Summer Camp Director

Full-Time Temporary/Seasonal: 8-week summer program + part-time spring planning

Allens Lane Art Center seeks an experienced and collaborative Camp Director to lead our arts-based summer camp program. This role provides full leadership of camp operations, including staff supervision, program implementation, camper safety, and family communication. The position begins part-time in spring for hiring and planning and transitions to full-time during the 8-week summer camp season. This is an ideal role for a strong youth-program leader who thrives in creative environments and is passionate about arts education and community engagement.

Program Director

• Lead all aspects of the summer camp program
• Supervise Assistant Director, counselors, teaching artists, and support staff
• Ensure safe, high-quality programming across age groups
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-camper ratios

• Schedule returning camp staff, hire and onboard camp staff
• Develop and lead staff training
• Coordinate logistics and program planning with leadership

• Oversee health, safety, and emergency procedures
• Manage escalated camper concerns and incident documentation
• Foster an inclusive, creative, and emotionally safe environment

• Serve as primary contact for camp families
• Host virtual parent orientation
• Communicate proactively about updates and concerns

• Oversee camp showcases and end-of-session celebrations
• Track attendance and incident reports
• Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements

• Significant experience in youth programs, camps, or education
• Demonstrated staff supervision experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex situations calmly and effectively
• Commitment to inclusion and community-based arts education

• Prior Camp Director or Assistant Director experience
• Background in visual arts, theater, or arts education
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Active, hands-on role supervising children indoors and outdoors. Flexible schedule required during pre-camp and camp season.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

To be considered for this role applicants must complete both of the following steps:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the closing date.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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