Description

Do you know or want to learn how to keep a summer camp running smoothly? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and love making people smile? Do you have a love for creating systems and fixing Excel formulas? Then we want you! We're on the hunt for a Master of Operations to join our team for the summer. As the MOP, you'll be the wizard behind the curtain, making sure all of the camp's operational tasks get done like magic. 

 By the end of August, your resume could read:

Camp Operations Manager - Camp Augusta Summer 2026

As Operations Manager of a summer camp with 100 campers and 75 staff, I was in charge of managing camp resources, programming supplies, vehicles and staff schedules. I kept track of multiple activity areas, assigned maintenance tasks to staff members, and ensured the ongoing development of programming.

About Camp Augusta:

Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in Northern California that offers a truly unique summer camp experience for campers and staff alike. We are focused on counseling skills, creativity, excellent programming, and camper choice - see more about the vision of our camp here.

A Day in the Life of an Operations Manager at Augusta typically includes

• Organizing staff schedules, working with multiple Excel sheets
• Keeping track of camp supply inventories, maintaining activity areas.
• Improving programming and equipment
• Teaching at least two activity blocks per day, and finding joy in the variety and the opportunity to impart knowledge and facilitate fun
• Playing in Evening Programs; bringing enthusiasm to character roles in games, including skits and stations; excitedly participating in campfires with songs, skits, or both

Benefits of working at Camp Augusta: 

300+ Hours of Experiential Training: Pre-arrival preparation and 3.5 weeks of on-site training, including:

• 75+ hours of experiential learning in psychology-based philosophies and approaches
• 45+ hours of learning activities within our 150+ clinic offerings
• 180+ hours of learning camp by doing camp
• Paid & Inclusive: This position offers a summer salary of $6000-$12,000 DOE. Additional opportunities for pre-and post-season work also exist. All work includes freshly-prepared organic food, housing, and many more Perks and Benefits.
   

We aim to include and celebrate many facets of human identity – gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, and other aspects that make us unique. We are working to craft an inclusive culture founded on ideals of curiosity, honesty, empathy, and acceptance – a place where people are seen and acknowledged for their shared humanity as well as their unique individuality. Read our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement here.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: 

• Must be at least 19 years of age by June 1st, 2026
• Must be available during our summer dates: from May 12th to August 8th 2026
• Ability to commit to 3-5 hours of pre-camp onboarding work (paperwork, videos, book clubs, readings, etc.) a week from when you are hired to when you arrive, and maintain open and prompt communication about that work

And MUST have one of the following: 

• At least one summer of experience at a residential summer camp
• Over 100 hours of direct mentorship work with youth

Preferred qualifications:

• A history of ‘meaningful’ work and a variety of experiences with youth
• A plethora of interesting hobbies, passions, and life experiences that you’re excited to share with us
• A GPA of 3.0+ with a true excitement for learning and writing

This is the place for you if you…

• Are detail-oriented while keeping an eye on the big picture
• Love bringing order into chaos
• Have the depth of emotional and physical stamina to joyfully engage with a community of 100 campers and 60 staff members for 9 weeks in the summer
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite
• Love community, and the idea of supporting the growth, interests, and emotional well-being of the other counselors and staff within your village, as well as the camp-wide community, is exciting to you!

Next Steps:

Take 5 minutes to fill out our interest form so someone from our hiring team can reach out to you.