Work at Exeter

Current staff opportunties

Phillips Exeter Academy has a variety of openings for staff positions.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Exeter’s compensation and benefits packages are highly competitive. We offer many additions to the benefits below, including certified financial planning, chronic condition management, identity theft insurance, and free meals in the school dining halls during work hours.

Eligible employees receive:

Retirement: A defined contribution retirement plan to which the Academy contributes 9% of salary until age 50, then 12% of salary for employees 50+ or whose salary exceeds the IRS step rate.
Paid time off: Sixteen paid holidays, up to five weeks of vacation, generous paid personal/sick leave and time off for jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave and family and medical leave. We offer flexible summer work hours and additional paid time off for community service.
Academy tuition benefits: Free day-student tuition is offered to benefits-eligible employees whose children qualify for admission to the Academy. This benefit is prorated for employees who work between 1,000 and 1,560 hours. We also subsidize tuition at an on-site childcare center to support families with young children.
Medical, Dental and Vision: Exeter offers two comprehensive health plans that cover inpatient, outpatient, mental health services and prescription drugs. The Academy also offers two dental plan options, and a voluntary discount vision benefit. Employees and the Academy share the cost of health, dental and vision plans. The Academy contributes to either a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA).

See a comprehensive explanation of staff and administrative benefits here.

Employee Wellness, Growth and Engagement

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where every person has the tools and the support to flourish. At Exeter, we value building community and nurturing careers. Here are some of the ways we make that happen:

Education reimbursement at 100% when coursework is directly job-related and requested by the department. Additional support is provided for employees who choose to continue their education.

Building connections by welcoming employee attendance at the many social, musical, theatrical, cultural and athletic events on campus. Children of employees are invited to participate in free programs with Exeter students who provide tutoring, arts and crafts projects, science experiments, and instruction in modern languages, robotics, dance, music, sports and other subjects.

Prioritizing individual wellbeing through:

free weekday exercise classes in yoga, bootcamp, strength training, postural alignment and much more. Programming encourages all employees and their household members to use the school’s athletic facilities including the fitness center, swimming pool and ice rinks.
a speaker series addressing a range of topics including the environment, financial health, work-life balance, and mental/physical/spiritual wellbeing.
free subscriptions to lifestyle services (i.e. the Calm app and Care.com), The New York Times and other publications, and thousands of online trainings, employee coaching, and self-help resources.

Internal workshops on a wide range of topics. Much of our leadership training focuses on equity and inclusion and is intended to foster deeper connections, identity-based conversations and collaboration. Learn more about Exeter’s commitment to equity and inclusion here.

As Exeter's athletic equipment manager, Nicole Benson is a key player when it comes to all sports teams.

"I’m proud to be here, and I’m also humbled that I get to be part of a huge tradition like working at Exeter."
Nicole Benson, athletic equipment manager

Overseeing the daily preparation of over 2,000 meals, Executive Chef Pierre Gignac and his team work hard to provide dining for the Exeter community.