Camp Director, Agassiz Village

CampHire Recruiting & Executive Search; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Unlimited paid vacation

Onsite housing during summer

Job summary

Agassiz Village in the Greater Boston/Poland, ME area seeks a Camp Director to lead operations, program quality, camper experience, staff culture, safety, accreditation, and enrollment strategy.

This full-time, year-round role reports to the Executive Director, with four days per week in Framingham, MA or Poland, ME, and onsite residency during May–August. Compensation is $100,000 to $120,000, plus benefits and summer housing at camp.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the camp industry, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience working with youth from under-resourced communities; strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• BA/BS in camp administration, youth development, education, social work, or related field preferred.
• Deep familiarity with ACA standards and accreditation processes.
• Ability to work long hours during camp season and live onsite late May through August.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and navigate physical requirements of a camp.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for Agassiz Village’s summer camp and year-round youth development programs.
• Set the vision and direction for camp programming and curriculum, and enable the year-round Program Manager to lead day-to-day execution.
• Ensure all programming aligns with Agassiz Village’s mission and values: Have Fun, Explore, Collaborate, Thrive.
• Oversee the design and implementation of outdoor, experiential, and character-centered programming that supports social, emotional, and leadership growth.
• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive camp culture where all campers and staff feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.
• Partner with the Program Manager to implement tools that measure program impact and use data to strengthen program quality.
• In partnership with the Manager of People & Culture and Program Manager, recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 3 year-round staff and 90 seasonal staff.
• Build a staff culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, youth-centered practice, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to ensure staff are prepared to deliver high-quality programming.
• Ensure all hiring, onboarding, background checks, and compliance processes meet state and ACA standards.
• Develop and oversee strategies to increase camper enrollment and retention.
• Build strong relationships with Boston-area schools, nonprofits, and community partners to strengthen the camper pipeline.
• Oversee camper recruitment in partnership with the Engagement Coordinator, including outreach to schools, other nonprofits, camp fairs, and referral partners.
• Ensure families experience clear communication, strong customer service, and a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Review camper applications for readiness and fit; collaborate with staff to ensure campers are set up for success.
• Ensure full compliance with ACA accreditation, state licensing, health regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee camp operations, including scheduling, risk management, emergency procedures, and daily logistics.
• Manage the camp budget in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Partner with the Facilities Director to maintain and improve camp infrastructure.
• Ensure safe operation of the Health Center and support medical staff in delivering appropriate care.
• Ensure all records, materials, and systems are properly stored and closed out at the end of each season.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Equity & inclusion

Youth development

Education

BA/BS in camp administration, youth development, education, social work, or related field preferred

Job description

Based in Greater Boston & Maine|Year-Round

Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 plus benefits

Located on Thompson Lake in Poland, Maine, Agassiz Village is a nonprofit that provides residential summer camp and year-round programming for children from underserved communities across the Northeast. Since 1935, Agassiz has given more than 45,000 children the opportunity to discover new interests, uncover hidden skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors to help them thrive in school, college, and the workforce. Each summer, more than 500 children attend camp across three sessions from mid-June to early August.

Agassiz Village is one of only seven camps in New England to offer free or affordable overnight summer camp experiences for kids from under-resourced communities. Agassiz’s sliding scale and financial support model allows the majority of campers to attend camp at heavily subsidized rates, ensuring that cost is not a barrier for low-income families.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Camp Director is the senior leader responsible for camp operations, program quality, camper experience, staff culture, safety, accreditation, and enrollment strategy. The Camp Director sets the vision and direction for camp and year-round youth development programming, and leads a team of year-round and seasonal staff to bring that vision to life.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, mission-driven camp leader who is passionate about positive youth development, skilled at managing diverse teams, and committed to creating inclusive, enriching environments where campers and staff thrive.

This is a full-time, year-round position based in either Massachusetts or Maine, with in-office expectations of four days per week in either the Framingham, MA office or camp office in Poland, Maine. The Camp Director resides at camp in Poland, ME from late May through August. Compensation is $100,000 to $120,000, plus benefits and summer housing at camp.

Team Structure

The Camp Director reports to the Executive Director and oversees the following team members:

• Program Manager (year-round): Leads camp and year-round programming under the Camp Director’s vision and direction.
• Engagement Coordinator (year-round): Leads camper registration, enrollment and community partnerships.
• Manager of People & Culture (year-round, future hire): Leads staff recruitment, training, HR, and compliance.
• Seasonal staff: 90 summer staff across counselors, seasonal program administrators, food service, and health teams.

The Camp Director is supported by a year-round professional staff who oversee Development, Facilities, and Communications functions.

Responsibilities

Program Management, Evolution, and Vision

• Provide overall leadership for Agassiz Village’s summer camp and year-round youth development programs.
• Set the vision and direction for camp programming and curriculum, and enable the year-round Program Manager to lead day-to-day execution.
• Ensure all programming aligns with Agassiz Village’s mission and values: Have Fun, Explore, Collaborate, Thrive.
• Oversee the design and implementation of outdoor, experiential, and character-centered programming that supports social, emotional, and leadership growth.
• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive camp culture where all campers and staff feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.
• Partner with the Program Manager to implement tools that measure program impact and use data to strengthen program quality.

Staff Leadership, Hiring, and Culture

• In partnership with the Manager of People & Culture and Program Manager, recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 3 year-round staff and 90 seasonal staff.
• Build a staff culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, youth-centered practice, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to ensure staff are prepared to deliver high-quality programming.
• Ensure all hiring, onboarding, background checks, and compliance processes meet state and ACA standards.

Camper Recruitment,Enrollment, and Retention

• Develop and oversee strategies to increase camper enrollment and retention.
• Build strong relationships with Boston-area schools, nonprofits, and community partners to strengthen the camper pipeline.
• Oversee camper recruitment in partnership with the Engagement Coordinator, including outreach to schools, other nonprofits, camp fairs, and referral partners.
• Ensure families experience clear communication, strong customer service, and a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Review camper applications for readiness and fit; collaborate with staff to ensure campers are set up for success.

Operations, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with ACA accreditation, state licensing, health regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee camp operations, including scheduling, risk management, emergency procedures, and daily logistics.
• Manage the camp budget in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Partner with the Facilities Director to maintain and improve camp infrastructure.
• Ensure safe operation of the Health Center and support medical staff in delivering appropriate care.
• Ensure all records, materials, and systems are properly stored and closed out at the end of each season.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the camp industry, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience working with youth from under-resourced communities; strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• BA/BS in camp administration, youth development, education, social work, or related field preferred.
• Deep familiarity with ACA standards and accreditation processes.
• Ability to work long hours during camp season and live onsite late May through August.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and navigate physical requirements of a camp.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Benefits include medical and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered by the employer, a 403(b) retirement plan, and unlimited paid vacation. In addition, the office is closed for one week after camp and one week at the close of the year. Onsite housing is provided during the summer months.

Working Model

This is a full-time, year-round position based in either Massachusetts or Maine, with in-office expectations of four days per week in either the Framingham, MA office or camp office in Poland, Maine. From late May through August, the Camp Director resides at camp in Maine.