Assistant Director of Operations and Staffing

Socket.dev; Nisswa (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations and Staffing to join our year-round leadership team in North-Central Minnesota. This role leads seasonal staff recruitment and supports staff development, operational coordination, and planning throughout the year.

Working closely with camp leadership, you will help build a prepared and supported seasonal team and keep daily camp operations organized. Your work will contribute directly to a positive experience for campers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Residential summer camp leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, human resources, or onboarding preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CampMinder or ADP is a plus.
• Interest in supporting the development of young people and seasonal staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard seasonal staff in coordination with camp leadership.
• Coordinate staff orientation, training, and ongoing development.
• Support staff scheduling, logistics, communication, and day-to-day needs.
• Coordinate supplies, purchasing, vehicles, and other operational resources.
• Help create a welcoming work environment where staff receive clear expectations, feedback, and support.
• Support recruiting outreach and camp marketing efforts.
• Contribute to year-round planning and preparations for the summer season.
• Gather postseason feedback and recommend improvements to staffing and operations.

Skills

Staff recruitment

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CampMinder

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

Camp Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations and Staffing to join our year-round leadership team in North-Central Minnesota. This position leads seasonal staff recruitment and supports staff development, operational coordination, and planning throughout the year.

Working closely with camp leadership, you will help build a prepared and supported seasonal team and keep daily camp operations organized. Your work will contribute directly to a positive experience for campers and staff.

Camp Lincoln is part of Cote Hospitality, a family-owned company with camp, resort, and hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard seasonal staff in coordination with camp leadership.
• Coordinate staff orientation, training, and ongoing development.
• Support staff scheduling, logistics, communication, and day-to-day needs.
• Coordinate supplies, purchasing, vehicles, and other operational resources.
• Help create a welcoming work environment where staff receive clear expectations, feedback, and support.
• Support recruiting outreach and camp marketing efforts.
• Contribute to year-round planning and preparations for the summer season.
• Gather postseason feedback and recommend improvements to staffing and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Residential summer camp leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, human resources, or onboarding preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CampMinder or ADP is a plus.
• Interest in supporting the development of young people and seasonal staff.

Why Join Camp Lincoln?

Join a collaborative leadership team in Minnesota’s lakes and woods, where your work helps campers build confidence, independence, and lasting connections. This year-round role offers opportunities to develop your skills in staff leadership and camp operations within the Cote Hospitality family of businesses.