Camp Assistant Director — Programs & Guest Experience

Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Housing available

Meals during shifts

Job summary

Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee programming, guest group hosting, and staff management at Suttle Lake Camp in Sisters, Oregon.

This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality camping experiences and ensuring smooth operations across dining, scheduling, and activities. The site requires weekend/evening availability and on-site leadership in a camp setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in outdoor recreation, events, or hospitality leadership.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Camp Director to recruit, hire, and train seasonal staff.
• Plan, promote, and supervise programming for guest groups.
• Maintain program calendars and staff coverage plans.
• Assist in managing special activities such as waterfront or archery programs.
• Provide on-site hosting for guest groups during duty rotations and overnight stays.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Event planning

Communication

MS Office

Budgeting

Volunteer coordination

Camp administration

Education

Two years leadership in camp or retreat setting

First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Food Handler Card

Tools

UltraCamp

QuickBooks

Basecamp

Job description

Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee programming, guest group hosting, and staff management at Suttle Lake Camp in Sisters, Oregon.

This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality camping experiences and ensuring smooth operations across dining, scheduling, and activities. The site requires weekend/evening availability and on-site leadership in a camp setting.