CAMP ROYALL DIRECTOR

Autism-Society-of-North-Carolina-4; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing (optional)

Job summary

Autism Society of North Carolina’s Camp Royall, a premier program near Pittsboro, NC, seeks an experienced leader to serve as Camp Royall Director. The role oversees year-round programs for individuals with autism, manages staff, safety, and camper experience, and guides financial and operational performance.

The Director reports to the Recreation and Camp Services Director and will drive program quality, family engagement, and professional development while shaping the long-term vision for Camp

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience in a residential camp, recreation, human services, or similar program setting.
• At least four years of supervised experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Experience leading a residential camp, summer camp, recreation program, or similarly complex operation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee summer and year-round programming, ensuring experiences are organized, engaging, safe, and responsive to the needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop year-round and seasonal staff while building a culture of clear expectations, accountability, collaboration, and strong camper support.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, person-centered environment and build trusted relationships with campers, families, and caregivers while providing leadership through behavioral, medical, safety, and other complex situations.
• Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million, including revenue and expenses, staffing decisions, purchasing, registration, documentation, and other administrative systems.
• Help oversee the operational needs of Camp Royall’s 133-acre property, partnering with property staff and organizational leadership on maintenance, facility improvements, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
• Support camper enrollment and recruitment of seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers while collaborating with ASNC teams, donors, and community partners to strengthen Camp Royall’s reach and long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CAMP ROYALL - Moncure, NC 27559

Position Type: Professional Positions

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Health CareCamp Royall Director

Location

Location: Camp Royall | Moncure/Pittsboro, North Carolina

Salary

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time, year-round leadership position

Lead one of the nation’s most established camps for individuals with autism.

The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is seeking an experienced, organized, and mission-driven leader to serve as Camp Royall Director. Located on 133 wooded acres near Pittsboro, North Carolina, Camp Royall provides year-round recreational programming for children and adults with autism, including summer overnight and day camps, weekend retreats, adult programs, and family events.

Reporting to the Recreation and Camp Services Director, the Camp Royall Director provides leadership for all aspects of camp operations, including program quality, camper experience and safety, staff leadership, financial performance, facilities, family engagement, and year-round operations.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who can embrace the heart and energy of camp while bringing strong operational leadership, organization, accountability, and vision to the program.

What You’ll Lead

• Programs & Camper Experience: Oversee summer and year-round programming, ensuring experiences are organized, engaging, safe, and responsive to the needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop year-round and seasonal staff while building a culture of clear expectations, accountability, collaboration, and strong camper support.
• Safety & Family Engagement: Maintain a safe, inclusive, person-centered environment and build trusted relationships with campers, families, and caregivers while providing leadership through behavioral, medical, safety, and other complex situations.
• Financial & Administrative Operations: Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million, including revenue and expenses, staffing decisions, purchasing, registration, documentation, and other administrative systems.
• Facilities & Risk Management: Help oversee the operational needs of Camp Royall’s 133-acre property, partnering with property staff and organizational leadership on maintenance, facility improvements, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
• Recruitment, Partnerships & Growth: Support camper enrollment and the recruitment of seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers while collaborating with ASNC teams, donors, and community partners to strengthen Camp Royall’s reach and long-term success.

Who We’re Looking For

Camp Royall needs a leader who can see both the big picture and the details. The right person will bring strong operational leadership while embracing the energy, relationships, and mission that make camp special.

• Lead with a balance of support, accountability, and clear expectations.
• Are highly organized and able to manage competing priorities with strong follow-through.
• Communicate confidently and build strong relationships with staff, families, organizational leadership, and community partners.
• Remain calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused when unexpected challenges arise.
• Understand that exceptional programs require both a strong mission and strong systems behind them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience in a residential camp, recreation, human services, or similar program setting,
• At least four years of supervised experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities
• Experience leading a residential camp, summer camp, recreation program, or similarly complex operation is strongly preferred.

Compensation, Benefits & Housing

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Optional on-site housing may be available and can be discussed as part of the overall compensation package. Base salary will be adjusted for candidates who elect to utilize employer-provided housing.

ASNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, wellness days, and holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching after eligibility requirements are met
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel

Why Camp Royall?

Camp Royall has spent decades creating a place where individuals with autism are welcomed, understood, challenged, supported, and celebrated.

Our campers experience the things that make camp special- swimming, boating, hiking, arts and crafts, games, friendships, and plenty of fun- with individualized support that allows them to participate successfully.

Leading Camp Royall means building on what makes this community special while continuing to strengthen the team, programs, systems, and operations that will support its success for years to come.

If you are an experienced leader who can combine compassion with accountability, big-picture thinking with attention to detail, and the spirit of camp with strong operational leadership, we want to hear from you.