Overview
Marketing & Member Experiences Coordinator Jobs in Fort Worth, TX at Discovery Land Company
Job ID: 2478
The assistant director of alumni affairs is responsible for student and young alumni engagement, as part of Muhlenberg’s high-performing, donor-centered advancement team. This individual is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and programs to promote alumni engagement, participation and philanthropy. The ultimate goal of this work is to build alumni connections and foster/inspire deeper engagement and philanthropic support.
Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:
Alumni Engagement
Facilitate the Young Alumni Ambassadors group, who engage other alumni through volunteerism, event participation, and outreach efforts. In partnership with these volunteers, create a focused strategy designed to significantly expand and enhance alumni engagement and philanthropy.
Participate in Alumni Weekend planning, focusing on recent reunion class years. Responsibilities include partnering with The Muhlenberg Fund staff to recruit, manage, and guide class reunion volunteers in setting and achieving attendance and fundraising goals, as well as engaging classmates
Student Programming and Advising
Serve as advisor for the Cardinal Key Society, a cohesive program for student involvement in the greater College community. Responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling CKS members to assist at signature events including, but not limited to, orientation, alumni weekend, candlelight carols, and commencement.
Provide primary leadership and strategic planning for student programming events (e.g. orientation candle lighting and scarving during, student THAW, senior fair and senior champagne brunch.
Alumni Affairs Activity & Operations
Serve as staff liaison for an Alumni Board (AB) sub-committee, attending quarterly subcommittee and general AB meetings.
Support Alumni Weekend programming with anticipated leadership of key event planning and execution.
Staff alumni events and attend Represent Muhlenberg at events on and off campus.
Participate in and provide support for department-wide fundraising efforts including Mulementum, phone-a-thon, class reunion fundraising, etc.
Work with Alumni Affairs and Office of Communications & Marketing teams to develop communication strategies (e.g. newsletters, email campaigns, social media posts) aimed at increasing alumni engagement.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work-life balance, and are pleased to offer this full-time, year-round position with hybrid remote work available. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. A diverse city of 125,000 located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is the third-largest city in the state and is located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The region, also comprising neighboring Bethlehem, Easton and more, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Muhlenberg alum preferred (but not required).
Minimum one year related experience in public relations, event planning, marketing or fundraising.
Understanding of and commitment to Muhlenberg and its student and alumni body.
Strong creativity, organizational, writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player; capable of working independently and proactively while initiating and maintaining frequent communication with the Executive Director is essential.
Ability to professionally represent the college in support of Advancement goals and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
In partnership with Muhlenberg College’s Office of Communications & Marketing, ability to work collaboratively to promote positive alumni social media experience (familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, etc., new/emerging technologies and online communication trends desired).
Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and general database software.
Attend and contribute to major College functions/events, including but not limited to Alumni Weekend, Cardinal Key Society meetings, THAW and Alumni Board meetings.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks.
To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate statement speaking to how your professional experience will contribute to a more inclusive community at Muhlenberg; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, please visit Muhlenberg’s Career Portal.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to valuing and enhancing diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to the diversity of our community. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate against any person based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, in its education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX.
Title: Marketing & Member Experiences Coordinator
Company: Discovery Land Company
Location: Fort Worth, TX
