Alumni Coordinator, Educational Programs

Cato Institute

Educational Programs Alumni Coordinator at the Cato Institute supporting alumni engagement and educational initiatives. Managing communications, events, and alumni relations to strengthen relationships.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and support alumni engagement initiatives for educational programs, including new outreach campaigns and programming opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to support educational programming and alumni relations efforts.
Plan and coordinate alumni events such as networking opportunities and virtual programming from preparation through follow-up.
Maintain, update, and organize alumni records and databases to ensure accurate tracking of engagement and participation.
Track alumni engagement metrics, report analytics, and manage data to support program evaluation and strategic goals.
Develop and distribute alumni communications, invitations, and outreach materials.
Build and strengthen relationships with alumni through ongoing outreach, personalized engagement, and support, encouraging participation in alumni opportunities while fostering a sustainable pipeline of future talent and long-term connections to Cato.
Manage administrative, logistical, and operational support for educational programs and special projects as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years of professional experience in educational programs, alumni relations, or a related field preferred but not required.
Experience participating in educational program(s) at the Cato Institute preferred but not required.
Experience coordinating events, managing programs, communications, or stakeholder engagement activities.
Experience working with CRM and analytics tools, such as Salesforce, preferred but not required.
Demonstrated commitment to libertarian or classical liberal ideas consistent with the Cato Institute’s mission.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Transit/Parking benefits
Pet discount plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program DevelopmentEvent PlanningData TrackingAnalytics ReportingCommunications Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationOrganizational Skills