DEPARTMENT: Advancement

REPORTS TO: Director of Alumni & Family Engagement

SALARY RANGE: Salary Commensurate with Experience

POSITION / FTE: 1.00 (Full Time Exempt)

The Taft School is a private, coeducational grade 9-12 day and boarding school located in Watertown, CT.  The sprawling campus is comprised of authentic architecture, state of the art classrooms and impressive athletics facilities. Internationally recognized as a top middle-sized boarding school, Taft is set on a beautiful 220-acre campus. The admissions process, although highly selective, spans diversity within the nation and furthermore, internationally. The school has approximately 250 employees and nearly 10,000 alumni. The Annual and Parent’s Fundraising efforts set it highest among peer schools.

To learn more about The Taft School visit: www.taftschool.org.

Job Purpose:

The Alumni & Family Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of alumni and family engagement programs designed to strengthen relationships, build community, and increase participation in institutional priorities. This position reports to the Director of Alumni & Family Engagement and plays a key role in the experience of all Taft alumni and families. This position is ideal for an organized professional interested in building a career in alumni engagement, advancement, or higher education.

Position Requirements:

The duties and responsibilities of the Alumni & Family Engagement Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Assist with volunteer recruitment and recognition efforts. 

• Maintain accurate records in our CRM/database (Raiser’s Edge).

• Provide general administrative support.

• Collaborate with annual giving, major gifts, and advancement services to support engagement strategies and donor pipeline goals.

• Support the planning and execution of engagement activities, both on and off campus.

Minimum Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in events, customer service, higher education, communications, etc.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working with databases/CRMs and learning new systems.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Minimal travel required. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other class protected by law.