Camp Operations Manager – Summer Leadership & Logistics (Master of Operations)
Keep the Magic Running Behind the Scenes!
Location: Northern California (on-site housing provided)
Position Type: Full-time, seasonal (May 18 – August 14)
Compensation: 12,000–15,000 DOE + fresh meals, housing, utilities, training, and additional perks!
Love Organizing Chaos? We Have Just the Job for You!
Are you the person who loves creating systems, solving logistical puzzles, and figuring out how to make everything run just a little (or a lot!) better? Do you enjoy spreadsheets, problem-solving, and finding creative solutions in a fast-paced, people-centered environment?
Join Camp Augusta as our Master of Operations (MOP)!
At Camp Augusta, extraordinary summer experiences don't happen by accident. Behind every unforgettable activity, creative evening program, and magical camp moment is a carefully coordinated network of people, schedules, supplies, and systems.
That's where you come in!
As our Master of Operations, you'll help manage the behind-the-scenes logistics of a residential summer camp serving approximately 100 campers and 70 staff members. From managing resources to troubleshooting unexpected challenges and improving operational systems, you'll play a key role in keeping camp running smoothly.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operations management, logistics, organizational leadership, and process improvement, all while contributing to a vibrant, supportive community dedicated to personal growth and experiential education.
What You'll Gain From This Experience
Real-World Operations Management
- Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of a complex organization with multiple programs, activity areas, and teams.
- Build practical experience managing resources, inventories, schedules, equipment, and operational priorities.
- Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Gain experience balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term organizational goals.
Systems Thinking & Process Improvement
- Apply your organizational and analytical skills to improve workflows and operational efficiency.
- Work extensively with spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and resource-management systems.
- Identify inefficiencies, troubleshoot problems, and help implement practical solutions.
- Learn how effective systems can support a larger mission while making everyone's work easier.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate with camp leadership, program coordinators, and staff across multiple departments.
- Coordinate projects and delegate tasks to ensure that shared goals are accomplished.
- Strengthen your communication, prioritization, time-management, and leadership skills.
- Practice maintaining clarity, flexibility, and a positive attitude when navigating unexpected challenges.
300+ Hours of Experiential Training
Our comprehensive training includes pre-arrival preparation and 3.5 weeks of on-site learning, covering:
- 75+ hours exploring psychology-based philosophies, emotional intelligence, communication, and group dynamics.
- 45+ hours developing skills across our 150+ camp activities.
- 180+ hours of experiential learning through hands-on camp operations and programming.
- Opportunities to practice leadership, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication in real-world situations.
What You'll Do as Master of Operations
As MOP, you'll be the organizational wizard behind the curtain, helping ensure our camp community has the resources, schedules, and support it needs to thrive.
In a typical day, you will:
- Support operational projects: Assign and coordinate maintenance, organizational, and logistical tasks across camp.
- Improve systems and processes: Evaluate existing workflows, troubleshoot challenges, and implement improvements that make camp operations more efficient.
- Support activity programming: Work with program staff to ensure activities have the necessary materials, resources, and operational support.
- Teach camp activities: Lead at least two activity blocks each day, sharing your skills, interests, and creativity with campers.
- Contribute to the magic: Participate in themed Evening Programs, creative games, campfires, skits, and other community experiences that make Camp Augusta unique.
- Collaborate with leadership: Communicate operational needs, identify potential challenges, and contribute to the ongoing development of camp systems.
While much of your work will happen behind the scenes, you'll remain an active part of camp life, balancing administrative responsibilities with direct engagement with campers and staff.
Who We're Looking For
This position is an excellent opportunity for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals interested in business operations, management, logistics, organizational leadership, recreation management, or nonprofit administration.
You might be a great fit if you:
- Love organization, efficiency, and solving complicated logistical puzzles.
- Are detail-oriented while keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
- Enjoy working with spreadsheets, databases, schedules, and organizational tools.
- Can juggle multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively, and adapt when plans change.
- Take initiative and enjoy finding solutions without needing step-by-step instructions.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
- Have strong problem-solving skills and remain grounded under pressure.
- Enjoy working with children and are excited to participate in creative camp programming.
- Value community, personal growth, and supporting others in their work.
- Have the emotional and physical stamina to engage in an immersive residential camp environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2027.
- Must be available for the full summer employment period.
- Ability to commit to approximately 3–5 hours of pre-camp onboarding work per week before arrival, including readings, videos, and other preparation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Google Sheets.
AND at least one of the following:
- At least two-three summers of experience working at a residential summer camp.
- 100+ hours of direct youth mentorship or youth development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in business administration, operations management, logistics, recreation management, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating schedules, resources, projects, or teams.
- Strong spreadsheet skills and experience organizing complex information.
- Familiarity with inventory management, project management, or process improvement.
- Previous experience in leadership, camp programming, or youth development.
- A history of meaningful work with youth and a variety of hobbies, passions, and life experiences you'd be excited to share.
- A GPA of 3.0+ and genuine enthusiasm for learning and professional development.
Why Camp Augusta?
Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in Northern California, offering a unique summer experience focused on creativity, counseling skills, meaningful relationships, and camper choice.
Our camp is a living, breathing community where approximately 100 campers and 70 staff members come together to learn, play, challenge themselves, and grow.
As Master of Operations, you'll get to see how the different pieces of an organization come together, gaining valuable management experience while contributing to something bigger than yourself.
And while you'll certainly spend time in spreadsheets, you'll also have opportunities to teach activities, participate in imaginative games, build friendships, and experience the magic of camp firsthand.
Compensation & Benefits
- Summer Salary: 6,000–12,000, depending on experience.
- Housing, Utilities & Meals: Provided throughout your stay.
- Comprehensive Training: Extensive experiential training in camp operations, leadership, communication, and programming.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen practical management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Additional Opportunities: Pre- and post-season work may be available.
- Community & Connection: Become part of a supportive, growth-oriented community that values creativity, authenticity, and meaningful relationships.
Learn more about our benefits and perks!
Internships?
Yup, we do that!
Interested in earning academic credit for your experience? We may be able to co-design an internship that aligns with your professional development goals and your school's requirements.
The MOP position offers practical experience in operations management, project coordination, organizational leadership, and nonprofit administration.
Note: Internship approval depends on your educational institution's requirements. Students are responsible for confirming eligibility with their schools before accepting a position.
About Our Community
Camp Augusta aims to include and celebrate many facets of human identity, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, and other aspects that make us unique.
We strive to foster an inclusive culture grounded in curiosity, honesty, empathy, and acceptance, where people are valued for both their shared humanity and their unique individuality.
Read our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement.
Ready to Apply?
Are you ready to put your organizational skills to work in a place where your efforts directly contribute to unforgettable experiences?
- Learn more about Camp Augusta and our unique approach to summer camp.
- Complete our Staff Interest Form (approximately 5–10 minutes).
- Someone from our Hiring Team will reach out to discuss the role and next steps.
- Schedule an introductory chat and complete our full application!
Questions? Send us a message on Handshake or email applications@campaugusta.org.
Bring your spreadsheets, your creativity, your problem-solving skills, and your sense of adventure. We'll bring the magic!