About the Position

The Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Events is responsible for implementing High Mowing School’s positive engagement of alumni, parents, and friends of the school. S/he contributes to the furtherance of HMS’ mission as defined by the Board of Trustees and the Head of School and reports to the Director of Advancement. 

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with senior administration, plan, implement, and promote community programs and events, including (but not limited to) Parents Weekend, May Day, Reunion Weekend, and other school events as assigned, for the purpose of engaging the community in the mission of the school.
• In collaboration with the Directors of Advancement and Marketing and Communications, maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email, alumni web pages, social media, newsletters, and printed mailings.
• Work closely with Alumni Association leadership, organizing and staffing its meetings, and ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and academic and administrative leadership.
• Ensure the accuracy of alumni class lists for publications, invitations, alumni directory, and other purposes.
• Oversee accuracy of database extracts for invitation lists
• Oversee timely development and distribution of invitations and program materials, virtual and print, in close collaboration with the Communications Office
• Recruit and manage class agents, providing volunteers with tools, guidelines, and information to engage their classmates and promote annual giving.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement in the strategy and execution of a comprehensive annual giving fundraising program for alumni, parents, and friends with an emphasis on participation and volunteer-driven fundraising. 
• Create and execute a senior class fundraising campaign for HMS Alumni to engage and educate about the importance of philanthropy.
• Serve as the point person/staff liaison for alumni-associated events/happenings
• Serve as the onsite event manager as needed
• Supervise and direct student employees and/or volunteers for special events.
• Organize alumni events, including Reunion Weekend, regional gatherings, senior/young alum dessert
• Organize alumni engagement in school events including: Michaelmas, Holiday Fair, HIlltop Circus, May Day, and Graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience preferred in alumni engagement, event planning, annual giving, and volunteer management. Independent school expertise is a plus. 
• Familiarity with the goals of Waldorf Education and sensitivity to understand and honor the traditions and values of the school.
• Effective time and project management skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Must be able to work collegially and be committed to working in a diverse community. Has the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. Must enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, articulate, personable, and well-organized. 
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills are essential. 
• Ability to work some nights and weekends and travel to off-campus locations as needed. 
• Experience with Google Suite and Raiser's Edge NXT preferred. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, manage own work, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Goal-oriented, persistent and persuasive, thorough, organized, and detail-oriented. 
• Understand the confidential nature of fundraising efforts and donor information.
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
• Willingness to seek educational opportunities related to the job requirements.

Compensation 

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, life, LTD
• Tuition remission 90%
• Generous vacation package
• Professional development opportunities
• School contribution  to 403b account
• NH is a tax-friendly state.

To Apply 

Interested candidates should email HMS hiring team at hiring@highmowing.org with a resume, letter of interest, and an HMS Employment Application. HMS will respond to qualified candidates only.