Assistant Director of Operations & Staffing

Cote Hospitality; Nisswa (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Beautiful outdoor environment

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Nisswa, Minnesota, is seeking a year-round Assistant Director of Operations & Staffing. The successful candidate will recruit and inspire seasonal staff, manage camp operations, and uphold a positive community atmosphere. Ideal applicants should have leadership experience in a residential summer camp and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of equivalent experience required.
• Residential summer camp leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Recruiting/HR background is a plus.
• Tech-friendly with proficiency in Excel.
• Tech-friendly with Excel proficiency; CampMinder/ADP a plus.
• Passion for youth development and love of the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and inspire the seasonal team.
• Keep camp operations running smoothly.
• Uphold traditions and safety while building a community.
• Support year-round efforts in marketing, planning, purchasing, and scheduling.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Tech-friendly

Organizational skills

Excel

CampMinder

ADP

Youth development

Outdoors affinity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

CampMinder/ADP

Excel

Job description

Assistant Director of Operations & Staffing

Do you love working with people, thrive in leadership roles, and want your work to truly make a difference?

For 115 years, Camp Lincoln (part of Cote Hospitality) has helped campers grow in confidence, character, and community in the lakes and woods of North-Central Minnesota. We’re looking for a year-round Assistant Director of Operations & Staffing to help lead our mission forward.

In this role, you will:

• Recruit, onboard, and inspire the seasonal team that makes camp unforgettable
• Keep camp operations running smoothly (training, logistics, supplies, vehicles)
• Uphold traditions, positivity, and safety while building a community staff return to year after year
• Support year-round efforts in marketing, planning, purchasing, and scheduling

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree OR 2–3 years of equivalent experience
• Residential summer camp leadership experience (strongly preferred)
• Recruiting/HR background a plus
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Tech-friendly (Excel proficiency preferred; CampMinder/ADP a plus)
• Passion for youth development + love of the outdoors

Why you’ll love it here:

• Be part of a tradition-rich camp that changes lives
• Work in a beautiful outdoor environment (fresh air, lakes, and woods every day)
• Join a supportive leadership team that values your input and growth
• Explore career advancement within Cote Hospitality’s camps, resorts, and hospitality businesses
• Competitive salary + benefits

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us create summers campers and staff will never forget.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.