Alumni Relations Coordinator

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish. 

As a key member of the Sustain & Grow team, the Alumni Relations Coordinator supports graduates of the men’s residential program and works to build a thriving alumni community. The Coordinator enriches alumni relationships by connecting, engaging, and advancing the alumni community beyond TBM’s residential program. Assists team to implement and manage all facets of the alumni program such as reunions and events, workshops, mentoring, communication with alumni, and recordkeeping. By connecting with alumni, supports continued success in individual goals. Offers preventative and restorative resources addressing recidivism/relapse into unemployment, unstable/unhealthy relationships, other life-controlling issues, and homelessness. Supports residential alumni with case-management as they progress towards thriving in their Individual Action Plan goals. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as key contact for graduates of the men’s residential program (non
  residential and residential alumni), building relationships, encouraging involvement with Sustain & Grow, and supporting needs.


• Provide ongoing expertise to identify and obtain resources for alumni engagement and support.


• Assist with locating and contacting graduates who are not actively participating in the alumni program to provide information about opportunities/services and encourage participation.
  


• Support the development of the mentorship program, creating experiences for alumni to receive and provide mentoring and participate in TBM service opportunities.  
  


• Assist Associate Director to coordinate and arrange special events that foster alumni connection and success.


• Develop platforms for alumni to routinely connect and network with one another. 
  


• Serve as case-manager to residential alumni at Bowery Campus in accordance with the Alumni Agreement.  
  


• Provide timely support to address immediate client needs and refer to Make Progress staff for follow-up.  
  


• Utilize approved methods and tools to track and assess alumni progress. Record alumni and client activity and progress in case-management database.  
  
  

Schedule: This is a Part-Time Position 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00am-7:30pm

Requirements:

• Embraces the organization’s Statement of Faith.


• 2+ years’ experience assisting alumni or related programming and supporting managers/ specialists. 


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work and education.  


• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.


• Strong verbal and written communication.


• Trauma-Informed care and knowledge of population served.
  

Preferred:

• Bilingual Preferred. 


• Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
  


• Certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention.


• Certified in Motivational Interviewing.


• First Aid/CPR.


• Naloxone administration. 

Salary: $21-$22.55 per hour 

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.