Summer Camp Program Director - Administration

Program Director – Lead & Innovate Our Dynamic Camp Experience

Location: Northern California (on-site housing provided)
Position Type: Year-Round or Summer
Salary: $8000-$12,000 DOE + food, housing, utilities, training, and perks
 

Are you a systems-driven leader who thrives in a creative, high-energy environment? Do you love managing programs, overseeing logistics, and supporting a team of passionate individuals dedicated to creating an unforgettable camp experience? If so, we’re looking for a Program Director to join our leadership team at Camp Augusta, one of the most unique and transformative summer camps in California.

As Program Director, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the camp’s culture and success by overseeing 150+ clinic activities, optimizing our camp processes, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for both staff and campers. You’ll collaborate with camp leadership to develop and refine programming, lead staff training, and bring innovative ideas to life. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness of our summer and off-season programs, making this role critical to the long-term success of Camp Augusta.

This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys a blend of administrative responsibility and hands-on program management, with a focus on systems, process improvement, and community-building. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a mentor at heart, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Manage and improve 150+ clinic activities that make up the core of our camp program, ensuring all activities run smoothly and align with Camp Augusta’s mission and values.
• Logistics Management: Coordinate scheduling, supply organization, and logistical operations to ensure seamless execution of camp programming.
• Staff Leadership: Oversee staff training, mentoring, and support throughout the camp season. Help foster a positive and collaborative environment where staff feel empowered to excel in their roles.
• Big-Picture Program Development: Use feedback from campers, staff, and past seasons to implement creative innovations and drive continuous improvement in our programming. Collaborate with camp leadership to evaluate and refine activities, processes, and the overall camper experience.
• Off-Season Role: If you are interested in a year-round position, you’ll play a key role in hiring and training new staff, refining programs based on past experiences, and working on camper registration and planning for the upcoming season.
• Community Building: As a leader, you’ll be an integral part of creating a supportive, fun, and growth-oriented camp culture for both staff and campers, helping everyone thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: At least one summer of experience at a residential summer camp, or 100+ hours of direct mentorship work with youth. You should have a proven track record of leading and innovating in camp environments.
• Skills: A love for systems, processes, and logistics. You are detail-oriented, yet able to keep an eye on the big picture, constantly improving operations and camp activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite is required.
• Passion: A strong commitment to creating meaningful experiences for youth and staff, with a passion for program development and staff support.
• Leadership: An ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, mentoring both staff and campers with empathy, energy, and professionalism.
• Personal Qualities: Emotional and physical stamina to engage with a vibrant camp community of 100+ campers and 60+ staff for 9 weeks of summer camp.
• Education & Background: A background in youth-focused work, camp management, recreation, or a related field is a plus. A GPA of 3.0+ and a desire to learn and grow are also helpful.

About Camp Augusta:

Located in the stunning northern California wilderness, Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential camp known for its transformative and intentional camp experience. We prioritize creative programming, emotional growth, and counseling skills, offering campers a unique environment where they can thrive and build lifelong memories. Our staff enjoys an environment rooted in supportive leadership and continuous personal development.

Working at Camp Augusta offers an opportunity to be part of a close-knit, passionate team, while gaining invaluable experience in programming, staff management, and non-profit leadership.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $8,000 - $12,000 (depending on experience)
• Housing, Utilities & Meals: Provided during your stay at camp
• Additional Perks: A supportive, collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real impact on the lives of campers and staff.
• Year-Round Option: This role can transition into a year-round position, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth and contributions to camp programming, staff management, and operations.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years old by June 1st, 2026.
• Must be available during our summer dates: May 12th – August 8th, 2026.
• Ability to commit to 3-5 hours of pre-camp onboarding (paperwork, videos, readings, etc.) per week prior to arrival.
• Required: One of the following:
  • At least one summer of experience at a residential camp.
  • 100+ hours of direct mentorship or youth development work.
  • A major or background in a related field (e.g., youth development, counseling, recreation, etc.).
• Preferred: A history of meaningful work with youth, a variety of interesting hobbies, and a desire to contribute creatively to camp life.

Internships?

Yup, we do that. We can co-design your internship based on the skills and development you seek, and the specific requirements of your school!

Note: Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

If you have internship requirements, we can almost definitely meet them!
 

About Camp Augusta:

Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in northern California that offers a truly unique summer camp experience for campers and staff alike. We are focused on counseling skills, creativity, excellent programming, and camper choice - see more about the vision of our camp here.

We aim to include and celebrate many facets of human identity – gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, and other aspects that make us unique. We are working to craft an inclusive culture founded on ideals of curiosity, honesty, empathy, and acceptance – a place where people are seen and acknowledged for their shared humanity as well as their unique individuality. Read our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging (DEIB) Statement here.

 

Do you have any questions?

Send us a message on Handshake, and we'll get back to you by the end of the next day! You can also send any questions you have to applications@campaugusta.org.

Feeling ready to apply?

1. Take 5 minutes to fill out our interest form. 

2. Someone from our hiring team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

3. Schedule an Intro Chat with us, and complete a full application!