Summer Camp Director - St. Mary's of Landover Hills - Landover Hills Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington•Landover Hills, MD

About The Position

St. Mary's in Landover Hills is seeking a director to organize, advertise, and direct a new summer camp program located on parish grounds. The director will create a Catholic environment that engages high school teens and young adults and fosters community, commitment to the parish, and fidelity to the camp's mission. This is a regular full-time position of 40 hours per week; evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

Must be a practicing Catholic with excellent knowledge of the faith and a mature prayer life.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and people skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written skills required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Catechesis, Religious Education, or Theology preferred.
Experience in public speaking.

Responsibilities

Create and distribute annual advertising to promote summer camp registrations.
Oversee camp registrations and communicate with families about financial matters in a timely manner.
Recruit and hire approximately 20–25 young adult staff members.
Train camp staff on health and safety protocols, the camp mission, and its vision.
Oversee staff planning of camp activities and approve budgets and purchasing decisions.
Recruit, hire, and train camp volunteers to support counselors.
Structure the camp program and staffing around Catholic prayer, teaching, and fellowship.
Develop an atmosphere of excitement and joyful participation in camp culture.
Oversee camp operations, including camper disciplinary matters, directing and correcting staff, and recording and depositing camp funds.
Close the camp at the end of the season, store camp supplies, and clean the school facility.