Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director
Mahopac, NYFull-time$55–57K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director leads resident camp operations and develops year-round Girl Scout programs. The role oversees camper experience, staff, safety, budgets, facilities, and logistics, while designing outdoor experiences, leadership activities, and events. It also builds relationships with volunteers and community partners and supports inclusive youth programming. The posting requires at least three years of professional camp experience; resident-camp experience and a related bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience are preferred.
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Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director
Council: Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson
Job Location: NY - Mahopac
Salary Range: $55,000 - $57,000 (Annually)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Job #: 8577
Post Date: 10/29/2026
Job Summary
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Summer Camp Leadership
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Direct the day to day operations of a resident camp, including camper experience, staff management, schedules, and daily programming.
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Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal camp staff.
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Oversee camper safety, risk management, emergency procedures, and staff accountability.
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Ensure camp operations meet applicable ACA standards, New York State Department of Health requirements, and organizational policies.
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Manage camp budgets, supplies, facilities coordination, and operational logistics.
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Communicate effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizational leadership.
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Year Round Program Development
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Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging Girl Scout programs, outdoor experiences, leadership activities, and special events.
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Develop program plans, schedules, budgets, and implementation strategies.
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Build relationships with volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
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Support the council's mission through innovative, inclusive, and high quality youth programming
Job Qualifications
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At least three years of professional experience working in a camp setting, with direct involvement in camp operations, camper programming, or seasonal camp leadership.
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Experience supervising, training, or leading seasonal staff.
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Demonstrated understanding of camp operations, camper supervision, safety practices, and the unique demands of seasonal camp environments.
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Strong organizational, communication, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills.
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A genuine commitment to youth development, outdoor education, and creating inclusive camp experiences.
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Valid driver's license and ability to travel to program and camp locations as needed.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in resident camp or overnight camp operations.
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Previous experience as a camp director, assistant camp director, program director, unit leader, or comparable camp leadership role.
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Bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor education, youth development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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Familiarity with ACA accreditation standards and New York State children's camp regulations.
Special Instructions
For more information, please contact the council directly.
How to Apply
Please forward Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected]
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.
2 Great Oak LanePleasantville, NY 10570
Fax #: 914-747-0154 Web Site: http://www.girlscoutshh.org
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