Director of Camp Turner - OLV Charities

Immersive1st•City of Salamanca, NY

4d•$64,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Camp Turner is responsible for developing and implementing the mission, purpose, goals, objectives, budget, and organizational needs of Camp Turner. The Director provides leadership and oversight for camp operations during overnight summer children’s camp (June-mid August) and rental groups (non-summer months) in alignment with OLV Charities’ mission, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the Director helps develop and support off-season youth ministry initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum age of 25
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with camp registration systems
Proficiency with social media
Valid driver’s license
Proficiency with camp-related software
Ability to live onsite during the summer camp season
Ability to travel to Camp Turner during the rental season
Ability to work occasional off-season weekends
Ability to work onsite at OLV Charities during non-summer months
Meet applicable NY State Sanitary Code requirements
Sound judgment
Strong communication skills
Strong decision-making skills
Knowledge of budgeting
Knowledge of risk management
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Knowledge of NY State camp regulations
Knowledge of Safe Environment requirements
Knowledge of Catholic teaching and youth ministry
Collaborative
Self-motivated
Ability to create a safe, welcoming culture
Ability to manage daily operations
Ability to lead and develop staff
Ability to build strong relationships with campers, families, alumni, and colleagues

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in youth or young adult ministry, education, or residential camping
Experience in hiring
Experience in employment practices
Experience with camp regulations
Experience with ACA standards
Experience in healthcare
Experience in food service
Experience in hospitality
Experience in insurance
ServSafe certification
First Aid/CPR certification
Practicing Catholic status

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the overnight summer camp program for ages 7–16, including programming, daily operations, camper supervision, parent communication, food service, healthcare, transportation, documentation, emergency response, facilities support, and group rentals. Foster a safe, welcoming, youth-centered environment that supports camper growth and a positive experience.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and accountability. Foster a positive staff culture while ensuring compliance with employment, supervision, and safe environment requirements.
Manage the camp operating budget and ensure sound financial practices across camp operations, rentals, and program delivery. Support long-term financial sustainability through responsible planning and oversight.
Support camper and staff recruitment, rental growth, marketing, and enrollment strategies. Build relationships and use enrollment and operational data to identify opportunities for continued growth.
Oversee the stewardship, safety, maintenance, and readiness of camp facilities, property, vehicles, and transportation assets. Coordinate with staff and vendors to meet operational needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Safe Environment requirements. Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, safety procedures, and required permits and certifications.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders. Represent Camp Turner and OLV Charities positively while supporting fundraising, engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Maintain strong communication with OLV Charities leadership and collaborate across Finance, Human Resources, Mission Advancement, Creative, IT, Facilities, and other departments to support camp operations.