HR Specialist, Alumni Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Foster relationships and lead initiatives to engage former IJM interns and fellows as lifelong contributors to IJM’s mission.

• Develop a global alumni network that aids in fundraising, talent acquisition referrals, recruitment, volunteer involvement, advocacy, and mission progression.

• Create and implement alumni engagement pathways that enhance connection, boost participation, and align alumni contributions with IJM’s strategic goals.

• Manage alumni data and analyze insights to ensure that engagement efforts are informed, scalable, and impact-focused.

• Cultivate a sense of community identity among alumni and facilitate ongoing engagement for interns, fellows, and staff.

• Lead debrief strategies and re-entry retreats for returning interns and fellows.

• Develop a mentorship program that links current interns and fellows with alumni.

• Generate insider updates and assess the impact of information dissemination.

• Formulate segmented engagement strategies and channels that connect alumni with each other and with IJM.

• Nurture alumni as donors, advocates, and champions of fundraising.

• Act as the primary contact for all IJM Alumni.

• Transition data to Salesforce and manage alumni information within the CRM.

• Keep accurate alumni records and engagement data.

• Establish metrics and dashboards for tracking alumni engagement, fundraising, volunteering, and recruitment outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and donor stewardship standards.

• Analyze data and prepare reports and presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Talent Pipeline & Development on hiring strategies and alumni recruitment efforts.

• Create alumni referral programs and a jobs board for alumni.

• Work with recruiting, advancement, and global program teams to implement strategic alumni engagement practices and pathways.

• Survey global leaders to pinpoint mission-priority opportunities.

• Execute administrative tasks for IF Program events and the team as required.

• Engage in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification.

• At least 7 years of experience in alumni relations, nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, talent acquisition, employee engagement, community building, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years providing high-level administrative and program management support in a dynamic professional environment.

• At least 3 years of experience in event planning.

• Proven experience in building and managing stakeholder or membership communities.

• Familiarity with community platforms, marketing automation tools, and data analytics.

• Ability to work with large datasets.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

• Exceptional project management, organizational, and administrative skills to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated capability to foster effective and strategic working relationships, particularly in remote teams.

• Experience in budget management.

• Strong commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration.

• Global and cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• Strong prioritization skills.

• Results-driven.

• Statement of Faith articulating Christian beliefs, spiritual practices, and current fellowship or place of worship.

• Current authorization to work in the United States.

• Must successfully pass background checks, police clearance, and reference checks.

• All employees are required to practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.

• Options for retirement benefits.

• Paid leave starting at 23 days.

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day before).

• Daily, quarterly, and annual opportunities for community spiritual formation.

• Robust resources for staff care.