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.
Overview:
The Experiential Events Coordinator will join the Success Academy's Creative Agency to provide critical event logistics and execution support, playing a key role on the experiential team. This role is essential for maintaining the high-quality execution of a diverse portfolio of company events and managing execution risk for the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Logistics & Execution - Independently manage and execute the logistics for a high volume of events, varying in scale, complexity, and audience.
Planning & Resource Management - Utilize existing planning resources, including a comprehensive database of NYC venues, to inform planning and streamline decision-making.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Serve as a point of contact for external vendors (e.g., caterers, printers) and liaise effectively with internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
On-Site Management - Support with on-site setup and tear-down activities, managing vendors to troubleshoot issues and ensure a smooth event experience.
Financial Administration & Tracking - Manage and track event-related expenses, process invoices, and reconcile vendor costs to ensure adherence to event budgets.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience in event management, coordination, or logistics, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated excellence in managing complex logistics for multiple concurrent events of varying sizes.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality output.
Proactive problem-solving mindset and the ability to think critically and decisively under pressure.
Speed and efficiency in delivery, with a proven ability to meet extremely tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with vendors and internal teams.
Familiarity with the NYC venue landscape is a plus.
This is a hybrid position based out of our NYC Financial District office. The schedule requires working on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with 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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Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in event management, coordination, or logistics
- Proven experience preferably within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated excellence managing complex logistics for multiple concurrent events
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality output
- Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to think decisively under pressure
- Speed and efficiency in delivery with ability to meet extremely tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with vendors and internal teams
- Familiarity with the NYC venue landscape
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
