Camp Director - Year-Round Impact with Summer Housing

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

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.