Alumni & Community Engagement Coordinator

Helena, MT

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Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Description

Description: Carroll College is seeking a dynamic and relationship‑driven Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator to join the Advancement team. This position plays a key role in strengthening the connection between the college, its alumni, and the Helena community by assisting in the planning meaningful events, fostering engagement, and supporting donor cultivation efforts.

The Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator will assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive schedule of alumni and community events, both in‑person and virtual, designed to build long‑term relationships and enhance institutional loyalty. The position collaborates closely with colleagues across Advancement and Marketing to support stewardship activities, develop compelling alumni‑focused content, and highlight achievements across digital and print platforms.

In addition to alumni engagement, the Coordinator serves as a liaison to the Helena community, cultivating partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and leaders. The role supports initiatives that bring the community to campus, promotes educational and cultural programming, and strengthens Carroll’s visibility and impact within the region.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Communication, Business or related field, plus 2 years’ related experience. Bachelor’s Degree and/or two years of alumni engagement experience preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this position, Carroll College will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas classifications.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position will remain open until filled.

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Completed Carroll College Application

Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all.

Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College’s Mission Statement.

Benefits Include:

  • Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
  • Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)
  • Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)
  • Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays
  • Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.

Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue.

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Carroll College

Located in Helena, Montana, Carroll College is a leading Catholic, diocesan, liberal arts, pre-professional, and post-graduate institution. The college provides its nearly 1500 students an academically rigorous, affordable education incorporating service outreach and study abroad. Carroll is nationally ranked and award-winning for its academic quality and outstanding programs, including pre-med, nursing, engineering, natural sciences, and mathematics. Living and learning at Carroll College is about more than simply earning a degree. It’s about more than preparing for a career. It’s about who you become, and the lives you touch along the way. Here, we engage with one another in ways you simply don’t see other places. We inspire one another. We seek out ways to improve life, and lives, all over the world.

Founded in 1909
Helena, Montana, USA
580 employees (27 in marketing)