What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fieldston Summer Camp Assistant Director of Operations position at Ethical Culture Fieldston School?
Who we are :
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.
What is essential about working at our school :
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities, and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
FIeldston Future Leaders Camp :
The Fieldston Summer Camps have created valuable summer experiences for both campers and instructors! We are a six-week summer day camp for rising PreK through 8th-grade children. Both morning and afternoon sessions specifically cater to each camper’s interests. Fieldston Future Leaders Camp is a nurturing and safe environment filled with a fun and exciting way of learning. We have a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, math, and design-based programming that is experiential and project-based. All of our programs cater to leadership development, confidence building, and creativity because we recognize that each child has the potential to make an impact on the world.
Position Summary :
The Fieldston Summer Camp Assistant Director of Operations is an important part of our camp leadership and will be essential in upholding the camp mission while supporting the implementation of stellar and safe summer programs. The Assistant Director of Operations will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the summer camp, primarily focusing on coordinating field trips, managing associated logistics, and managing various aspects of daily camp operations.
The salary for this position is $13,000 and is from March 17, 2025-August 1, 2025.
Please note that this is an onsite role and is not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
Responsibilities :
The responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Operations will be :
Field Trip Coordination :
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating all aspects of field trips for campers, including transportation, activities, and any necessary permissions or paperwork.
- Collaborating with the camp director, coordinators, and counselors to ensure field trips align with the overall camp program;
- Working closely with vendors, transportation providers, and other external partners to ensure that all logistical elements are in place.
Daily Attendance and Schedule Management :
Special Events Coordination :
Resource Management :
Training and Development :
Risk Mitigation :
Requirements :
The successful incumbent will possess :
To apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a resume along with an email and phone contact information of three professional references.
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
