• Alumni Engagement Coordinator

    Milton Hershey School (Hershey, PA)


    Alumni Engagement Coordinator - ( 25000156 )

    Description

    Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing a career-focused cost-free education and housing to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. The school has empowered over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and currently serves approximately 2,200 students—with ongoing expansion efforts to provide amazing opportunities to even more young learners.

     

    MHS is seeking an **Alumni Engagement Coordinator** to support its exceptional Alumni Relations Program. This role is critical to increasing alumni engagement in support of the school’s strategic initiatives. The coordinator will cultivate a collaborative relationship between MHS, the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association (MSHAA), and other relevant alumni associations to foster lifelong alumni connections and engage alumni in proactively sharing their time and talent in support of the MHS mission.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Increase alumni commitments and engagement to provide professional expertise and volunteer support for programs and events; recruit, train and coach alumni as needed.

    + Develop new programming to increase alumni engagement.

    + Educate current students on alumni benefits and engagement opportunities while fostering connections with alumni services.

    + Assist in planning and executing alumni events both on and off campus.

    + Serve as the liaison to MHSAA, aligning the school's strategic goals with a shared mission, values, and initiatives.

    Position Details

    + **Location:** On-site in Hershey, PA

    + **Compensation:** $61,000 – $82,000 (based on experience) excellent benefits package

    Qualifications

    + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree required; MHS alumni preferred.

    + **Experience:** Minimum of 3 years in a related field (e.g., alumni relations, communications, marketing).

    + **Program & Event Expertise:** Demonstrated success in event management and program development.

    + **Relationship Building:** Proven ability to foster strong, productive relationships with alumni, staff, and students.

    + **Problem-Solving:** Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively overcome challenges.

    + **Accountability:** Strong commitment to achieving program goals and contributing to student success.

    + **Tech Proficiency:** Comfortable using educational technology and digital engagement tools.

    + **Integrity & Passion:** High ethical standards and an eagerness to proactively engage with students.

    **Schedule** : Full-time

     

    Job Type** **: Standard

    Job Posting** **: Jul 17, 2025

    **Req ID:** 25000156

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

     

    Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.