Camp Director

The Eagle’s Nest Camp Director (Director) is responsible for all aspects of the Eagle’s Nest Camp program including implementation of a unique educational experience emphasizing the natural world, community life, natural history, the arts, music, and outdoor/environmental leadership, all rooted in a firm belief in the value of experiential education in intimate relationship with the natural world. The Director also oversees the hiring of all seasonal and full time staff, the recruitment of campers and Hante participants, marketing the program, and camper/participant instruction and care during the camp session. The Director reports directly to the Eagle’s Nest Foundation Executive Director and serves on the Foundation Executive and Administrative Councils to help ensure cohesive programming across the Foundation.

Eagle’s Nest Foundation is the umbrella 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which oversees Eagle’s Nest Camp (Camp), Hante Adventures, and The Outdoor Academy (OA). Our shared programs provide the opportunity for a child to grow and develop with us from the age of 6 to 18. All programs share the campus at 43 Hart Road necessitating close collaboration among the directors of the programs and the Foundation’s administrative departments (Camp, OA, Finance and Development). We value the strength that collaboration brings to our Foundation. The directors meet annually to set strategic goals for the upcoming year and then at least monthly to review shared progress, to brainstorm and to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities:  Program Direction & Guidelines; Camper/Participant Recruitment; Finances & Tuition; Camp Administration; Risk Management; Staff Recruitment & Hiring; Staff Professional Development & Evaluation; Transcultural Responsiveness; Fundraising; Long Range Planning Alumni Relations; Professional Contacts; Camp Accreditation; Marketing & Enrollment Materials; Camper Interactions; Parantal Contact; Financial Aid; Physical Plan Management; Teaching.

Current Strategic Initiatives:

The Director will play a significant role in advancing the following strategic priorities:

1. Promote a camp community that educates the whole child in becoming their best self, is safe and welcoming to a wide diversity of young people and staff, and supports the ENF mission.
2. Maintain full enrollment and support for Camp within the community and alumni body.
3. Provide staff with an environment for stimulating teaching, professional development and personal reward.
4. Pursue financial aid funding to sustain economic diversity of campers and participants.
5. Collaborate with Eagle’s Nest Foundation Executive Council and Trustees to set strategy and direction for the growth of Camp and Hante Adventures and to meet the priorities and goals set for Camp by the Foundation.

   Employees directly responsible to the Eagle’s Nest Camp Director

   Currently the following positions report to the Director for camp related functions:

    

   1. Assistant Camp Director
   2. Camp Program Manager - Outdoor Programs
   3. In-Camp Program and Staff Manager
   4. Camp Registrar and ENF Data Administrator (in conjunction with Executive Director)
   5. Camp and Hante Adventures Seasonal Leadership and Staff
   6. Whole Foods Program Manager (in conjunction with OA Director)