Camp Director

Mass Audubon • Rindge, NH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking a full-time, year-round Camp Director to lead Wildwood Camp in Rindge, New Hampshire. The director oversees residential overnight summer camp for youth ages 9–17, family camp, offsite teen trips, and seasonal weekend rentals. The role leads program planning and delivery, staff recruitment and supervision, camp safety, family communications, budgeting, marketing and registration, and compliance with applicable health, safety, licensing, and American Camp Association standards.

The Camp Director develops inclusive, hands-on environmental education and positive youth development programs, and builds a welcoming, supportive camp community for campers, staff, families, and community members. The position works collaboratively with Mass Audubon colleagues and onsite teams. It is 40 hours per week year-round, though summer responsibilities require an onsite presence seven days per week, with occasional days off, and may involve 10-hour workdays. During the rest of the year, regular Monday–Friday office hours apply; remote work may be possible. Summer housing is provided onsite, and alternative-property housing may be available fall through spring upon request.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least 4 years of administrative experience leading a camp, after-school program, or similar environment.
• At least 2 years of experience at a residential or overnight camp.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience creating a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in youth development, especially with older elementary through high school participants, and creating and delivering educational programs and activities, particularly interactive or hands-on learning.
• Strong supervisory experience, including hiring, managing, and supporting multiple people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles into work, and to continued personal learning and growth.
• Current wilderness first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions.
• Ability to access trails and terrain on foot.
• Successfully complete a CORI and SORI background check; a Motor Vehicle Record check is required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Strong community engagement skills.
• Familiarity with experiential learning and curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Experience leading a camp through the ACA accreditation process.
• Lifeguard, canoe/small watercraft, or similar certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of summer camp preparation, seasonal staff training, camper and staff safety, customer service, program planning, and implementation for overnight youth camp, family camp, and seasonal rentals.
• Design and facilitate pre-season staff training that builds a cohesive, supportive, mission-driven team and prepares staff to deliver safe, age-appropriate outdoor and environmental education programs.
• Train staff in belonging and inclusion, risk management, camper supervision, behavior management, emergency response, and site operations.
• Partner with other Mass Audubon camp directors to host and facilitate Field School, a two-day training for seasonal staff from multiple camp locations.
• Serve as the primary contact for camp families and caregivers, communicate regularly, address questions and concerns, and handle conflicts professionally and compassionately.
• Maintain an approachable presence and foster an energetic, supportive, inclusive camp community.
• Ensure activities and lessons meet program goals and are appropriate for campers’ abilities.
• Supervise and evaluate camp staff, provide feedback and guidance, and address staff performance concerns in coordination with Human Resources and other supervisors.
• Ensure staff and campers follow safety procedures; track, report, and analyze incidents and safety trends; and update safety procedures as needed.
• Oversee site safety day and night in collaboration with the Property Manager and seasonal camp leadership team.
• Set guidelines for equipment use and maintenance and supervise regular safety, cleanliness, and condition checks of areas and equipment.
• Recruit, hire, and prepare training and evaluation for 25–30 seasonal staff, including counselors, coordinators, and an assistant director.
• Design and oversee marketing, registration, and family communications before, during, and after programs, and evaluate participant experiences.
• Plan and oversee the annual budget for 11 weeks of summer camp and seasonal rentals, including staffing, materials, food, and transportation.
• Prepare program guidelines and curriculum for safe, educational nature camp programs.
• Coordinate with property, operations, office, kitchen, and education colleagues onsite and offsite to prepare for camp and follow internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and camp-industry rules and practices, including required documentation for staff, campers, and licensing agencies.
• Develop relationships with local public health officials, community partners, and regional American Camp Association staff.
• Manage compliance with health department and ACA standards, including camp accreditation.

Benefits

• Summer housing onsite at Wildwood Camp; fall-through-spring housing may be available upon request at an alternative Mass Audubon property.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan enrollment options for benefits-eligible staff.
• Disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed