Resident Camp Director

About the role

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is looking for a hands-on leader who can develop and deliver Girl Scout programs throughout the year — from outdoor adventures and leadership activities to special events — and take the lead in operating our resident camp during the summer, overseeing staff, daily programming, camper safety, and the details that make camp run well.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver engaging Girl Scout programs, outdoor experiences, leadership activities, and special events.
• Plan program schedules, budgets, supplies, and logistics to ensure programs are well organized and successfully delivered.
• Lead the daily operations of a resident camp during the summer, including camper experience, staff supervision, schedules, and programming.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal camp staff.
• Oversee camper safety, risk management, emergency procedures, and staff accountability.
• Ensure camp operations meet applicable ACA standards, New York State Department of Health requirements, and organizational policies.
• Manage camp budgets, supplies, facilities coordination, and operational logistics.
• Work with families, volunteers, community partners, and colleagues to support successful programs and camp operations.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience in a camp setting, including hands-on involvement in camp operations, program delivery, or seasonal staff leadership.
• Experience supervising, training, or leading staff, with the ability to provide direction, address challenges, and make sound decisions.
• Understanding of camper supervision, safety practices, risk management, and the demands of seasonal camp operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to youth development, outdoor experiences, and inclusive programming.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to camp and program locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in resident or overnight camp operations.
• Previous experience as a camp director, assistant camp director, program director, or in a comparable camp leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor education, youth development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with ACA accreditation standards and New York State children's camp regulations.

Pay

• Annual salary: $55,000–$57,000.
• Housing: A one-bedroom house is available at a substantially reduced rental rate for nine months of the year.
• Summer housing: Rent is waived during the three-month summer camp season; onsite living is required during this period.
• Utilities included, except internet and telephone.

Benefits

• Help create meaningful experiences that build girls' confidence, leadership, and connection to the outdoors.
• Opportunity to shape programs throughout the year while taking the lead in a major seasonal camp operation.