Camp Manager & Operations Administrator
$69,000–$71,000 year
On-siteAnchorage, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary point of contact for camper families, managing registration systems, account inquiries, and program communications while maintaining accurate camper records and compliance documentation. Coordinate seasonal staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding workflows, and training logistics, ensuring all personnel complete required background checks and certifications before camp sessions begin. Support the Camp Director with operational systems, financial tracking, budget reporting, and facility management, including vehicle maintenance and supply inventory. Gather feedback from youth and families to drive program quality improvements and assist with grant reporting and fundraising activities. Work year-round in Anchorage, with peak summer season requiring extended hours, weekend availability, and occasional travel to multiple camp locations.
Required Qualifications
- Related experience in camp management, recreation, youth programming, human services, education, nonprofit administration, program operations, or a similar field
- Previous experience hiring, onboarding, scheduling, or coordinating staff
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to complete certification within six months
- Current, valid driver's license and ability to drive camp vehicles, including 15-passenger vans and trailers, or willingness to complete training within six months
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Evening and weekend work
- Peak season may require longer workdays and timely responses to calls, emails, and operational needs outside regular camp hours
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in camp, youth programming, recreation, education, or program operations
- Previous experience as a camp instructor or youth program staff member
- Experience using camp registration or camper database systems, such as CampBrain or UltraCamp
- Experience using staff databases like BambooHr
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