Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Position Title: Auxiliary Programs Associate
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
Position Purpose: The Auxiliary Programs Associate will support all aspects of the Auxiliary Programs department which operates year-round revenue generating programs in support of Germantown Academy. This is a full-time12-month position with school year hours of 7:30am-3:30pm and summer hours of 8am-4pm.
Primary Responsibilities:
- School Store
- Assist in ad hoc stocking, cleaning, and organization of the store and storage room daily.
- Provide friendly and professional customer service.
- Assist with satellite sales of merchandise during special events.
- Provide short-term coverage for the store manager in their absence.
- Summer Programs
- Maintain HR files for all camp employees with signed contracts, updated clearances, performance reviews.
- Assist with interviews, staff orientation, camp fairs, and camp tours.
- Field parent phone calls & emails regarding camp offerings and procedures.
- Design camp newsletters, manage camp attendance records, and run weekly reports.
- Work the summer programs office during camp season and complete tasks assigned by the Assistant Operations Director.
Other Responsibilities:
- Occasional coverage in SPARK after school program during full-day SPARK days
- Willingness to work Patriot Café to cover PTO/sick days.
- Other duties as assigned in support of auxiliary programs.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or relevant work experience
- Customer service experience preferred
- Retail experience preferred with focus on Point-of-Sale software
- Experience working with parents and children
- Organizational and time management skills
- Professional demeanor
- Proactive attitude
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs