Forsyth Summer Discovery Camp Co-Director for Communications & Administration

Forsyth Summer Discovery
Camp Co-Director for Communications & Administration

Forsyth School is a coeducational independent school serving students from Age 2 through Grade 6 in St. Louis. Our distinctive neighborhood campus of six historic homes has been thoughtfully transformed into dynamic classrooms and learning spaces. These warm learning environments support a joyful and diverse community committed to academic challenge, kindness, compassion, and curiosity.

At Forsyth, our mission is to foster a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. Our Honor Code is embedded in the fabric of our institution, reminding us of our commitment to make Forsyth a special place.

Forsyth Summer Discovery is an extension of our school experience available to Forsyth and non-Forsyth students. Forsyth Summer Discovery provides a balance of structure and age-appropriate freedom, offering children age 3 through Grade 7 a largely “unplugged” experience with a neighborhood feel. 8 one-week sessions with different themes allow campers to become artists, engineers, filmmakers, cyclists, performers, scientists, photographers, explorers, and more!

Summer Discovery is a place to play, try, make, be, and do – on the high ropes or obstacle course, in the science lab, on the stage, in the garden, or on the field.

The Summer Camp Co-Director for Communications & Administration is responsible for the planning, administration, and day-to-day operations of the school’s summer camp program. Working collaboratively with the Camp Co-Director for Programming & Operations and other school departments, this position helps develop and implement a high-quality summer program for children and families.

The Camp Co-Director for Communications & Administration serves as a primary point of contact for camp families and staff and plays a key role in registration, staffing, scheduling, purchasing, communication, and the successful operation of camp throughout the summer.

This position requires an organized, proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with children, families, and staff and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

• Assist with the development and coordination of the annual summer camp program.
• Work with the Co-Director, camp leads, and school personnel to develop a diverse range of camp offerings for different ages and interests.
• Establish appropriate enrollment caps and waitlists based on program needs, staffing, and safety considerations.
• Develop and monitor the summer camp budget in collaboration with the Business Office.
• Maintain organized records of camp income, expenses, registrations, and other program information.

• Build and maintain the annual Camp Brain registration site, including camp descriptions, pricing, grade levels, schedules, and policies.
• Coordinate registration launches and enrollment periods.
• Monitor enrollment and work with the Marketing team to promote camps as needed.
• Process registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds.
• Monitor payment plans and follow up with families regarding outstanding or declined payments.
• Respond promptly and professionally to camp-related emails and questions.
• Communicate regularly with families before and throughout the summer, including weekly camp information and reminders.

• Lead the recruitment and rehiring of camp counselors and leads.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure all staff are appropriately hired and onboarded prior to the start of camp.
• Create and maintain counselor schedules.
• Coordinate mandatory staff meetings and pre-camp…