About TFAS

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is a nonprofit organization that offers transformational academic, professional and leadership programs rooted in the principles of limited government, free-market economics and honorable leadership. TFAS prepares students and young professionals to make a difference in their communities and careers by upholding the values essential to a free society. For more information, please visit our websites: DCinternships.org; TFAS.org; TFASinternational.org; FTE.org

Position Overview

The Manager of Alumni Engagement & Programs is responsible for planning, executing and continuously improving TFAS’s alumni engagement strategy across communications, events, volunteer programs, online communities and special initiatives. This role manages a broad portfolio of projects throughout the year and serves as the primary point of coordination for alumni-facing programs.

This position reports to the Division Director for Outreach, Operations and Engagement and is part of the Collegiate Programs team. This position works closely with colleagues across communications, admissions, development and program operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. They combine strong logistical execution with relationship-building, data tracking, storytelling and proactive planning.

This role offers broad ownership, high visibility and the opportunity to shape alumni engagement strategy at a national nonprofit.

Key Responsibilities

Programs, Volunteers & Mentorship

  • Lead alumni volunteer programs, including recruiting and supporting volunteers who engage with prospective, admitted and participating students
  • Manage our online mentoring program, tracking growth, engagement and targeted marketing efforts
  • Coordinate educational programs for alumni, including reading groups and seminars.
  • Support the Alumni Engagement Committee, and over time, help explore and build alumni chapters in key markets to deepen regional engagement and leadership opportunities
  • Represent TFAS at recruitment events, conferences and campus visits during the fall

Events & Community Building

  • Plan regular alumni events, including networking events, guest speakers and social activities
  • Manage event promotion, production, logistics and vendors
  • Serve as on-site lead for D.C.–based events and select regional gatherings around the country

Alumni Communications & Storytelling

  • Produce the alumni newsletter, from planning and drafting through design, editing, scheduling and performance tracking
  • Maintain a year-round alumni communications calendar aligned with organizational priorities across departments
  • Track and curate alumni achievements and updates for use across email, social media, web and events
  • Work with the development communications team on alumni fundraising, including strategies, stewardship, campaigns and alumni giving day

Digital & Social Engagement, Web and Data Operations

  • Contribute to alumni-related content for all social media channels, including managing regular alumni content on LinkedIn
  • Keep alumni web pages current and aligned with branding and accessibility standards
  • Maintain alumni records in the CRM and track engagement across programs and campaigns
  • Produce concise internal reports to inform planning and decision-making

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in alumni relations, engagement, communications, events or a related field
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
  • Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting professional emails, web copy and promotional materials
  • Experience coordinating events or programs from planning through execution
  • Comfort working with databases/CRMs, email platforms and basic analytics
  • High attention to detail and follow-through

Compensation & Schedule

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid schedule (generally four days in the office and one remote day per week).

TFAS offers a comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract and retain high-quality professionals. Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health reimbursement account, and employer-matched retirement savings. TFAS also offers generous paid leave and observes work-life balance as a core organizational value.

The projected salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the mission of TFAS and how you came to those beliefs
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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