Summer Camp Director (Education)

Location: Chicago - Wicker Park, Illinois, United States. Seasonal role with mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and full-time on-site camp operations during June–August.

Compensation: $22–24/hour during preseason and postseason; $1,400/week during the camp season, plus $50/week for each returning year of tenure and additional enrollment-based bonuses.

Company

hirify.global provides out-of-school enrichment programs, summer day camps, expanded learning programs, and curriculum support focused on innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence.

What you will do

• Launch and operate a Camp Galileo location from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Lead daily camp operations and create safe, joyful, inclusive environments for K–8 campers, staff, and families.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Set instructional and program standards, provide feedback and professional development, and manage payroll and performance.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, cross-functional teams, and the Field Program Manager.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working directly with students in an education setting, including out-of-school time, teaching, education administration, camps, or recreation.
• At least 1 year of experience managing or supervising adult staff.
• Experience creating safe, inclusive environments for children and building trust with families.
• Experience setting expectations, giving ongoing feedback, and coaching staff.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions during fast-paced situations, safety issues, and challenging family conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work during preparation and full-time on-site work during the camp season; willingness to attend up to three regional in-person marketing events.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp and meet state requirements, including mandated screenings and Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Nice to have

• Experience with hands-on, project-based learning such as STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Seasonal contract running through the preparation, camp, and wrap-up phases.
• Preseason training and preparation generally require 5–15 hours per week; on-site camp operations may reach 50 hours per week over 5–8 weeks.
• Free camp for children or two giftable weeks including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount and priority nomination for financial assistance.
• Work within a culture emphasizing visionary thinking, courage, collaboration, determination, reflection, ownership, and care.

Hiring process

• Complete all required training before camp begins and satisfy applicable onboarding requirements, which may include a tuberculosis screening.