Camp Director, Camp Gambill

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas•Sumner, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Camp Gambill is a year-round camp with more than 80 bedspaces and a strong waterfront program situated on approximately 60 acres along Lake Gibbons near Paris, Texas, and open since 1947. The Camp Director is responsible for mission delivery oversight, planning, and strong staff leadership of day and overnight camp programs serving Girl Scout campers, volunteers, and families through summer camp, weekend camping, and special events. This team member serves as the primary onsite director of program operations, with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality experiences of belonging and growth for all visitors. The position reports to the Vice President of Camps & Outdoor Leadership and is a key member of a team stewarding four camp properties dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character through community life outdoors.

Requirements

5+ years professional management experience in recreation, camp, outdoor education, youth programming, hospitality, or related field, with site operations experience preferred
Bachelors degree in recreation, environmental education, youth development, natural resources, public or business administration, or related field preferred
Passion for outdoor activities
Experience working with youth
Experience with diverse audiences
Experience supervising staff and providing dynamic leadership to teams
Experience managing a budget
Highly comfortable in a waterfront setting
Experience teaching or facilitating groups
Demonstrated project management skills
Highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office programs
Demonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom this job puts them in contact.
Upon employment, employee must register as an adult member in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Site operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Champion the Girl Scout mission by creating a welcoming, inclusive camp environment that reflects organizational priorities, traditions, and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Represent camp in the community and contribute to long-term property planning and development efforts.
Hire, train, supervise, and support permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers in alignment with team priorities and shared plans. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Lead the design and delivery of engaging, safe, and inclusive programs such as summer camp, weekend camping, and special events in cooperation with broader team. Ensure high-quality visitor experiences and accommodations for diverse needs.
Oversee daily operations including activities, dining services, housekeeping, maintenance, vendor coordination, and emergency response. Ensure all infrastructure and services meet safety, health, and regulatory standards.
Develop and manage camp budgets, collaborate on administrative systems, and ensure efficient operations across scheduling, communications, evaluation, supply procurement, and more.
Maintain compliance with ACA standards, state health codes, and Girl Scout policies. Ensure the health and safety of all visitors, including emergency preparedness and implementation of emergency procedures.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to grow participation, enhance programming, and expand volunteer support.