Student Activities Coordinator

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world.

The Ramaz Upper School seeks to hire a full-time STUDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR to begin September 2024/2025 school year. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of Administration, plan, direct and review the activities and operations of student activities, student government and student organizations. 
• Develop school-wide programs supporting the cultural, educational, social and emotional needs of students, which encourage student and community participation.
• Work in coordination with the administration to develop the school’s activity calendar.
• Plan, execute and oversee a wide range of programs, assemblies, trips, Shabbatonim, tzedakah, and chesed projects. This would include community oriented educational programs for specific calendar days and memorial events.
• Arrange for equipment, facilities, and agendas for such activities.
• Special focus on framing and executing a robust chessed program and facilitating opportunities for community service engagement.

Skills and Competencies:

• Candidate should be creative, resourceful, and flexible; exhibit good people, language, computer, and organizational skills. 
• Exhibit enthusiasm and well-developed interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with change. 
• Computer graphics and movie-making skills a plus.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. 
• A Jewish studies background is required.
• Experience working with high school students in an independent school