Hiring Trends for Camps & Nonprofits
Why Camp Leadership Searches Depend on Sourcing, Not Job Boards
Camp directors, executive directors, and senior program leaders are not scrolling job boards looking for their next move. That’s why you need to source.
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Hire Camp Leadership
Leadership hiring for camps peaks every fall. Learn why September to December is the best time to recruit camp directors and executive leaders — and how to plan ahead for success.
Why Camps Should Fly Out Leadership Candidates for Final In-Person Interviews
Flying in candidates for final interviews may seem costly, but it’s one of the smartest investments you can make in camp leadership hiring. Here’s why it matters.
The Right Way to Include Housing in Camp Job Offers
Camps often offer housing, but how you position it matters. Learn how to include housing in job offers the right way — legally, fairly, and effectively.
The Myth of the Confidential Search in the Camp Industry
Confidential searches sound safe, but transparency builds trust. Here’s how camps can lead leadership transitions with honesty, dignity, and community trust.
The Hidden Power of Note-Taking Tools when Hiring for Camp
Learn how tools like Otter.ai can help camps improve collaboration, accuracy, and fairness in their recruiting process, while automating your note-taking.
Can You Lead a Camp Without Camp Experience?
There’s room for both camp veterans and newcomers in leadership — but not at the same starting line. Here’s how to build balance in your next camp hire.
The Best AI Recruiting Tools for Camps in 2026
Learn how AI tools like Otter, Calendly, JazzHR, LinkedIn Recruiter Light, and ChatGPT help camps modernize recruiting, save time, and attract stronger talent.
Your Summer Camp Staff Training Guide
Use this guide as your blueprint for planning, delivering, and reinforcing training, from slide decks and schedules to surveys, games, and appreciation ideas.
Nonprofit Executive Director Performance Evaluation Template
Use this template to design an ED performance evaluation you can run with confidence, plus templates you can copy directly into your board materials.
Summer Camp Staff Code of Conduct (Template)
Leverage this template of a typical Summer Camp Staff Code of Conduct so you can launch or improve your existing staff training manuals.
Camp Counselor Interview Questions (with Answer Guide)
These camp counselor interview questions give you practical questions, what to listen for, and a few candidate-facing tips you can share in advance.
How to Recruit Board Members for Your Nonprofit
This summer camp counselor hiring guide explains where to find strong candidates, how to evaluate them, and what to offer so the best people say yes, for both resident and day camps.
How to Hire a Camp Counselor
This summer camp counselor hiring guide explains where to find strong candidates, how to evaluate them, and what to offer so the best people say yes, for both resident and day camps.
The Summer Camp Hiring Playbook
This summer camp hiring playbook brings hiring into focus, from ratios and job descriptions to interview questions and software, so you can build a safe, fun, and reliable team.
The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit HR
Get everything you need to know about hiring employees for your nonprofit so you can move faster, hire better, and stay aligned with your values.
The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Hiring
Get everything you need to know about hiring employees for your nonprofit so you can move faster, hire better, and stay aligned with your values.
How to Hire an Executive Director for a Summer Camp
Get everything you need to know about hiring an executive director for your summer camp, including when, where, and what to look for in highly-qualified candidates.
How to Hire a Camp Leader / Camp Director
Learn how to hire a Camp Director—from when to start, where to post, and what to include in the job description, to what competitive compensation looks like.
How to Hire an Executive Director for a Nonprofit
Whether you’re launching a brand‑new organization or navigating a leadership transition, this guide will show you how to hire an Executive Director for a nonprofit.