ALUMNI COORDINATOR:

Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for an Alumni Coordinator to join our dedicated and passionate team! This position will support our facilities in Wichita. Candidates with previous experience as a Peer Mentor are strongly encouraged to apply.

In this role you will act as liaison and resource for alumni, fostering long-term relationship with the organization. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.

WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE:

For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• One (1) year of work experience with an emphasis on office administration or event planning/project management experience.
• Must be Kansas Certified Peer Mentor.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must be able to travel to Moundridge, KS at least twice a week.
• Must be able to type 40WPM.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must possess strong presentation skills both oral and written.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a preference for emphasis in Non-Profit Leadership or Business Studies.
• Two (2) years work experience for a non-profit organization with a preference for emphasis on event planning/project management experience.
• Current or previous experience as a Peer Mentor.

COMPENSATION:
Starting salary ranges from $19.00-$24.88/hr based on education and experience

BENEFIT:

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance – Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
• Student Loan Repayment
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
• PTO – Up to 22 Days per year based on years of service
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Coordinates all activities related to facility-specific alumni and family support.
• Maintains alumni database including family contacts.
• Communicates with alumni regularly via phone and email.
• Maintains and tracks important alumni sobriety data via documented wellness checks.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide and maintain list of current, temporary sponsor options for discharging patients.
• Meet with each patient group and patient prior to discharge, providing information and opportunity to join the Alumni Program.
• Coordinates Alumni Chapter Meetings in various satellite locations. Develop and coordinate regional quarterly activities. (ie: bowling, hiking)
• Maintain data base of volunteers will to act as temporary sponsors, Chapter meeting ambassadors, panel discussion participants, event speakers or Hope Builder Board members.
• Attends weekly treatment team meetings to collaborate and support aftercare.
• Works with Director of Development, facility leadership, and volunteer Hope Builder Boards in the coordination of fundraising activities and alumni development.
• Travels as needed to facility/event sites/locations (estimated 20 - 30% of time)
• Collaborates and Communicates with Foundation Department to identify, gather and collect contact information for donor prospects.
• Collaborates and Communicates with Marketing Department to generate admissions.