Alumni/Community Engagement Coordinator

Position:Alumni/Community Engagement Coordinator
Reports to: Chief External Affairs Officer
Mission: Knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond.
Founding: Milwaukee College Prep was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the spring of 1997 as a gift to the Milwaukee community by Micky and Ron Sadoff and Junior Bridgeman.
What we Do: At Milwaukee College Prep School, we are building on our legacy as one of the best schools in the City of Milwaukee. We uphold our academic focus and commitment to excellence. Milwaukee College Prep is a school of uncompromising academic and social expectations. Milwaukee College Prep started with 75 students at one campus in 1997, and has grown to more than 2,000 students across four K-8 campuses and K3 program.
Website: https://www.milwaukeecollegeprep.com/
Job Summary:
The objective for this position is to continue to support students who complete the eighth grade here on their journey to college. Our goal is to have at least 94% of our graduates complete high school within five years of advancing from Milwaukee College Prep and to have at least 75% of our graduates attend college and 45% receive a college degree within 10 years of leaving Milwaukee College Prep.   This position is also the lead in cultivating and maintaining community partnerships and internal/external volunteer opportunities within our network and community.  Support and collaborator on all external and internal MCP events. 
Essential Functions:
Alumni Relations

• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with 7th and 8th grade scholars, families, alumni, and colleagues.
• Participate in network-wide functions supporting middle schoolers.
• Support our 7th and 8th grade scholars at all phases of high school placement, including coordination of MCP’s high school fair.
• Play a leading role in the development of an 8th grade bootcamp for students to address academics and social/cultural topics in the Spring but prior to completion ceremony.

• Manage social media channels dedicated to MCP alumni, including content development and community management.
• Plan alumni events and “pop-up” opportunities

Development & Fundraising

• Assisting in the preparing and managing of mailing lists
• Assisting in the mailing of development letters
• Assistance with the timely acknowledgment of contributions

Volunteer/Community Engagement

• • Work collaboratively with school leadership teams to understand the needs for volunteers.
  • Design and implement a network-wide volunteer program to support academics, athletics, and other campus-wide needs.
  • Design and implement volunteer engagement strategies (e.g., individual volunteer opportunities, corporate volunteer opportunities, coordinate a volunteer luncheon)
  • Host tours for volunteers and prospective volunteers

External Partnership/Sponsorship

• • Design and implement community engagement/partnership strategies.
  • Build relationships and manage partnerships with Milwaukee-area business partners.
  • Cultivate partnerships with churches, organizations, and neighborhood leaders
  • Represent Milwaukee College Prep at community gatherings and events

Marketing & Communications

• • Assist the Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer
  • Assist with social media community management (as needed)
  • Media relations support (as needed)
  • Assist with content development (e.g., writing blog posts, social posts)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (marketing, communications, or similar is preferred)

• Three years of experience in alumni relations, development, external affairs, marketing and/or communications with a track record of success

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep passion for educational equity for all children as well as proven relationship-building skills. Specifically, the candidate will have a history of:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with above-average attention to detail
• Strong goal setting and goal management skills
• Experience working with an array of stakeholders.
• Skilled writer and communicator
• Collaborator and team player skilled in working with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Ambassador and spokesperson for Milwaukee College Prep, able to strongly articulate our mission to external constituents (including Milwaukee-area high schools), partner organizations, and potential funders.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and the effective use and maintenance of social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Must have a belief in and be in alignment with Milwaukee College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Must be passionate about working with children and tenacious in ensuring each scholar’s success.
• Must exhibit enthusiasm and positivity.

Requirements:

• This position travel between four campuses, and transports supplies and materials to and from events therefore a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, and reliable transportation is required to perform work duties.  Mileage reimbursement. 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Much of this job involves sitting, mostly indoors with the exception of travel to and from schools.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
At Milwaukee College Prep we take care of our employees. We provide competitive salaries, and a full slate of benefits including full health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with an optional 403b retirement plan. Perks include eligibility for bi-yearly performance-based bonuses, and a plethora of professional development opportunities.
Milwaukee College Prep is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. Milwaukee College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
 

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