Camp Executive Director Job Description

Executive Director (full time, year-round)

{Camp Name} | {Location} | Year-Round

Background

{Camp Name}

{About us}

Position Overview

The Executive Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the nonprofit organization, inclusive of camp. Reporting to the organization's corporate officers, this role will help craft the future visioning for camp and will work closely with the Board of Trustees (“Board”) to build strategic plans that ensure long-term financial stability. As only the fourth individual to hold this coveted position in the last 75 years, this person will be a steward of {Camp}’s cherished generational traditions and will have a meaningful impact on the organization’s evolution and future growth.

This is an executive-level position that requires a proven track record of people leadership and a deep knowledge of both the nonprofit and camp industries. The primary focus areas of this role are Camper Recruitment, Marketing, Business Operations, Sponsorship Program Development, and Fundraising. In addition, this position will manage a tenured seasonal Camp Director who oversees all camp operations and programming during the summer. With this structure, the Executive Director will work to ensure a successful summer under the direction of the Camp Director and will oversee many of the year-round planning activities, to ensure smooth camp operations and robust revenue generation.

This is a full-time, year-round position that is based remotely in the {Location} area throughout the year, with at least 50% of the summer spent at camp. Compensation is {Compensation} plus benefits.

What You’ll Do

Camper Recruitment & Marketing

• Achieve 100% camper enrollment consisting of a mix of fully paid campers and fully sponsored campers. Oversee marketing efforts and family outreach initiatives to engage prospective families and extend camp’s target recruitment pools throughout {Location} and nationwide.

• Create a multi-faceted marketing strategy to expand {Camp Name}’s brand recognition, recruit new campers, and attract new donors. Oversee brand development activities including website design, social media, alumni engagement, local events, donor outreach, and the creation of sponsorship pitch materials and impact reports.

Fundraising & Development

• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners to grow the camper sponsorship program. Identify new corporate sponsors (particularly those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion), to subsidize the cost of campers that require financial sponsorship (currently ~50% of campers). 

• Develop and execute fundraising plans to strengthen relationships with existing donors and engage new donors within {Camp Name}’s alumni network. Oversee the writing, submittal, and follow-up of grant applications. 

• Establish sponsorship evaluation criteria for determining whether campers qualify for tuition sponsorship at differing levels. Create a consistent and bias-free process for evaluating applications and maintaining appropriate records.

Nonprofit Business Operations

• Identify innovative strategies to unlock new revenue opportunities and strengthen the long-term financial health of the organization.

• Partner with the Board to develop strategic plans which include annual budgeting, capital planning, and visioning for programs and site upgrades.

• Drive financial results in accordance with the annual budget of {of #}and revenue targets. Demonstrate operational discipline to rigorously manage the P&L. Report financial results to the Board on a routine basis.

• Manage core business functions, including financial record keeping, HR, payroll, vendor management, office operations, insurance, camp store, and camper funds. 

• Oversee the systematic approach to database management for campers, alumni, and donors.

• Serve on Board of Directors committees and act as a liaison between the Board and employees to communicate the messaging and priorities of the organization.

Camp Operations

• Partner with the Camp Director to recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise a diverse team of staff members, including camp counselors, program coordinators, and administrative staff.

• Meticulously manage compliance requirements of federal, state, local and ACA agencies to ensure constant good standing. Oversees annual audit process. 

• Oversee the maintenance staff and physical premises of camp. Work with the Board’s Facilities Committee and maintenance staff to manage capital projects and maintenance upkeep of the property. 

• Collaborate with the Camp Director on summer programming and operating schedules to ensure the organization remains competitive and attractive while balancing the organization’s rich history of tradition.

• Be the face of {Camp Name}, representing its rich history and esteemed reputation to campers, parents, alumni, Board members, and communities across New England and beyond.

Who You Are

You believe in the power of camp. You understand the inner-workings of camp. You know firsthand the value and impact camp provides. You have a passion for strengthening culture and building inclusive communities.
You're a proven leader. You can identify potential and develop talent. You power the performance of others through influence and inspiration. You are dynamic and entrepreneurial.You are guided by values. Your actions are deeply rooted in your personal principles. You believe in doing things the right way with accountability, humility, and integrity. Partnership, collaboration, and creativity are at the heart of your work.
You take ownership. You are accountable for personal and team results. You take initiative without being asked. You get your hands dirty when needed. You lead by example.

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of year-round leadership experience in a nonprofit organization or camp setting required. Residential camping experience preferred.

• Proficiency in common office software platforms required.

• Experience with business operations & administration required.

• Experience with marketing and social media required.

• Proven track record in fundraising / nonprofit development preferred.

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and food service operations preferred.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

{Camp Name} celebrates diversity in all of its forms, and is committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience. We emphasize mutual respect and equal opportunity for all.