Residential STEM Camp Director

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commercial Space is seeking a Summer Camp Administrator to lead year-round planning, administration, and execution of a STEM summer camp program for students in grades 6–12. You will oversee residential life, housing, health services, and risk management while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time professional role on Wallops Island, VA. The position requires strong leadership, extensive supervisory experience in youth programs, and the ability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in youth-serving programs or camp administration.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a residential camp or overnight program.
• Experience managing 24-hour youth operations, staff supervision, and emergency response.
• Experience with contracts, vendors, budgets, and operational logistics preferred.
• Experience with STEM education programs and youth development initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all residential camp operations, housing, life programming, and overnight coverage.
• Develop SOPs for residential life, campus security, access, and camper accountability.
• Manage housing, dining, transportation, and health services during camp operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing youth camps.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management of staff.
• Oversee STEM educational programming, field experiences, and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Program planning

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Virginia Commercial Space is seeking a Summer Camp Administrator to lead year-round planning, administration, and execution of a STEM summer camp program for students in grades 6–12. You will oversee residential life, housing, health services, and risk management while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time professional role on Wallops Island, VA. The position requires strong leadership, extensive supervisory experience in youth programs, and the ability