Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Hampton, VA

POSITION TITLE: Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Office of Advancement
REPORTS TO: Director of Advancement
FLSA: Full-time, Non-exempt
TERM: 12 Months

School Overview:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades
Pre-Kindergarten-12 at our Main campus and Pre-K-Grade 3 at our Harbour View campus. The school has a
current enrollment of approximately 900 students and 170 employees, and sits on two campuses, 1 100-acre
campus and a 3-acre campus, both located in Suffolk, Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is accredited by
the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Advancement, the Alumni and Community Engagement
Coordinator will embody, manifest and advance the mission of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and lead the
planning, organizing and directing of alumni and community engagement. The main emphasis of this position
is to continue to engage alumni and members of the NSA community.

Essential Functions:

• Articulate the case for support to encourage alumni and the NSA community to understand the

• Plan and implement programs to engage alumni and the NSA community in building strong

• Meet with Upper School students and members of the NSA community to solicit annual fund,

• Support the mission of inclusivity and multiculturalism in the school and assist with initiatives to

• Oversee and balance the budget for events within the Advancement budget;
• Host NSA alumni reunions in areas with high concentrations of alumni;
• Plan, execute and manage senior class, alumni and community events throughout the academic year

including networking events such as Homecoming, Alumni Legacy Luncheon, Senior Slideshow,
alumni athletic events, etc.;

• Raise funds for selected projects and events in collaboration with the Advancement team and assist

• Ensure the alumni database and records are accurate and complete by capturing contact, biographical

• Promote events for alumni and the NSA community that encourage involvement and help create a

• Provide coordination for and assistance to alumni class officers when planning reunions;
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers to help with fundraising;
  

year; and Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement.

Required Education/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or Communications or related field preferred

Required Skills:

• Ability to build strong and lasting relationships within the community

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers a competitive salary, health, retirement, disability and life insurance
benefits. Qualified applicants shall submit a completed NSA employment application (form posted online),
resume with references and a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for this position to
Angie Thompson, director of finance and accounting, at athompson@nsacademy.org, for further
consideration. Salary commensurate with experience.



At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are engaged in personal growth, inspired to discover their passion and empowered to

make a difference in the world.