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About the Organization

For more than 375 years, the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood have been guided by a mission of unity, inclusion, justice, and love of neighbor without distinction. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the Congregation believes in the dignity and worth of every person and has long worked to advance educational opportunity, empower women and girls, welcome immigrants and vulnerable communities, promote racial and social justice, advance environmental stewardship and climate justice, and respond to the evolving needs of society. Their faith calls them not only to serve others, but to help build a more compassionate, equitable, and connected world with values rooted in Catholic Social Teachings.

At the heart of this work is a deep belief in the transformative power of all-girls Catholic education. The Sisters recognize that environments designed specifically to empower young women foster confidence, intellectual curiosity, strong peer bonds, and leadership that extends far beyond the classroom. By investing in these schools, the Congregation is investing in generations of women who will shape families, communities, professions, and movements for years to come -  carrying forward a mission where faith, education, and justice remain inseparable.

To learn more, please visit: https://brentwoodcsj.org/.

The Opportunity

The Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood seek an Executive Director of CSJ Sponsored Schools to provide strategic oversight on behalf of the Board of Members (Congregation’s Leadership Council) for its four all-girls Catholic, college preparatory schools across New York and Puerto Rico. This role emerges from two years of thoughtful planning led by a volunteer executive advisory group convened by the Sisters to assess financial sustainability, enrollment trends, and future opportunities for the schools.

The Executive Director will bring deep educational leadership experience and a forward-looking perspective on teaching and learning, helping the schools remain academically vibrant, relevant, and distinctive in an evolving educational landscape. Serving as a trusted advisor to school administrators and boards, the Executive Director will help advance academic priorities while also supporting enrollment growth, financial sustainability, governance effectiveness, fundraising, marketing, and long-term institutional vitality.

Location, Compensation and Benefits

This is an on-site position based in Floral Park, New York, with travel to other school locations in Jamaica Estates, Hempstead, Brooklyn, and Puerto Rico as needed. The salary range for this opportunity is $175,000 - $225,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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