What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community & Alumni Engagement Manager position at Atlanta International School?
About Atlanta International School
Atlanta International School is a globally-minded 3K-12 institution that offers a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. With a diverse international community, we are dedicated to developing courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. At our core is creating a joy of learning and purposeful effort, and mutual respect and understanding, in an intentionally inclusive and intercultural community. We are seeking a dynamic, highly-organized, and eager professional to join our Advancement Team as the Community & Alumni Engagement Manager.
Position Overview
The Community & Alumni Engagement Manager will serve as the liaison to the alumni and parent community, helping to foster strong relationships with our alumni, parents, and school community. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the position will work closely with the Advancement and Communications teams to integrate alumni and community engagement into broader fundraising and communication efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Alumni Board: staff Alumni Board meetings and support the goals of the Alumni Board.
- Alumni Engagement: Develop and implement alumni reunion, networking events, and other engagement opportunities.
- Alumni Communication: Maintain regular communication with alumni through newsletters, social media, emails, and other platforms to ensure they remain informed and involved with school activities and initiatives.
- Alumni Giving: grow Alumni fundraising and participation through The Eagles Fund (annual fund) and other fundraising initiatives.
- Community Engagement: serve as the liaison to the parent community on behalf of the larger External Relations Team (Advancement, Communications, Admissions), including coordination of events calendar.
- Community Events: collaborate on Advancement event planning
- Community Fundraising: collaborate on fundraising efforts across alumni, parent, and other constituencies.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international, educational, or non-profit environment.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Event Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
