Summer Camp Site Director (Manhattan, Ages 3-12)

About NORY

Join NORY, the premier STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, where we shape future changemakers. Welcoming over 4,000 campers annually across 10+ locations, our camps offer a magical camp experience akin to the Disney World of STEM education. Discover more about our mission and vibrant camp atmosphere:

• Instagram: bit.ly/noryi

• LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink

• Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1

We’re Seeking a Visionary Summer Camp Site Director

Are you ready to lead a campsite to success? We're in search of a passionate Site Director who can inspire and support our educators, ensuring they have the happiest and most rewarding experience at our summer camp. In this role, you will show love and care to our campers, deliver the highest level of customer support to parents, and guide our staff to reach their full potential.

Why This Role Rocks:

• Professional Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership abilities and build a strong track record for your resume. This role is intentionally designed to prepare you for high-level educational leadership positions.

• Training in Diverse STEM Topics: Develop your skills in a variety of STEM areas, including robotics, coding, and woodworking. No prior STEM experience? No worries-we offer comprehensive training that transfers seamlessly to your future educational career.

• Lasting Professional Relationships: Join a supportive, excellence-driven community of over 400 dedicated NORY educators.

• Pathway to Year-Round Opportunities: Access a development pipeline that supports sustainable professional growth, helping you forge a lasting and impactful career.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and Train Counselors: Mentor and develop our teaching staff, ensuring they grasp the purpose behind each activity and properly implement protocols to create a fun, safe camp environment.

• Nurture Campers and Families: Build strong, supportive relationships with NORY campers and their families to enhance the overall camp experience.

• Operations Management: Efficiently oversee and manage all physical aspects of camp operations, including materials, facilities, and daily schedules.

• Administrative Oversight: Maintain accurate, up-to-date administrative records for all aspects of the camp to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance.

• Step-In Teaching: Enthusiastically lead camp activities or classes to maintain a high-quality experience for campers when coverage is needed.

Qualifications

• Team Management: Proven experience managing and coaching a team of 4+ teachers while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.

• Family Engagement: A proven track record of building strong, professional relationships with families in a camp or educational setting.

• Teaching Background: 5+ years of experience teaching children ages 3-12 in any subject or discipline (experience with a STEM-focused curriculum is preferred).

• Growth Mindset: A distinct willingness to learn, adapt, and quickly adopt new technologies and operational skills.

Live Our Vision: Our 'Ways of Being'

We look for site leaders who don't just match a skill set, but who deeply resonate with our core culture. At NORY, our daily decisions are guided by our 'Ways of Being':

• Purpose-Driven: We are intentional in our actions, always leading with "why" to cultivate intrinsic motivation.

• Unifiers: We foster a loving, collaborative team culture rooted in genuine empathy and compassion.

• Solution-Oriented: We challenge ourselves to figure out how to make something work before questioning if it is possible.

• Data-Informed: Our strategic choices and assessments are grounded in logic and empirical data.

• Growth-Minded: We actively seek out feedback and embrace diverse perspectives to continually evolve.

• Root-Cause Solvers: We reject superficial fixes, choosing instead to analyze and solve problems with sustainable, scalable solutions.

These values are the DNA of our organization. Explore our full 'Ways of Being' ethos at www.nory.co/value.

Compensation and Benefits

• Schedule: June 14 - September 8, 2027 | Monday - Friday, starting at 7:30 AM.

• Note: Daily duration depends on campsite size. Smaller sites dismiss at 4:30 PM, while larger sites dismiss at 5:30 PM (with increased weekly compensation factored in).

• Weekly Rate: $1,298-$2,022/week

  • Starting base pay is $1,298/week, with the potential to earn up to $2,022/week inclusive of a $122 weekly performance bonus. The higher range is based on 8+ years of experience, performance score, and campsite size of 130+ kids.

• Perks & Benefits:

  • Daily lunch provided (based on availability)

  • 401(k) plan eligibility available to eligible employees.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter detailing your passion for this position and your specific approach to leading a successful, joyful site to Liza@nory.co. If you have a unique reason for wanting to join our leadership team, please highlight it in your cover letter.

Year-Round Opportunities

Beyond summer camp, NORY offers vibrant opportunities to stay involved year-round! Connect with our community through holiday camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NORY, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.