4-H Camp Director

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Excellent benefits

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Nancy, Kentucky, is seeking a Camp Director for the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The role oversees summer camp programs, staffing, budgeting, risk management, and program development, with on-site housing available for this position.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operations, recruit and manage 25+ seasonal staff, and collaborate on facilities maintenance and program improvements,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with summer camp operations, financial oversight, and facility management.
• Knowledge of 4-H programs and working with youth is preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight, budgeting, planning, and day-to-day management of all camp programs.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise 25+ temporary/full-time staff and volunteers.
• Develop and monitor risk management practices to ensure health and safety of participants and staff.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations Supervisors on facilities maintenance priorities.
• Pursue fund development opportunities such as grants and fundraisers.

Skills

Computer skills

Supervision skills

Agriculture experience

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs, and walk, sit and stand for periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday; and some nights and weekends.

Job Summary

This position is located in Nancy, Ky.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp seeks an energetic self-motivated candidate that possesses a strong work ethic with skills in program development, financial management, and supervision for the 4-H Camp Director position. The 4-H Camp Director will be responsible for direct oversight, budgeting, planning, and preparing for summer camp programs. Responsible for recruiting, hiring seasonal camp staff and direct day to day management of all camp programs. Responsible for direct supervision for 25+ temporary, full-time employees. Continually evaluate and monitor risk management practices to ensure health and safety of participants and staff. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the camp budget. Research and pursue fund development opportunities as appropriate (e.g., fundraisers and grants). Work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Camp Maintenance and Operations Supervisor to evaluate facilities and set maintenance priorities and work plans. On-site housing is available.

Valid driver’s license preferred and completion of the 12-passenger van training upon employment. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for professional development.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Computer skills
Supervision skills
Experience in agriculture and/or Cooperative Extension

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer experience in summer camp leadership, knowledge of 4-H programs, and experience working with youth.

Driver’s License preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/23/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your leadership experience with summer camp operations, financial oversight, and facility management, which may include volunteer and paid experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Indicate below the answer that best describes your experience with 4-H.
  • Have been employed by the Cooperative Extension Service and worked with 4-H
  • Have been a 4-H leader/4-H volunteer
  • Was an active 4-H member
  • Participated in some 4-H programs
  • Have no involvement with 4-H
• * Describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of employees whom you have supervised and the level of supervision you provided (i.e. hiring, discipline, training, delegation, performance management, etc.).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience in and knowledge of 4-H Summer Camp, may include teen/adult volunteer and staff experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents