Director of Alumni Relations

Join and Lead A Team as Director of Alumni Relations!

AFS-USA increases global competency through study abroad programs, hosting foreign exchange students, and global learning workshops. Our team collaborates nationwide to deliver high-quality programs and global education resources.

The Director of Alumni Relations is a key role focused on unlocking the full potential of AFS-USA’s vibrant and passionate alumni community—more than 60,000 strong. This newly created position is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong connections between alumni, current participants, host families, volunteers, and the broader AFS-USA mission.

With an emphasis on both relationship-building and fundraising, this role will lead efforts to activate alumni as ambassadors, supporters, advocates, and donors. By fostering a culture of giving – whether through time, skills, or resources – the Director will build a scalable alumni relations program that enhances engagement, advances

fundraising goals and reinforces AFS-USA’s long-term sustainability and global impact.

The Director will also oversee the Development Manager, Scholarships & Communications, ensuring alignment and collaboration in donor stewardship, scholarship fundraising, and alumni engagement communications.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy—both virtual and in-person.
• Design and execute fundraising campaigns and lead donor stewardship efforts.
• Oversee alumni communications and storytelling across digital platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align messaging, outreach, and advancement goals.
• Supervise and mentor the Development Manager, Scholarships & Communications.
• Champion data-driven strategies to evaluate and grow alumni and donor programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or nonprofit advancement.
• Proven success in building engagement strategies and donor pipelines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.
• A passion for intercultural exchange and the mission of AFS-USA.

WORK EXPECTATIONS:

• The typical work hours of AFS-USA are generally from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday EST, however, the nature of this position would require commitment of 35 – 40 hours per week.
• U.S. candidates considered.

SALARY:

• $100,000 per annum plus benefits

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

AFS-USA is committed to a discrimination-free work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment with AFS-USA is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics.

APPLY:

Please note that only completed applications will be considered. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact our HR Department at hr@afsusa.org. Only online applications will be accepted.