Summer Camp Director - Lead Programs & Staff

Hills to Climb; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hills to Climb in Baltimore is seeking a Camp Director to oversee summer programs that align with partner organizations' missions. You will design sessions, coordinate activities and transportation, and ensure a safe, engaging experience for youth.

You will recruit and train a diverse seasonal staff, mentor junior colleagues, maintain partnerships, handle inquiries, and report to the Executive Director. Compensation is comparable to similar nonprofits with retirement benefits after six months.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the nonprofit or social service sector.
• Experience with summer camp facilitation, program development and execution, staff recruitment and supervision, outreach and public relations, and public speaking.
• Strong ties to Baltimore or a similar urban community are preferred, along with cultural understanding of the young people Hills to Climb serves.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Help the Executive Director design summer sessions around each partner organization's mission and ethos, and share the full plan for activities, transportation, and field trips.
• Lead summer sessions, engage each partner group, and give junior staff real leadership opportunities.
• Adapt the itinerary with the Executive Director as weather, feedback from youth and partner leaders, and lessons from past summers require.
• Recruit, vet, and hire a diverse, highly qualified seasonal team, including reference checks, and make role expectations clear before staff commit.
• Train and supervise summer staff through instruction, mentorship, and counseling, and support their career and personal growth.
• Maintain strong partner relationships and clear communication boundaries, directing parent and partner questions to the Office Manager or Executive Director during the summer.

Skills

Nonprofit experience

Summer camp facilitation

Staff recruitment

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Baltimore community ties

Driver's license

Job description

Hills to Climb in Baltimore is seeking a Camp Director to oversee summer programs that align with partner organizations' missions. You will design sessions, coordinate activities and transportation, and ensure a safe, engaging experience for youth.

You will recruit and train a diverse seasonal staff, mentor junior colleagues, maintain partnerships, handle inquiries, and report to the Executive Director. Compensation is comparable to similar nonprofits with retirement benefits after six months.