Alumni Network Associate - People

About the Role:At Endeavor, careers don't always follow a straight line. People join us, grow with us, move on to exciting opportunities, and sometimes find their way back. Others keep contributing long after they leave, as mentors, panelists, partners, ambassadors, or by opening doors for our entrepreneurs and teams. We believe leaving Endeavor shouldn't mean leaving the Endeavor network, or, as we say it, "Once Endeavor, Always Endeavor.Our alumni already create value for Endeavor in four waysToday, those connections depend largely on personal relationships. We have thousands of former staff and interns across industries and markets, but no shared understanding of who they are, where they are today, or how we can stay connected.Your challenge will be to build this network from the ground up, with a worldwide perspective and a strategic approach. This isn't about engaging every former colleague equally. It's about identifying where relationships can create meaningful value and prioritizing opportunities.We're looking for someone who loves connecting people, spots opportunities others might miss, and can turn individual relationships into a powerful network.Key Responsibilities:1. Build the infrastructure | Who are our alumni?Create a comprehensive view of our worldwide alumni network, giving us the visibility to identify relationships worth investing in.Build broad visibility of our alumni: know who our former staff are worldwide, where they are today and how they're connected to Endeavor, regardless of which office they worked in. Start from the records we already have, and improve them as we go.Partner with local offices and global teams to identify alumni, surface existing relationshipsSharing worldwide best practices, tools and systems so teams have a simple way to activate and track alumni connections2. Develop the strategy | Where should we focus?Define how Endeavor can build meaningful and mutually valuable relationships with alumni across our worldwide network.Set priorities: build the segmentation and scoring model for our alumni network, determining which alumni segments, relationships, and opportunities deserve proactive engagement, recognizing that not every connection requires the same approach.Define how alumni contribute: define the ways alumni can contribute (as mentors, speakers, panelists, board members, donors, partners or door-openers at organizations that matter to us), and the target companies and current priorities to focus on.Design the engagement model: beyond targeted one-on-one plans, decide which touchpoints are worth investing in to keep the broader community connected.Define success: establish clear goals and metrics to measure the network's impact, beyond the number of contacts or events.3. Activate the network | Turning connections into opportunitiesBring the strategy to life by cultivating relationships and connecting alumni with opportunities across Endeavor.Build relationships: proactively reach out to priority alumni, understand their interests, and develop personalized plans to keep them connected.Turn connections into opportunities: identify alumni who could contribute as mentors, speakers, donors, board members, partners, and onboard them back to Endeavor in that new capacity.Run the community touchpoints: own the engagement formats that become part of the strategy, from networking events to regular communications.Build the comeback pipeline and start before people leave: Stay close to former staff and interns who could return to Endeavor, and work with managers to make alumni engagement a natural extension of the employee journey, ensuring departing colleagues know how to stay connected.In your first year, most of your time will go to building the infrastructure and the strategy. After that, the majority will shift to activating the network.Who you are:Natural connector: you enjoy building relationships and bringing people together, and you can reach out to a senior former colleague in a way that feels personal and relevant, not transactionalStrategic thinker: you can look at a large, diverse network and see where relationships create real value, rather than defaulting to events and newsletters.Builder: you're comfortable starting with an idea, creating structure where little exists, and turning a strategy into something tangible.Strong operator: you can manage databases or CRMs, workflows, follow-ups and many stakeholders without losing sight of the bigger picture.Collaborator: most alumni relationships already sit with someone (an MD, a partnerships lead, a former manager). You respect those relationships and the people who hold them, building on them rather than step on them, bringing owners in early, agreeing on who leads each conversation, and adding value to the connections they've already built.Discreet, with sound judgment: you handle sensitive situations with care, from difficult career transitions and confidential staff data to delicate relationships and potential conflicts of interest.Relevant experience: Community building, alumni relations, talent management or employee experience role.Our Values: Take a look at our values to learn more about how we work and what we believe in - and see if Endeavor feels like the right place for you.Position Details:Start date: January 2027Location: New YorkWork authorization required - We will not be able to hire or interview candidates without valid U.S. work authorization.Compensation: $80K–$90KSchedule: full-time, 40 hours/weekReports to: Lead Director, PeopleThe hiring process will include:TeamTailor application (resume required)A short assessmentRound of interviewsReference checkAbout Endeavor:Endeavor is the leading network of entrepreneurs scaling exceptional businesses around the world. Founded in 1997, we exist to develop thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in places where talent is abundant, but capital and opportunity are not.Our model:Select: We identify entrepreneurs with the greatest potential and introduce them to Endeavor through a rigorous, value-add selection journey.Support: We give founders access to a trusted community, curated programming, global markets, and smart capital to help them navigate pivotal moments.Invest: Endeavor Catalyst ($850M AUM) helps our entrepreneurs scale faster by providing founder-friendly capital alongside leading venture funds, generating meaningful returns for LPs and Endeavor.Elevate: We amplify the stories of Endeavor Entrepreneurs and provide a platform for them to inspire, mentor, and invest in the next generation.Advance: To advance the field of global entrepreneurship, Endeavor publishes data-driven research and thought leadership based on our 30 years of experience in Elsewhere markets.Endeavor supports 3,000+ entrepreneurs across 50+ countries, including the founders of Replit, Mercado Libre, Careem, Rappi, Checkout.com, and ElevenLabs.