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.
For detailed information and a link to apply, see the complete position statement. SPARC, the Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative, is partnering with the school to lead the search.
SPARC provides comprehensive leadership search services exclusively for auxiliary leadership roles. Whether a school is creating a new role, redefining an existing position, or replacing an outgoing director, we'll assist you in attracting, evaluating, and identifying your next auxiliary program leader.
Areas of guidance throughout the search process include:
For more information on how SPARC can assist with your leadership search, contact Executive Director Nat Saltonstall at nat@sparcnational.com.