Sidwell Friends School

Lead and oversee a comprehensive auxiliary programs department including summer programs, extended day, enrichment, facility rentals, and retail operations, ensuring strategic growth and operational excellence. | Experienced leader with strong program development, financial sustainability, and community engagement skills, capable of strategic planning and managing a diverse portfolio of auxiliary services. | Director of Auxiliary Programs Sidwell Friends School, a nationally recognized Quaker day school in Washington, DC, seeks a visionary and strategic Director of Auxiliary Programs to lead one of the country's most comprehensive and mission-aligned auxiliary departments. Serving over 1,150 students during the school year and more than 2,600 participants each summer, this is a unique opportunity to oversee a vibrant portfolio that includes summer programs, extended day, enrichment, facility rentals, the Fox Den store and café, and more. The Director will play a central role in strategic planning, innovation, and operational excellence, while preparing the department for future growth amid a campus consolidation. The ideal candidate is an experienced, entrepreneurial leader with a deep understanding of program development, financial sustainability, and community engagement—committed to furthering Sidwell’s values of integrity, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Sidwell Friends School offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes several medical, dental, and vision plans, fully paid life and long-term disability insurance; unlimited sick leave, and a variety of voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, pre-paid legal plan, pet insurance, discounted gym membership, metro subsidies, and supplemental life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren). New employees are immediately eligible to participate in Sidwell’s retirement plan (Employee contributes 3% of gross compensation, Sidwell contributes 7% and 100% vesting is immediate). Free parking and lunch are also included. Compensation range: $120,000-150,000, based on experience and qualifications. SPARC, the Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative, is partnering with the school to lead the search. For detailed information, including the link to apply, please consult the Position Statement. https://www.sparcnational.com/file/secure/sidwell-friends-school-director-of-auxiliary-programs.pdf