Executive Director - Lowell Alumni Association

Job Description

The Lowell Alumni Association ("LAA") is committed to supporting the legacy and future of Lowell High School. We are seeking an accomplished, visionary Executive Director ("ED") to lead our organization into its next chapter.

After two decades of distinguished service to the LAA, including fifteen years as Executive Director, our current ED will be retiring and stepping down later this year. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and now seek a dynamic successor to guide our organization forward.

The Executive Director leads all aspects of the LAA’s operations in close collaboration with the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic supporter of Lowell, aligned with our mission to foster and strengthen relationships that serve and support our alumni, students, school, and the broader Lowell community. This is a critical leadership role for an individual eager to continue and expand the LAA’s impact.

This is expected to be a full-time position, though a part-time arrangement may be considered for an exceptional candidate. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@lowellalumni.org.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Public Face of LAA

•\tMaintain regular communications with the school principal, administrators, and faculty

•\tMaintain active engagement with PTSA

•\tServe on the school site council

•\tCoordinate the alumni presence at the annual graduation ceremony and related events

Communications & Outreach

•\tRespond to inquiries from alumni and the public

•\tRepresent LAA at school and community events

•\tOversee the creation and distribution of print newsletters each spring and fall

•\tDevelop and distribute quarterly eNewsletters

•\tManage website updates and social media activity

•\tCoordinate special communications to alumni

•\tSupport board relations with SFUSD, particularly on issues relating to admissions

Fundraising & Development

•\tDesign and execute the Annual Fund Campaign, including multi-channel appeals

•\tCollaborate with designers and vendors on campaign materials

•\tProcess and deposit donations; prepare donor acknowledgments

•\tFunction as liaison for bequests, grants, and matching gifts

•\tManage planned giving program, including coordination with external vendors

Board & Committee Engagement

•\tPrepare materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings

•\tSupport the annual General Membership Meeting and board elections

•\tAssist committees focused on development, grants, scholarships, communications, and finance

Reunion Support

•\tFunction as liaison to reunion committees

•\tProvide contact lists and planning guidance

•\tSupport communication and ticketing logistics for reunion events

Finance & Administration

•\tLead the annual budget development process

•\tCoordinate regular financial audits with the Audit Committee and bookkeeper

•\tAdminister grants and scholarships

•\tMaintain accurate accounting records with support from the bookkeeper

•\tPrepare quarterly financial reports and assist with tax filings

•\tMonitor investment performance and assist the board in financial oversight

•\tMaintain key service subscriptions (e.g., website, donation platforms, accounting tools)

Alumni Database Management

•\tImport contact information for each year’s graduating class

•\tMaintain and update alumni records using USPS data and self-reported updates

Qualifications

•\tStrong affiliation with Lowell (alum, family member of a student or alum, former faculty)

•\tDemonstrated passion for Lowell’s tradition of academic excellence

•\tProven experience in fundraising and donor engagement

•\tKnowledge of SFUSD budgeting and administration is a plus, but not required

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of San Francisco’s most distinguished public high school alumni communities. If you are a strategic leader with a heart for service and a connection to Lowell, we encourage you to apply.