Job: Camp Director (Kanuga, North Carolina)
The Camp Kanuga Program Director reports to the Camp Director, and is Camp Kanuga’s residential programs second principal leader. The Program Director works in concert with the Camp Director setting short- and long-term goals, overseeing the management and operations of the residential summer camp program, and diligently works to improve programmatic offerings under their supervision. During summer months, the Program Director will directly supervise Camp Kanuga’s Team Leaders (Art, Waterfront, Adventure, Crew, and Nature/Expeditions) while providing leadership and direction for the entire summer staff team. During the off-season, the Program Director works to promote the mission and vision of all Kanuga Conferences youth programming while maintaining staff recruitment, marketing, and camper/parent communication goals and outcomes. Camp Kanuga is a program of Kanuga Conferences where all staff members work for the benefit of each other and all programmatic goals.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Mentor and train support staff/leadership/counselors/crew.
Prepare summer leadership to lead their respective teams and staff effectively throughout the summer.
Supervise daily operations throughout the summer to ensure all processes and protocols are being followed according to guidelines and expectations. -
Plan and organize leadership retreats for staff development prior to summer camp season.
Provide opportunities for spiritual development of staff.
Manage schedules and activities for main camp summer programs and coordinate alongside other program directors.
Recruit seasonal/summer staff by setting up campus and church visits, and assisting with maintenance of online application and program information.
Recruit campers through church, home and school visits.
Maintain ACA standards and keep required records of all processes and protocol of daily operations.
Work with vendors (as needed) to supplement Camp Kanuga programming.
Plan, organize, and staff retreats as needed throughout the retreat season.
Develop new programming and enhance existing programming as Camp Kanuga continues to grow.
Serve as an ambassador for all Camp Kanuga programs, as well as Kanuga as a whole.
Represent Kanuga professionally and effectively both on and off camp property.
Work with all program directors to create the Camp Kanuga experience and bring continuity to all programs.
Establish and maintain job descriptions and staff manual for respective summer staff members.
Oversee inventory, supply needs, and necessary orders.
Communicate food needs to Charleston Hospitality and programming needs to other Kanuga entities in a timely manner.
Assist with marketing and development.
All other duties as assigned by Camp Kanuga Director, Kanuga President, or Kanuga Vice Presidents.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in:
Camp management & operations
Adventure/outdoor programming
Faith formation
Parent relations
Public relations
Teaching young people
Demonstrated ability to:
Work effectively with different age/skill levels
Plan and organize complex tasks, prioritize, multitask, delegate
Communicate effectively in writing, in person and non-verbal (mask on)
Give/receive feedback, stimulate continual improvement
Influence others in positive way
Compile data analysis
Maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated understanding of:
Camp administration
Health & safety
Child development and formation
Marketing and sales
Camp software, on-line registration
Basic understanding & appreciation for the theology of the Episcopal Church
Environmental stewardship
Outdoor and adventure education
Education and Experience: College degree preferred or at least 2-years of nonprofit youth programming experience including responsibility for program development, recruitment, implementation and management.
This job includes on-site housing.
