Camping Director (William B. Snyder)
Position Overview
The Camping Director provides high-caliber, timely, and dependable service to all members of the National Capital Area Council and facilitates safe, developmental, and brand-consistent programs of Scouting America. The Camping Director leads full-time and seasonal staff to execute accredited summer and year-round camping programs; this includes but is not limited to program planning and execution, staffing and human resources, food services, community relations, facilities, communications, emergency preparedness, business and retail management, and health services. Camping directors serve as the staff advisors to critical Council-level committees, supporting year-round program delivery, camping, training, and volunteer development.
The Camping Director leads all areas of the camping team, including training, onboarding, continuing education, workflow, calendar, budget management, and goal completion (on time or ahead of schedule, superior quality of execution).
Responsibilities
- General Inquiry and Questions about Camping
- Camp Business Acquisition and Registration (Achieve Camper Goal and Net Revenue)
- Camper Retention and Renewal
- Compliance (Local, State, Scouting America)
- Seasonal Staff Hiring and Management
- Facilities Readiness and Overall Property Safety
- Event Closeouts and Reconciliations
- Records Management (First Aid Logs, NCAP authorization, etc.)
- Logistics, Procurement, Retail Operations
- New Program Development and Implementation
- Volunteer Development (Committees to support program operations, program development)
- Communications and marketing of seasonal and year-round camp opportunities
- Training and education of adult leaders (webinar series, in-person, at unit meetings, etc.)
- BlackPug Event Management
- Maintenance Endowment (Planning and Implementing Project)
- Customer Satisfaction Surveying (Microsoft Forms, or equivalent)
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- A project management certificate (PMP or equivalent) is preferred, or the ability to acquire the credential.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a camping or outdoor education environment. Previous leadership experience and Scouting experience preferred.
- Ability to lead staff in completing a multitude of priorities amid competing deadlines and benchmarks.
- Leadership ability to drive positive interactions with volunteers, change management, and quality control/
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in all Microsoft platforms and event management software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Working Conditions
- Typically 40-45 hrs per week, at the MSSC, assigned camp, or other office location
- Evening and weekend work
Benefits
All councils are equal opportunity employers and offer a competitive salary, based on the council’s geographic location. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses, including phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and holiday observances.
Salary or Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000
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Refer to this link for BSA career information: https://www.scouting.org/careers/working-with-us
How to Apply: Please send your resumes to Michelle.windsor@scouting.org
Use Google Chrome or Firefox when applying. Please keep your manager and SE informed of your resume submission and interest in this position.
Refer to this link for BSA career information: https://www.scouting.org/careers/working-with-us
