Summer Assistant Camp Director

Summer Assistant Director, Camp Michigania, 2025

Basic Function & Responsibility:

Provides support for the full time camp administrative team during the summer season, including staff supervision, camper satisfaction, camp program leadership, resource management, administrative/logistical responsibilities, and emergency/crisis response. Helps create and maintain an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for campers and staff.

Overview:

• May 19-August 23, 2025 in person at (flexible start/end dates for the right candidate)
• Pay range $12,000.00-15,000.00 for the summer season dependent on experience and availability (including room and board on site and opportunity for immediate family participation in camp programs)
• Opportunity for fully remote hourly work beginning as early as February ($18-19/hour, 10-20 hours/week), assisting with staff on boarding and camp preparations

Day to Day Functions May 12 - August 23:

• Works ~6 days/week, ~8 hour shifts in rotation with other camp administrative team members
• Willingness to work most evenings and weekends through the summer
• Serve on-call at times during summer camp programs for staff and participant concerns, issues, emergencies and crisis mitigation/management

Potential Roles/Responsibilities (dependent on candidate hired and leadership team make up):

• Administrative/Logistics
• Provide support for seasonal staff hiring and on-boarding processes in collaboration with Associate Director & Alumni Association HR Team
• Oversee and manage some staff processes (i.e. staff guests, time off requests, work shifts, etc.) as delegated by Associate Director
• Oversee other logistics related to staff life & work environment (i.e. staff schedules, shirt orders, staff board, mid summer staff on boarding, etc.) as delegated by Associate Director
• Camp Programs
• Assist with the oversight of general operations of Camp Michigania
• Support and collaborate with area leadership team members (support with program schedules, programs, staff management, ordering supplies, etc.) as delegated by Associate Director
• Provide leadership and support for various special events and special programs for campers
• Staff Community
• Assist with design and implementation of staff training & staff meetings in collaboration with Associate Director
• Provide leadership for various staff community initiatives (events, committees, etc.) in collaboration with Associate Director & Staff Mental Health Coordinator
• In collaboration with Associate Director, provide opportunities for personal and professional growth for seasonal staff through coaching, proactive communication, feedback, recognition, and ongoing learning

Desired Skills:

• Background in restorative practices and/or willingness to learn
• Interest and ability to help Camp Michigania continue our culture, inclusion, and belonging work
• Experience supervising young adults
• Experience working with families & children
• Skilled at conflict resolution and mediation
• Strong project management and independent work skills
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative problem solver

Process:

• Apply by sending resume & letter of interest to Kelley Stearns, Associate Director, at by February 24, 2025.
• Interviews will take place virtually with the camp team.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $12,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Boyne City, MI 49712 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boyne City, MI 49712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19