Executive Director (San Francisco)

Executive Director – Lowell Alumni Association

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. Hybrid position with onsite office at Lowell High School in San Francisco; role includes in person interaction with the Lowell community with flexibility regarding onsite time. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit a resume and cover letter to

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Public Face of LAA

• Maintain regular communications with the school principal, administrators, and faculty
• Maintain active engagement with PTSA
• Serve on the school site council
• Coordinate the alumni presence at the annual graduation ceremony and related events

Communications & Outreach

• Respond to inquiries from alumni and the public
• Represent LAA at school and community events
• Oversee the creation and distribution of print newsletters each spring and fall
• Develop and distribute quarterly eNewsletters
• Manage website updates and social media activity
• Coordinate special communications to alumni
• Support board relations with SFUSD, particularly on issues relating to admissions

Fundraising & Development

• Design and execute the Annual Fund Campaign, including multi-channel appeals
• Collaborate with designers and vendors on campaign materials
• Process and deposit donations; prepare donor acknowledgments
• Function as liaison for bequests, grants, and matching gifts
• Manage planned giving program, including coordination with external vendors

Board & Committee Engagement

• Prepare materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings
• Support the annual General Membership Meeting and board elections
• Assist committees focused on development, grants, scholarships, communications, and finance

Reunion Support

• Function as liaison to reunion committees
• Provide contact lists and planning guidance
• Support communication and ticketing logistics for reunion events

Finance & Administration

• Lead the annual budget development process
• Coordinate regular financial audits with the Audit Committee and bookkeeper
• Administer grants and scholarships
• Maintain accurate accounting records with support from the bookkeeper
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and assist with tax filings
• Monitor investment performance and assist the board in financial oversight
• Maintain key service subscriptions (e.g., website, donation platforms, accounting tools)

Alumni Database Management

• Import contact information for each year’s graduating class
• Maintain and update alumni records using USPS data and self-reported updates

Qualifications

• Strong affiliation with Lowell (alum, family member of a student or alum, former faculty)
• Demonstrated passion for Lowell’s tradition of academic excellence
• Proven experience in fundraising and donor engagement
• Knowledge 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.