Employment Opportunity: Alumni Program Coordinator
About Students on Ice
The Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation is an award-winning organization that has led more than 30 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Founded in 2000, the SOI Foundation is based on the principle that we are driven by personal connections to the land and one another. These connections foster a deeper understanding of and commitment to a healthy and sustainable future.
Position Summary
The Alumni Program is supported by Alumni Program Coordinators, who are responsible for supporting the alumni community and distributing relevant opportunities, news and knowledge among alumni. The Alumni Program Team also features alumni, their initiatives and achievements in SOI’s networks and fosters the continuous development of the program.
This position works collaboratively with other members of the Alumni Program Team and reports to the Alumni Team Lead.
Key responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with members of the Students on Ice alumni community through social media, phone calls, and email
- Assess alumni needs and how the SOI Alumni Program can help support those needs; including but not limited to Mentorship, Microgrants, Climate Action Cohort, Alumni Council, Delegates, Expedition to Community, MySOI
- Profile and celebrate alumni achievements in all of our digital platforms and communications channels- writing stories and blog posts, sharing links, or through other means
- Generate content and research resources to share with alumni in SOI’s digital platforms
- Share and promote various external opportunities, including but not limited to jobs, scholarships, and conferences, to targeted alumni
- Engage alumni in various internal opportunities, including but not limited to microgrants, conference delegations and Alumni Chapters
- Particular focus and engagement with Northern alumni to support community involvement and engagement
- Participate as part of the review committee for the SOI microgrant applicants
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date alumni data in Salesforce
- Promote online discussions among alumni as appropriate
- Contribute to discussion about the current workplan and plans for future development of the Alumni Program
- Participate in ‘All-staff’ meetings and events as required
- Other duties as required
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Great communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability in writing and curating online content;
- Self-starter demonstrating a strong capacity to work independently and collaboratively;
- Organized and efficient multi-tasker with great attention to detail;
- Excellent problem solver;
- Adaptable to change, diplomatic and patient with a positive outlook;
- Openness and inclusive approach to all communication;
- Bilingual (an asset)
- SOIF alumnus (an asset)
- Knowledgeable of Salesforce (an asset) or willingness and aptitude to learn new software
SOI’s Offer
SOI offers a dynamic environment, an exciting international network of alumni, a strong partnership network and state-of-the-art expedition education programs. Additionally, SOI offers a competitive salary.
Application Process
To apply for this exciting position with a great organization, please email your resume and cover letter to lynda@soifoundation.org
Resume’s will be looked at on a rolling basis.
SOI offers an inclusive work environment, and we encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of a visible minority group, and people living with disabilities.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you so much for your interest in Students on Ice!