Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

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.

• Managing all alumni social media channels, including Instagram, Linked In, 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 mail houses.
• 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.

• 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.