Alumni Coordinator

Area of Assignment: Chiang Mai (office-based) with travel across Northern, Northeastern, and Central Thailand.

Travel Requirements: May require travel up to 40-50% of the time.

Employment Set-Up: Contract-based/Fixed Term

The primary objective of this role is to strengthen the Alumni network as living testimonies to support children and youth ministries in their respective churches, organizations and community. This coordinator develops and strengthens Alumni network through collaboration with both existing and graduated church partners, chapters and coordinate with Partnership Facilitators in existing areas of operation.

Responsibilities:

1. Alumni Collection and Coordination:

• Gather information and establish connections with existing alumni from each FCP within various communities.
• Support and encourage the establishment of alumni chapter in each church partner.
• Support partners to develop strategies to enhance communication and engagement of alumni chapter.

2. Encourage Alumni Establishment and Networking:

• Promote the formation of network of alumni chapters, particularly those graduating partners and recently graduated.
• Provide support in establishing and maintaining alumni neetwork.
• Encourage active participation and collaboration of alumni network to effectively support children and youth ministry of local churches.

3. Elevate Alumni Network:

• Organize activities to enhance the alumni network’s impact and reach.
• Serve as a liaison of network to facilitate activities to foster collaboration and mutual support among alumni chapters.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of alumni network initiatives, providing inputs as necessary to ensure maximum impact.

4. Alumni Database Management:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of alumni members and chapters, including their contact information, achievements, and contributions.
• Utilize the database to facilitate communication and identify opportunities for alumni involvement in organizational activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, alumni relations, networking or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with database management systems and data analysis.
• Understanding of partnership principles, empowerment and their applications in alumni settings.
• Fluency in both English and Thai. Proficiency in tribal languages such as Karen and Lahu is an advantage.
• Must be a Compassion alumnus/alumna.