ABOUT ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL

JK-Grade 8 Day School, www.stlukeschool.org

Learning with Joy. Leading with Heart. A sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan's West Village, St. Luke’s School is an independent day school serving Junior Kindergarten (pre-K) through Grade 8. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, St. Luke’s welcomes students, parents, and professional staff of all faiths and identities. The school’s mission is to ignite curiosity for the world and for learning, instill confidence to advocate for themselves and others, and inspire courage to lead in service to our community, world, and future. The academic program is rigorous, developmentally informed, and interdisciplinary. We use students' strengths to help them progress in all areas. 

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Start Date: July 1, 2025 - This is a 12-month position.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 (salary is based upon but not limited to factors including years of experience, education level, and expertise)

Reports To: Chief Community Officer

FSLA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Benefits (include but not limited to): Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Retirement, Professional Development, Paid Time Off, Lunch Program, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance

St. Luke’s School is seeking an inaugural Director of Auxiliary Programs & Alternative Revenue. The successful candidate will have a strong enthusiasm for auxiliary programming for young people, possess an entrepreneurial approach to program development, have a passion for innovation, communicate clearly, take initiative, and develop organizational systems to meet deadlines and deliver outstanding programs. Ideally, this person has had experience leading educational, after school or camp programming and is excited about building programs and enhancing existing initiatives.

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS EXPECTATIONS 

Position Expectations

• Auxiliary Program
• An entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, and forward-thinking. 
• Independent and strategic thinker who is capable of understanding the full scope of projects while being able to manage individual tasks to completion. 
• Responsible for all school programs outside of the day program and athletics, including but not limited to the After School Program, summer programs, teams, clubs, workshops, etc. 
• Design, enhance, and expand program offerings.
• Develop and monitor budgets for programs to ensure profitability and access.
• Manage registration for all programming. 
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for all programs.
• Oversee, train, and supervise staff for programs.
• Research, procure, and build relationships with outside vendors to provide programming. 
• Manage daily operations for the auxiliary programs, including arrival, dismissal, and security needs. 
• Coordinate and work with program coordinators to secure permits, comply with DOH guidelines, engage and communicate with vendors. 
• Collaborate with Communications, Chief Community Officer, and Head of School on a comprehensive marketing strategy for all programming.
• Manage all marketing initiatives including mailers, brochures, camp fairs, etc. 
• Write and distribute regular communications to program staff, students, and parents that effectively provide updated information, program details, and a sense of community. 
• Seek and regularly analyze input from participants, parents, and professional staff regarding the quality and demand of the program experience.
• Work with professional staff to ensure seamless communication between the school day and the after school programs. 
• Collaborate with the Head of Lower School and Head of Upper School to enhance current day programs and to strategically expand offerings for all students, especially Upper School students. 
• Collaborate with the student support team and the lower and upper school leadership to establish student expectations and norms. 
• Manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Alternative Revenue
• Explore new offerings and initiatives to generate additional revenue, including programs, grant research, and grant writing.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Chief Community Officer, and Head of School on alternative revenue opportunities.
• Create plans and budgets that include staffing needs to implement and start new initiatives.
• Continually explore innovative opportunities to leverage the intellectual and physical assets of the school, including optimizing the use of the school facilities outside the school day and school year. 
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Teach a class or lead a team as part of Auxiliary Programming each trimester.
• Collaborate with Divisional Leadership, Technology Department, Student Support Services, and faculty to understand how to connect Auxiliary Programming and Alternative Revenue experiences with the day program.
• Work with the Director of Facilities and Chief Finance and Operations Officer on facility rentals

All Professional Staff Expectations

• Support the St. Luke’s School mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy. Understanding and commitment to the community standards of compassion, dignity, excellence, honesty, and respect.
• Excellent communication skills. Contact and communication with students, faculty/staff, and parents on a regular basis. Contact and communication consists of face-to-face discussions, e-mail, phone calls, letters, report cards, and memos. Communicate effectively with the school’s constituents.
• Strong collaboration skills. Working collaboratively with other faculty, specialists, and staff in a small, close-knit, creatively energetic environment.
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development. Desire and ability to embrace continuing education in the field. Participate and attend workshops, conferences, and other training.
• A sense of joy and wonder and an optimistic attitude.
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Flexibility and willingness to change. Ability to pivot as changes are made or needed in order to fit the school’s current needs or adjustments to protocols. Be present at the school during the required work hours.
• Perform additional duties  such as morning, recess, lunch and participate in the life of the school. Be present and on-time to assigned duties.
• Participate in and attend faculty/staff meetings and committees, including school-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy and curriculum.
• Participate in the life of the school, including attendance at required events such as curriculum night, parent conferences, grade-level cocktail party, Christmas Fair, Spring Benefit, and school games and events.
• Enforce school policies and rules with students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Faculty members also need to be proficient with Google Classroom and have the ability to use classroom technology such as Smart Boards, Zoom, etc.

TO APPLY

St. Luke’s requires all applicants to apply online. To apply, please go to www.stlukeschool.org (About Us/Employment). Please direct all questions to Peggy Chen, Human Resources, at 212.924.5960 or hr@stlukeschool.org

St. Luke's School is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law in its employment and administration policies, scholarship program, or admission policies. It is the policy of St. Luke's School to recruit, train, hire, promote, and otherwise attend to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or relevant field
• Master’s Degree a plus
• 5+ years experience in an education setting. Summer/auxiliary programs experience a plus
• Grant writing and research a plus
• Highly organized with an ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Committed to working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Great attention to detail

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