Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
About the Role
The Experiential Events Coordinator will join the Success Academy's Creative Agency to provide event logistics and administrative support, playing a supporting role on the experiential team. This role helps ensure the smooth execution of a diverse portfolio of company events, working closely with and under the guidance of senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
● Event Logistics & Execution - Support the planning and execution of logistics for a variety of events, assisting senior team members on more complex or high-volume efforts.
● Planning & Resource Management - Utilize existing planning resources, including a comprehensive database of NYC venues, to support planning and help keep event logistics organized.
● Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Support communication with external vendors (e.g., caterers, printers) and assist internal cross-functional teams to help ensure smooth event delivery.
● On-Site Support - Assist with on-site setup and tear-down activities, and help troubleshoot day-of issues under the direction of senior team members.
● Financial Administration & Tracking - Assist with tracking event-related expenses and support invoice processing, helping ensure accurate records against event budgets.
Qualifications
● Some experience or exposure to event coordination, hospitality, or logistics (e.g., through internships, prior roles, or coursework).
● Ability to support multiple tasks or events at once in a fast-paced environment.
● Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality output.
● A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to ask for guidance when needed.
● Reliable follow-through and the ability to meet deadlines.
● Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
● Familiarity with the NYC venue landscape is a plus, but not required.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ensures high accuracy and precision across event administrative tasks, vendor documentation, and expense records.
- Adaptability & Problem Solving: Navigates day-of logistical shifts and fast-paced environments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Communicates clearly and effectively with external vendors and internal teams to support smooth event delivery.
- Organization & Time Management: Manages multiple competing tasks and deadlines efficiently to keep event logistics on track.
Compensation, Benefits, & Perks
At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:
- Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
- Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.
This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Some experience or exposure to event coordination, hospitality, or logistics through internships, prior roles, or coursework
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality output
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to ask for guidance
- Reliable follow-through and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication and collaboration skills with vendors and internal teams
- Familiarity with the New York City venue landscape
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Success Academy Charter Schools and has not been reviewed or approved by Success Academy Charter Schools.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is considered affordable, with the employer paying a large share of medical premiums and offering multiple plan choices with HSA/FSA options. Employer HSA contributions and day-one eligibility in postings further support lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childcare leave for primary caregivers, adoption reimbursement, backup child care, and school lottery preference for employees’ children are highlighted. These offerings add tangible family-friendly value alongside core medical and retirement benefits.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recruiting materials emphasize significant annual increases, performance incentives, and faster advancement pathways than traditional districts. Some roles also reference year-end bonuses that can accelerate early-career earnings.
Success Academy Charter Schools Insights
What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
