Camp Director

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37500 Full-time Regular Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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About This Position
Are you passionate about connecting youth with nature and creating staff community at a residential camp? Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp is seeking a strong, compassionate leader to be the full-time Camp Director. This role will hire and manage camp staff, and develop and deliver inclusive, hands‑on environmental education programs including overnight summer camp for ages 9‑17, offsite teen trips, family camp, and weekend rentals at Wildwood in Rindge, NH.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, professional, people‑oriented leader with significant experience hiring and managing staff and supervising programs at a residential camp, as well as experience in environmental education and program administration. You’ll help build a welcoming, joyful community where children, staff, families, and community members feel they belong in nature!

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting impact on young people by leading a summer camp that foster confidence, independence, and lifelong connections to nature
• Recruit and inspire a diverse, passionate staff team
  to create transformative camp experiences for young people and families
• During the summer, live and work in a beautiful natural setting at Wildwood Camp surrounded by forests, wetlands, trails, and waterfront areas
• Be part of a connected, curious team of Mass Audubon camp directors and educators, sharing ideas and resources to support education initiatives across the organization

Location:Wildwood Camp, Rindge, NH
Schedule: Full-time, year-round (40 hours/week)

During the summer

• Be responsible for all aspects of camp preparation, seasonal camp staff training, camper and staff physical and emotional safety, customer service, program planning, and program implementation for an overnight residential camp, including 7 weeks of overnight camp for ages 9‑17, 4 weeks of family camp, and spring and fall weekend rentals.
• Design, facilitate, and delegate responsibilities for a pre-season staff training that builds a cohesive, supportive, and mission‑driven camp community.
• Prepare staff to deliver safe, age‑appropriate outdoor and environmental education experiences through hands‑on learning and positive youth development practices.
• Train staff to foster an environment where campers and staff feel a sense of belonging, and uphold camp safety standards for risk management, camper supervision, behavior management, emergency response, and site operations.
• Partner with other Mass Audubon camp directors to host and facilitate Field School, a two‑day camp training located at Wildwood for seasonal staff from multiple camp locations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for camp families and caregivers, maintaining regular communication, addressing questions and concerns, and navigating conflicts…