Camp Director, Camp Airy

Position Overview
Reporting to the Co-Executive Directors of Camps Airy & Louise, the Director of Camp Airy is the year-round leader and visionary responsible for advancing the Camp’s mission and operational success.

The Director's primary responsibilities are camper recruitment and retention, hiring and developing a strong staff, overseeing programming and the full camp operation, and fostering a values-based culture. In addition, this role coordinates with Camp Louise on shared policies and partners on fundraising by building relationships across the Airy & Louise community. The Director of Camp Airy is expected to live at camp during the summer and to be an active and visible part of the camp community throughout the year.

Compensation is $100,000 to $120,000 plus benefits and summer housing at camp.

Team Structure
The Director of Camp Airy oversees a year-round Assistant Director and a seasonal staff of roughly 300 each summer. Reporting to the Co-Executive Directors of Camps Airy & Louise, the Director of Camp Airy also partners closely with the Camp Louise leadership and a central team of year-round staff spanning operations, finance, development, marketing, and camper care. The team gathers in person in Baltimore each month for planning sessions.

Responsibilities
Camper Recruitment and Retention
Lead recruitment and retention for new and returning families, building the relationships and word of mouth that drive enrollment.
Lead camp tours, attend fairs, and represent Camp Airy at recruitment events and conferences across the region throughout the year.
Build deep, lasting relationships with families and deliver a consistently high level of care and service.

Staffing and Community Leadership
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise seasonal and year-round staff with a focus on excellence, mentorship, and inclusion.
Design and lead engaging pre-camp and in-season staff training.
Build a staff culture rooted in accountability, belonging, and Jewish values, and serve as a present, trusted leader for campers, staff, and families.

Camp Operations and Risk Management
Oversee the full camp operation, including facilities and maintenance, the dining hall and food service, transportation, and logistics.
Lead health, safety, and risk management in partnership with the camp's medical and security teams, and maintain compliance with state, local, and American Camp Association standards.
Care for a historic property, partnering with the year-round team on facility needs as they arise.

Program Development
Guide and oversee experienced program leadership, keeping the camper experience creative, engaging, and fresh.
Ensure Jewish values are woven into camp life in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
Evaluate programs through camper and staff feedback and continued innovation.

Partnership and Fundraising
Partner with the Co-Executive Directors and coordinate with Camp Louise on shared policies and direction.
Be a visible, engaged presence at alumni and community events.
Support fundraising as a partner, building relationships and making introductions in support of the Awesome Fund and the broader Airy & Louise community.

Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a leadership role at a camp, youth program, or educational setting.
Demonstrated track record building relationships, leading teams, and communicating clearly with staff and families.
Strong operational judgment across staffing, programming, safety, and the day-to-day of running a large camp.
Genuine appreciation for Jewish tradition and values, and comfort leading in a pluralistic Jewish community.
Ability to live onsite at Camp Airy each summer and to be based within the camp's Mid-Atlantic recruitment region, with monthly travel to Baltimore.
Ability to travel regionally for recruitment events and camp conferences, and flexibility to work irregular hours during the season.
Familiarity with camp management systems preferred.