Overview

We are a highly functioning and unique non-profit camp that boasts 19 years of full campers and an extensive waitlist – many citing our excellent staff community and unparalleled programming as the primary reasons that draw them in and keep them here… to Augusta. To our 90-acre beautifully forested home of 72 staff, 10 horses, 12 epic high ropes activities, 15 wondrously immersive all-camp programs, 20 camper-created activities every single day, 27 unique arts sub-domains including 10 intensive arts (blacksmithing, jewelry, stained glass, etc.), 60+ industry-unique ‘story-experiences,’ and a 10 person kitchen team that freshly prepares organic and nutritious meals… led by passionate programmatic individuals to keep things on course. That’s you – a Program Director – passionate and experienced in the world of residential summer camping and ready to bring your unique ideas, personality, and love from elsewhere to our ethos-driven community.

If you are seeking the opportunity to put in – joyfully – more than you thought you could and get out – humbly – more than you knew you wanted, let’s dance.

Salary: Year-round at $45.000 – $55.000 DOE with extensive benefits, or Seasonal at $8-12k

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Camp Staff, Development, Teaching/Education

Qualifications:

Availability for duration of summer season: May 13th - August 11th, 2024

At least 2 seasons of camp management experience (of departments and/or people) or 2 seasons of camp experience and a specialty in a specific domain (counseling lead, horses, arts, program, ropes, etc.), and who can commit to 2 full summers with us. Year-round work on our 8-person year-round team is available and desired for the right candidate.

About Camp Augusta

Welcome to the uniquely wonderful world of Camp Augusta! Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Augusta is a 90-acre, non-profit, residential summer camp that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for campers and staff alike. From zipline canopy tours to dinner dressed as pirates and jewelry-smithing to horseback rides through enchanted forests, the days at Camp Augusta are always full of imagination, laughter, wish, wonder, and of course, surprise.

Check out our 150+ clinics (https://campaugusta.org/summer/activities/), unparalleled special programs, and unique ethos to get a taste of what makes Augusta such a unique place. https://campaugusta.org/summer/cad/

Application Instructions

Think you have what it takes to lead and learn with us this summer? Start by filling out our Interest Form (http://campaugusta.org/staff/staff-app/staff-interest-form/) or sending us an email at [email protected]. You can also read more about us and our open positions on our website (www.campaugusta.org/staff/positions). We can’t wait to meet you!