Director of Camp ABC;

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Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life-changing summer experiences outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year‑round leadership, career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit www.

Fresh Air.org.

Camp ABC is a residential summer camp for girls ages 9–14, rooted in a supportive, inclusive, and outdoor‑learning community. Operated by The Fresh Air Fund, Camp ABC runs four sessions each summer, serving approximately 150 campers per session with the support of 100 dedicated staff members from around the world.

At Camp ABC, campers explore new skills, embrace challenges, and build confidence and independence through outdoor adventure, creative arts, leadership workshops, and community living. The program fosters personal growth, teamwork, and self‑discovery in a fun, nature‑immersed environment. Campers ages 13–14 participate in the Teen Leadership Program, which provides opportunities for mentorship, responsibility, and continued skill development as they transition into young leaders within the camp community.

The Camp Director, ABC provides inspiring, strategic and operational leadership for Camp ABC while supporting all aspects of the camper registration process. This role combines direct oversight of one of the organization’s residential summer camps (including overall leadership, management, and operations of the camp) with responsibilities related to community outreach, family engagement, camper enrollment, application review and program placement. The Camp Director ensures a safe, engaging, and high‑quality experience for all campers and staff, reflecting The Fresh Air Fund’s mission and commitment to youth development.

This is a full‑time position. From September through May, this role is based in the NYC office and currently requires three days a week in the office with occasional trips to Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY as required. The Fresh Air Fund offices are open and available all week, and all employees are permitted and encouraged to come to the office to work.

The Fund may modify its remote work policy generally or with respect to any position at any time.

From June through August, this position also requires 24/7 on‑site in‑residence leadership at Camp ABC in Fishkill, NY from June through August. The Camp Director, ABC reports to the Senior Director of Camping, with functional and project oversight provided by the Senior Program Director Team.

I. Camp Director Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Evaluation:
  Develop, implement, and assess camp programs using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with youth development practices and organizational goals.
• Staff Recruitment & Onboarding:
  Set hiring goals and lead recruitment, interviews, selection, and onboarding for both domestic and international staff. Report out on and be accountable for Key performance indicators.
• Facilities & Logistics:
  Collaborate with maintenance and facilities teams to prepare camp for summer operations, ensuring safety, functionality, and readiness across all buildings and outdoor spaces.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, including Department of Health standards, American Camp Association (ACA) guidelines, and Fresh Air Fund policies. Assist with the development, review, and documentation of policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Professional Development:
  Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on industry best practices, accreditation standards, and emerging youth development trends.
• Budget & Administration:
  Assist in creating and monitoring the camp budget. Ensure fiscal responsibility through careful management of supply orders, payroll…