Camp Director

Mass Audubon•Rindge, NH

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking a full-time, year-round Camp Director for Wildwood Camp in Rindge, New Hampshire. The director leads residential overnight summer camp for youth ages 9–17, family camp, offsite teen trips, and weekend rentals. The position hires and manages camp staff, develops and delivers inclusive hands-on environmental education programs, and oversees camp preparation, training, safety, customer service, program planning, and implementation. During summer operations, the director is responsible for staff training and supervision, camper and staff safety, program quality, communication with families, site safety, and compliance with established procedures. Year-round work includes recruiting and hiring a seasonal team of 25–30, planning budgets, overseeing marketing and registration, preparing curriculum and program guidelines, coordinating with onsite and offsite colleagues, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, licensing, and American Camp Association standards. Summer housing is provided onsite; fall-through-spring housing may be available at another Mass Audubon property. During the year, work may be based remotely, with flexible housing and scheduling potentially available.

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, including at least 2 years at a residential or overnight camp.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience creating a collaborative team environment.
Experience in youth development, especially with older elementary through high school ages, 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.
Successful completion of 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

Lead all aspects of preparation, seasonal staff training, safety, customer service, planning, and delivery for overnight youth camp, family camp, and seasonal weekend rentals.
Design and facilitate pre-season staff training that builds a cohesive, supportive, mission-driven camp community.
Prepare staff to deliver safe, age-appropriate outdoor and environmental education experiences using hands-on learning and positive youth development practices.
Train staff in fostering belonging and following safety standards for 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, respond to questions and concerns, and navigate conflicts professionally and compassionately.
Maintain an approachable presence and foster a supportive, inclusive camp community.
Ensure activities and lessons meet camp goals and are appropriate for campers’ abilities.
Supervise and evaluate camp staff with support from the seasonal leadership team; provide feedback and guidance, and address performance concerns with Human Resources and other supervisory staff.
Ensure staff and campers follow safety procedures; track, report, and analyze incidents and safety trends; and update procedures as needed.
Oversee site safety day and night with the Property Manager and seasonal camp leadership team; provide equipment-use and maintenance guidance and supervise regular safety, cleanliness, and condition checks.
Recruit, hire, and prepare training and evaluation for 25–30 seasonal staff, including counselors, coordinators, and an assistant director.
Design and supervise marketing, registration, and family communications before, during, and after programs; evaluate participant experiences.
Plan and oversee the annual budget for 11 weeks of summer camp programs and seasonal rentals, including staffing, materials, food, and transportation expenses.
Prepare guidelines and curriculum for safe, educational nature camp programs.
Coordinate with property, operations, office management, kitchen, and education colleagues to prepare for camp and comply with organizational policies.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and camp-industry requirements, including required documentation for staff, campers, and licensing agencies.
Build relationships with local public health officials, community partners, and regional American Camp Association staff; maintain compliance with health department and ACA standards, including camp accreditation.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Vision insurance plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program
Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England
13 paid holidays
Onsite summer housing at Wildwood Camp
Fall-through-spring housing may be available upon request at an alternative Mass Audubon property