activity over the coming years will be directing a strategic vision for events, programming, and constituent outreach to increase and deepen engagement.. This is a full-time, 12-month per year position.
Responsibilities
- Strengthen the traditional activities of alumni relations, including reunions, recognition and donor engagement events, career networking events, engagement platforms, and social and affinity programming
- Build alumni philanthropic participation by growing and managing the annual fund volunteer base, personally soliciting alumni, and working with the Director of Development or other advancement colleagues to create compelling giving opportunities
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Stevenson Alumni Association President and to other alumni volunteer committees
- Work with the Communications team on the Stevenson Newsletter and Stevenson Magazine
- Ensure projects and events are completed on time and within budget
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Five to seven years of professional experience in public relations, event planning, or fundraising
- Familiarity with CRMs, social media platforms, web, and standard workplace technology
- Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, presentation, event planning, and social skills
- Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously
- Ability to create engaging outreach content quickly and regularly
- Familiarity with an independent school environment
- Capacity to anticipate challenges and initiate solutions
- Flexibility and ability to travel, work an average of three to four evenings and one weekend per month
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission of the school
- Ability to maintain an exceptional level of confidentiality and professional discretion
- High degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and willingness to be flexible
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently with a customer-focused approach
Additional Information
- The essential functions and skills have been included but should not be considered as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, duties, etc. Additional responsibilities and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
- This is a 12-month, full-time exempt position. Some responsibilities require working in the evenings and/or on weekends, as well as business travel where overnight stays are required.
- The candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience. In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including generous retirement plan contributions, a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School, vision and dental group plans and support of ongoing professional development. Stevenson offers housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees. Lunch is provided on a daily basis when school is in session.
In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at Stevenson School