What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alumni Engagement Coordinator position at Lyndon Institute?
Lyndon Institute is seeking to hire a full time Alumni Engagement Coordinator. This position will work a 12-month schedule beginning on July 1, 2026.
The Alumni Engagement Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and plays a key role in strengthening alumni engagement and supporting advancement initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing all alumni social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook groups, and any emerging platforms, with responsibility for content calendar, posting, community engagement, and performance reporting.
- Producing short-form video and multimedia content for alumni communications
- Researching alumni career and educational achievements, identifying individuals for deeper engagement and prospect development, and sharing insights with the Director of Development.
- Developing and managing an alumni mentorship program connecting current students with alumni in relevant career fields, with particular emphasis on CTE pathways
- Conducting ongoing funder research and maintaining a grants calendar to support the Director of Development in identifying, tracking, and pursuing institutional funding opportunities.
- Leading Giving Day planning and execution, including digital solicitation, peer-to-peer campaigns, and day-of reporting
- Annual giving solicitation support - managing the annual fund calendar, coordinating phonathons and digital giving campaigns, processing gifts, preparing acknowledgements, tracking and reporting.
- Overseeing the management and integrity of the alumni database.
- Planning, organizing, and executing alumni events, including reunions, regional receptions, and other special gatherings both on campus and nationwide.
- Producing alumni publications, including magazines, digital newsletters, and other communications.
- Coordinating bulk mailings in partnership with printers and mailhouses.
- Recruiting, training, and coordinating alumni volunteers to support mailings, events, etc.
- Expanding and strengthening the class secretary program to enhance peer-to-peer engagement including young alumni programming as a distinct track.
- Overseeing the preservation and organization of school archives including an organized and accessible photo library.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in advancement, alumni relations, development, communications, nonprofit administration, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging and professional content
- Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in data entry and gift processing
- Proficiency with databases/CRMs (Raiser’s Edge or similar); comfort learning new systems
- Ability to analyze and interpret data (alumni research, reporting, engagement tracking)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts, including content creation and community engagement (not just scheduling tools)
- Experience with short-form video content preferred
- Comfort with analytics and reporting across digital channels
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential donor information
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring standing, bending, climbing, and repetitive movement.
Salary : $20 - $25