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Alumni Coordinator jobs are open across higher education, nonprofits, independent schools, and professional associations, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in event programming, donor relations, and engagement communications. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Opportunity
Position Title: Alumni & Leadership Network Coordinator
Department: Operations
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Reports To: Executive Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part-Time. Temporary for six months from the date of hire
Compensation: $30.98-$35.00/hourly commensurate with skills and experience
Join the team behind the mission
Every day, people across California turn to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) when they face discrimination, threats to their civil rights, or challenges to their freedom to practice their faith. As the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in California, we protect constitutional rights, advance justice, and empower communities through legal advocacy, public policy, civic engagement, and education.
Since 1994, that work has been made possible by a dedicated team committed to serving individuals, families, and communities across California. Behind every case, campaign, and initiative are people working together to create meaningful change.
Whether you serve clients directly or support our mission behind the scenes, your work helps build a more just, inclusive, and equitable California.
Why CAIR-CA
Meaningful Work: Your work directly contributes to protecting civil rights, advancing justice, and strengthening communities throughout California.
Collaborative Culture: Team members value respect, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
Professional Growth: We support your development through mentorship and opportunities to expand your skills and impact.
Purpose-Driven Environment: Colleagues create meaningful change and serve communities with dedication and integrity.
Statewide Impact: No matter your role, your contributions advance CAIR-CA's mission and create lasting impact throughout California.
How You'll Make an Impact
CAIR-SFBA is seeking an organized, resourceful, and outgoing Alumni & Leadership Network Coordinator to help reconnect with former program participants, learn about their professional and personal journeys, and build a lasting network of American Muslim leaders. Through outreach, relationship-building, and information gathering, you will help strengthen CAIR-SFBA's connections with its alumni community and create opportunities for continued engagement and leadership development.
This is a new position launching as a six-month pilot, with the possibility of extension based on program outcomes and organizational needs. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, is persistent and resourceful in locating and tracking information, and is excited by the opportunity to build something new.
In this role, you will do the following:
Alumni Research & Database Development
- Research and compile historical participant records from CAIR-SFBA's youth leadership, internship, and law clerk programs
- Locate former participants through organizational records, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct outreach
- Develop and maintain a centralized alumni database, including contact information, program participation, professional backgrounds, and engagement interests
- Identify alumni who can help reconnect CAIR-SFBA with former classmates and program participants
- Establish procedures to ensure future program graduates are consistently added to the network
Alumni Outreach & Relationship Building
- Develop and implement a personalized outreach strategy to reconnect with former participants
- Conduct individual outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other appropriate channels
- Learn about alumni's educational and professional journeys, interests, and current community involvement
- Identify opportunities for alumni to reconnect with CAIR-SFBA and one another
- Recruit alumni volunteers to help strengthen and expand the network
Alumni Engagement & Leadership Development
- Develop opportunities for alumni to serve as mentors, speakers, volunteers, advocates, and community leaders
- Connect alumni with current program participants and other alumni who share professional or personal interests
- Help establish a small alumni advisory group to inform future engagement efforts
- Pilot low-cost, meaningful opportunities for alumni engagement, including virtual conversations, networking gatherings, and mentoring activities
- Develop a sustainable alumni communications strategy
Alumni Storytelling & Communications
- Identify alumni whose experiences demonstrate the long-term impact of CAIR-SFBA's programs
- Interview alumni and develop written profiles highlighting their personal and professional journeys
- Collaborate with the Communications team to produce alumni spotlights, social media content, and short videos
- Collect alumni testimonials and stories for organizational communications, fundraising, and impact reporting, with appropriate consent
Project Management & Evaluation
- Develop and maintain a six-month work plan with measurable milestones
- Track alumni identification, outreach, responses, engagement, and contributions
- Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Director
- Evaluate outreach methods and adjust strategies based on results
- Prepare a final report assessing the pilot's outcomes and recommending a sustainable, long-term alumni engagement strategy
Six-Month Pilot Goals
The Coordinator will work toward the following initial targets, which may be adjusted based on the availability of historical records:
- Identify and document at least 400 former program participants, interns, and law clerks
- Locate verified contact information for at least 200 alumni
- Reconnect with at least 75 alumni through two-way communication
- Recruit at least 40 alumni interested in ongoing engagement
- Facilitate at least 20 meaningful alumni contributions, including mentoring, speaking, volunteering, or other activities
- Develop at least 10 alumni profiles or stories
- Establish a small alumni advisory group
- Deliver a proposed long-term alumni engagement plan, including recommendations for future programming, communications, and network growth
Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Two years of relevant professional experience in community programs, community outreach, research and project coordination, or a related field
- Strong commitment to CAIR's mission and the empowerment of American Muslim communities
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong research, organizational, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, meet deadlines, and track progress
- Comfort conducting outreach to individuals with whom there is no existing relationship
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize large amounts of information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and online research tools
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling personal and confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous participation in a CAIR-SFBA youth leadership program, internship, law clerkship, or volunteer initiative
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in alumni relations, community engagement, volunteer coordination, organizing, or nonprofit development
- Experience developing and maintaining databases or constituent relationship management systems
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and digital outreach tools
- Experience conducting interviews or developing written profiles and social media content
- Familiarity with the Bay Area's American Muslim communities
What You'll Gain
At CAIR-CA, we believe our employees are essential to advancing our mission. We strive to provide a workplace where employees can grow professionally while doing meaningful work.
