Director of Student Activities

George School, an all-gender Quaker boarding/day high school located in Newtown, PA, seeks a Director of Student Activities beginning August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive weekend activities to serve the social, educational, physical and cultural enrichment of a diverse student body.
• Oversee weekend and select weeknight programming, ensuring on-site leadership and supervision by the Director of Student Activities.
• Communicate clearly and on-schedule with the Office of Student Life, social duty staff, and communications office regarding upcoming weekend activities.
• Coordinate social duty assignments, including weeknight study hall supervision.
• Manage the student activities budget. Track expenditure per weekend and submit expenses through the Business Office’s system.
• Collaborate with advisors of student clubs to support club events and integrate activities into the all-school event calendar. 
• Keep records of student club membership and ensure club funding is inline with the number of students a club serves and its purpose. 
• Organize student transportation to and from campus for school breaks.
• Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB).

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Two or more years of relevant experience planning events for adolescent audiences.
• Previous experience in program coordination or youth leadership roles preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as event management software.
• Experience with basic graphic design to make posters to promote events.
• Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including a diverse student body and group of colleagues.
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and fostering a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding safety protocols and promoting responsible behavior among students during recreational activities.
• Commitment to the Quaker values of peace, equality, service, community, and consensus decision-making.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.