Alumni Engagement & Scholarship Coordinator

Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 2015, the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation works to secure additional funding for Pre-K through 12 educational and enrichment programs offered by the Lynwood Unified School District. The Foundation collaborates closely with the District to support its mission, ensuring educational excellence and opportunities for all students. By partnering with the district, the Foundation aims to enhance educational programs and initiatives to benefit students and the community.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Lynwood, CA, allowing one remote workday per week. The Alumni Engagement & Scholarship Coordinator will manage the Lynwood College Pledge Scholarship Program, the College Emergency Grant Program, and alumni engagement activities while also supporting events, communications, and fundraising. This role blends program coordination with creative content development, community outreach, and relationship building to strengthen connections with alumni and advance scholarship initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Scholarships & Grants : Administer scholarships and the College Emergency Grant Program; manage applications, selection, and awards; maintain databases and communications.
• Alumni Engagement : Build alumni connections through events, mentorship, networking, and outreach; manage the alumni database and track engagement.
• Communications & Media : Create and coordinate digital and print content to promote events and programs — including social media, e-newsletters, advertisements, flyers, and videos.
• Events & Fundraising : Support planning and execution of alumni and scholarship events including the Lynwood Alumni Awards Gala; assist with donor engagement, sponsorships, and recognition.
• Data & Reporting : Track program metrics, produce reports, and provide insights to strengthen alumni and scholarship initiatives.

Qualifications

Work Environment

This position will work with the Executive Director in a hybrid mix of remote and in-person meetings, workdays, activities, events, and day-to-day operations, with the main office operating in Lynwood, CA.The Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Comprehensive Benefits

A full-time salaried 40-hour work week with some weekend or evening hours as needed. The hourly pay range is $23.00 – $28.85 / hour (≈ $47,840 – $60,000 annually) depending on experience. Benefits include a monthly health stipend ($350 for medical, vision and dental provided), retirement savings through CalSavers (employee-funded, facilitated by employer), 24 paid vacation days per year, 14 paid Holidays per year, and this position will accrue 12 paid sick days per year. We offer appropriate professional development opportunities as they occur.

To Apply

Do Not use the LinkedIn Easy Apply. Interested candidates email an attached cover letter with a resume and three professional references, with the subject line “LPEF Coordinator,” to  info@lynwoodedfoundation.org. All submissions will be reviewed in the order they are received, and qualified candidates will be contacted to begin the two-step interview process. Deadline to apply is November 7, 2025. For questions, please contact 310.985.9713 or info@lynwoodedfoundation.org.