Depending on eligibility, our benefits include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Hybrid Work Schedules
- Five Sick Days
-
Comprehensive Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
How to Apply
We encourage interested candidates to apply early.
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you are a strong fit for the role
- A current resume
- The names and contact information for three professional references
Application Deadline: Priority will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Empowering American Muslims. Protecting Civil Rights. Promoting Justice.
The Opportunity
Position Title: Alumni & Leadership Network Coordinator
Department: Operations
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Reports To: Executive Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part-Time. Temporary for six months from the date of hire
Compensation: $30.98-$35.00/hourly commensurate with skills and experience
Join the team behind the mission
Every day, people across California turn to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) when they face discrimination, threats to their civil rights, or challenges to their freedom to practice their faith. As the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in California, we protect constitutional rights, advance justice, and empower communities through legal advocacy, public policy, civic engagement, and education.
Since 1994, that work has been made possible by a dedicated team committed to serving individuals, families, and communities across California. Behind every case, campaign, and initiative are people working together to create meaningful change.
Whether you serve clients directly or support our mission behind the scenes, your work helps build a more just, inclusive, and equitable California.
Why CAIR-CA
Meaningful Work: Your work directly contributes to protecting civil rights, advancing justice, and strengthening communities throughout California.
Collaborative Culture: Team members value respect, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
Professional Growth: We support your development through mentorship and opportunities to expand your skills and impact.
Purpose-Driven Environment: Colleagues create meaningful change and serve communities with dedication and integrity.
Statewide Impact: No matter your role, your contributions advance CAIR-CA's mission and create lasting impact throughout California.
How You'll Make an Impact
CAIR-SFBA is seeking an organized, resourceful, and outgoing Alumni & Leadership Network Coordinator to help reconnect with former program participants, learn about their professional and personal journeys, and build a lasting network of American Muslim leaders. Through outreach, relationship-building, and information gathering, you will help strengthen CAIR-SFBA's connections with its alumni community and create opportunities for continued engagement and leadership development.
This is a new position launching as a six-month pilot, with the possibility of extension based on program outcomes and organizational needs. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, is persistent and resourceful in locating and tracking information, and is excited by the opportunity to build something new.
In this role, you will do the following:
Alumni Research & Database Development
- Research and compile historical participant records from CAIR-SFBA's youth leadership, internship, and law clerk programs
- Locate former participants through organizational records, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct outreach
- Develop and maintain a centralized alumni database, including contact information, program participation, professional backgrounds, and engagement interests
- Identify alumni who can help reconnect CAIR-SFBA with former classmates and program participants
- Establish procedures to ensure future program graduates are consistently added to the network
Alumni Outreach & Relationship Building
- Develop and implement a personalized outreach strategy to reconnect with former participants
- Conduct individual outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other appropriate channels
- Learn about alumni's educational and professional journeys, interests, and current community involvement
- Identify opportunities for alumni to reconnect with CAIR-SFBA and one another
- Recruit alumni volunteers to help strengthen and expand the network
Alumni Engagement & Leadership Development
- Develop opportunities for alumni to serve as mentors, speakers, volunteers, advocates, and community leaders
- Connect alumni with current program participants and other alumni who share professional or personal interests
- Help establish a small alumni advisory group to inform future engagement efforts
- Pilot low-cost, meaningful opportunities for alumni engagement, including virtual conversations, networking gatherings, and mentoring activities
- Develop a sustainable alumni communications strategy
Alumni Storytelling & Communications
- Identify alumni whose experiences demonstrate the long-term impact of CAIR-SFBA's programs
- Interview alumni and develop written profiles highlighting their personal and professional journeys
- Collaborate with the Communications team to produce alumni spotlights, social media content, and short videos
- Collect alumni testimonials and stories for organizational communications, fundraising, and impact reporting, with appropriate consent
Project Management & Evaluation
- Develop and maintain a six-month work plan with measurable milestones
- Track alumni identification, outreach, responses, engagement, and contributions
- Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Director
- Evaluate outreach methods and adjust strategies based on results
- Prepare a final report assessing the pilot's outcomes and recommending a sustainable, long-term alumni engagement strategy
Six-Month Pilot Goals
The Coordinator will work toward the following initial targets, which may be adjusted based on the availability of historical records:
- Identify and document at least 400 former program participants, interns, and law clerks
- Locate verified contact information for at least 200 alumni
- Reconnect with at least 75 alumni through two-way communication
- Recruit at least 40 alumni interested in ongoing engagement
- Facilitate at least 20 meaningful alumni contributions, including mentoring, speaking, volunteering, or other activities
- Develop at least 10 alumni profiles or stories
- Establish a small alumni advisory group
- Deliver a proposed long-term alumni engagement plan, including recommendations for future programming, communications, and network growth
Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Two years of relevant professional experience in community programs, community outreach, research and project coordination, or a related field
- Strong commitment to CAIR's mission and the empowerment of American Muslim communities
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong research, organizational, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, meet deadlines, and track progress
- Comfort conducting outreach to individuals with whom there is no existing relationship
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize large amounts of information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and online research tools
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling personal and confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous participation in a CAIR-SFBA youth leadership program, internship, law clerkship, or volunteer initiative
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in alumni relations, community engagement, volunteer coordination, organizing, or nonprofit development
- Experience developing and maintaining databases or constituent relationship management systems
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and digital outreach tools
- Experience conducting interviews or developing written profiles and social media content
- Familiarity with the Bay Area's American Muslim communities
What You'll Gain
At CAIR-CA, we believe our employees are essential to advancing our mission. We strive to provide a workplace where employees can grow professionally while doing meaningful work.
Depending on eligibility, our benefits include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Hybrid Work Schedules
- Five Sick Days
-
Comprehensive Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
How to Apply
We encourage interested candidates to apply early.
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you are a strong fit for the role
- A current resume
- The names and contact information for three professional references
Application Deadline: Priority will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Empowering American Muslims. Protecting Civil Rights. Promoting Justice.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in alumni coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, education, or a related field
- Experience with constituent relationship management or alumni database platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for outreach and event promotion
- Event planning and coordination experience, including volunteer and vendor management
- Proficiency with email marketing platforms and digital engagement tools
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak reunion and homecoming seasons
Tips for Your Alumni Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume for engagement metrics
Alumni coordinators are hired on outcomes, so list specific results: event attendance figures, reunion participation rates, or newsletter open rates you influenced. Vague phrases like 'managed alumni programs' won't stand out the way concrete numbers will.
Highlight your database and CRM experience
Many alumni coordinator postings screen for hands-on experience with constituent relationship management tools. Name the platforms you've used directly in your resume's skills section so your application clears initial filters before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists alumni coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type
Alumni coordinator roles at large research universities, small liberal arts colleges, and national nonprofits have meaningfully different scopes and expectations. Search by institution type or sector to find openings where your specific background maps closely to what the employer actually needs.
Prepare a portfolio of programming samples
Bring examples to interviews: an event recap, an email campaign, a volunteer recruitment plan. Alumni engagement is a visual, story-driven field, and showing concrete work products signals that you can execute, not just describe what you'd do.
Negotiate start date around your event calendar
If you're weighing two offers, factor in reunion season and homecoming schedules before you commit to a start date. Joining mid-cycle without adequate onboarding time is a common friction point, and most hiring managers will accommodate a two-to-three-week buffer if you ask clearly.
Alumni Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most alumni coordinators?
IDEA Public Schools, CRISTA Ministries, and Chinese-American Planning Council are hiring the most alumni coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at institutions with large and active alumni networks.
How many alumni coordinator jobs are remote?
About 88% of alumni coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in communications-focused and digital engagement roles. Positions centered on in-person events, campus programming, or hands-on volunteer coordination are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become an alumni coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, higher education, or a related field. Gain experience through student affairs offices, nonprofit development teams, or event coordination roles. Build familiarity with constituent databases and email marketing platforms. Volunteer coordination or fundraising experience strengthens your candidacy, and many coordinators move into the role from related positions within the same institution.
How do you get hired as an alumni coordinator with little experience?
Focus on transferable skills from adjacent roles: event planning, volunteer management, donor communications, or student programming all translate directly. Highlight any experience managing lists, coordinating logistics, or writing outreach copy. Entry-level postings often value enthusiasm for relationship-building over years of alumni-specific work, so frame your application around engagement outcomes you've already driven in other contexts.
What does the alumni coordinator interview process look like?
Most alumni coordinator interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by one or two rounds with the alumni relations director and possibly a development or communications colleague. Expect scenario-based questions about event logistics, constituent outreach, and handling low engagement. Some employers ask candidates to submit a writing sample or brief programming proposal before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to alumni coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to alumni coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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