Global Associate, One Year

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education Officer

Start Date: June 15, 2026

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and

• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education at BB&N is seeking a Global Associate for a one-year full-time position that will support BB&N’s global program, including administrative, logistical, and operational support, collaborating with campus-based faculty and staff to develop curriculum. This position will provide support to trip leaders throughout the school year when trips are occurring.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the point person to interact with faculty and staff in the Middle School and Upper School who are leading global programs.

• Work with DEIG Practitioners to support the Global dialogue within the community and in the curriculum.

• Provide administrative, logistics, and operations support to all global programs, including but not limited to:

  • creating, distributing, and collecting necessary forms from faculty, staff, students, and parents

  • ensuring that risk management protocols are established

  • communicating with faculty, staff, students, and parents

  • creating the budget for each global program and reviewing it with the DEIG Officer before finalizing

• Lead the student application process to participate in a global experience.

• Lead the faculty application process to participate as a trip leader.

• Lead Global Program communication with partners, most importantly Round Square and Atlas.

• Support global trips as they are happening, troubleshooting for trip leaders and communicating with DEIG Officer, as necessary.

• Participate in at least one year-long opportunity with students, to be determined based on BB&N needs and incumbent’s abilities.

• Produce content and publish the monthly DEIG Newsletter.

• Participate in and support DEIG Team events throughout the year.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

A hardworking, passionate, and dedicated community member who values and respects diversity, promotes equity and inclusion in work. In keeping with BB&N’s commitment to the community, the Global Associate will be able to exemplify cooperation and collaboration, demonstrate leadership, and have at least 2 years of experience coordinating programs–global programs preferred. Bachelor’s Degree Required.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Excellent computer/technical skills.

• Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical challenges.

• Commitment to BB&N's values in daily work.

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.