Three Rivers, Michigan, United States (On-Site) · Posted 30+ days ago
$27k–$35k / yr
Job Function Director
Job Type Full-Time
Min Education BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience None
Salary $27,000.00 - $35,000.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

Responsible to: Board of Directors

Direct reports include: Program Director, Maintenance Director, Kitchen Director, Waterfront Director, Health Director, Store Director, and Executive Assistant

Camp Wakeshma is seeking an Executive Director to lead summer camp operations. This role is seasonal (January to September) with most of the work to manage enrollment, hiring and the summer season. The Camp Wakeshma Executive Director is required to live on property for 10-weeks of summer sessions (early-June to mid-August). Room and board for summer season is included in compensation package.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Camp Wakeshma summer operations (55 staff members & 132 campers)
  • Promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. community and deliver on mission statement
  • Manage the receipt and process of camp registrations, waitlist, and cancelations
  • Manage website, UltraCamp, Square, and other data systems needed for operations
  • Develop and operate fiscal year budget and maintain accurate financial records, ensure prompt vendor payment and manage accurate staff payroll
  • Communicate with parents during summer season as well as off-season
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate camp staff
  • Work with camp executive assistant to manage administrative tasks as applicable: registration, website, bookkeeping, etc.
  • Promote camp via local events, website, email, and printed materials
  • Work with schools to provide scholarships/camperships
  • Maintain relationships with camp vendors to ensure smooth operations and that supplies are purchased and paid for as needed 
  • Arrange for camp inspections and maintain summer camp operating license
  • Execute necessary background checks.
  • Oversee seasonal “opening” and “closing” of camp facilities, and ensure stewardship of all camp equipment, grounds, and buildings
  • Ensure camp is occupied on summer weekends by appropriate personnel
  • Manage off-season projects relating to facilities and grounds with board members and maintenance staff
  • Work to accomplish strategic direction from Board of Directors
  • Report timely & accurate data to Board: licensing requirements, registration, demographics, parent survey on Google Forms, etc. Includes analyze responses, and make/suggest changes based on info/feedback
  • Secure applicable grant and donations
  • Work to promote camp at the local level in St Joe County and surrounding school districts, and ensure a positive relationship with adjacent property Camp Eberhart and Corey Lake Association

For questions email president@campwakeshma.com

Key Requirements

  • Proven Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably within a classroom, summer camp, non-profit, or youth-development environment.
  • Operational & Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing enrollment software, financial software (Square/QuickBooks), and utilizing Google Workspace. Camp management software (specifically UltraCamp) and data analysis via Google Forms preferred.
  • Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of state camp licensing requirements, background check protocols, and ACA standards to ensure a safe, compliant environment.
Job ID: 83035603

About the company

Camp Wakeshma
Nestled among the trees along Corey Lake is Camp Wakeshma, a camp where traditions grow as deep as the roots of its trees and kids of all ages can cultivate an appreciation for nature, develop skills, and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Compared to other camps around West Michigan, Camp Wakeshma is among the most inexpensive. Its grounds are not the most expansive, nor are its facilities the most luxurious. In fact, to give everybody the full summer camp experience Wakeshma has a ‘no phone’ rule to he…
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