Assistant Program Director

Compensation: $18/hour

About Great Camp Sagamore

Great Camp Sagamore is a unique organization that combines the preservation of an Adirondack "Great Camp" with educational programming and guest accommodations. Visitors come for historic tours, residential programs and family events. Staff and guests stay in our iconic buildings, eat in the historic dining hall, provide hospitality, and lead programs that connect people to history and nature.

Great Camp Sagamore is an authentic 1897 National Historic Landmark in the heart of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. It is in Raquette Lake, NY within 100,000 acres of forest preserve to explore and enjoy.

Working at Great Camp Sagamore

Great Camp Sagamore employs seven year-round staff members and an additional 18-20 during the season (May – October). We have a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, to work closely together in a positive manner, and to foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable community for all staff and visitors.

Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating, supporting and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and to be active within decision making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where staff are empowered to bring their authentic selves to every aspect of their work. Great Camp Sagamore does not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, wages, benefits, training, and professional development.

In exchange for room and board, staff members are all assigned a weekly task in another area of camp to help maintain a high-quality guest and staff experience. These tasks typically take 2 hours to complete.

Position Overview

Great Camp Sagamore seeks an individual who is passionate about the Adirondack Mountains and environmental education for the position of Assistant Program Director. The Assistant Program Director aids the Program Director in implementing the educational programming that is at the heart of the institution’s mission. Programs at Sagamore are developed both by the institution and partnering organizations and include themes such as nature, outdoor skills, regional history, music, art, and a variety of other disciplines.

The Assistant Program Director assists with the execution of residential adult and intergenerational programming; they also lead guided hikes, campfires, canoe paddles, and stream explorations alongside other program staff. The Assistant Program Director oversees the implementation and management of programs when the Program Director is not at camp, which will include supervising interns and seasonal environmental education staff.  Additional tasks may include performing trail work, contracting instructors, developing interpretive programming, writing itineraries, giving presentations, communications with registered guests, and assisting with the organizations social media communications. 

Great Camp Sagamore is a community and all employees help to facilitate with the operations of camp. In addition to one’s job specific duties, up to four hours per week may be assigned to another department as needed. Other departments include the office, kitchen, housekeeping and facilities.

The Assistant Program Director is a seasonal position based at Sagamore from May through October, with housing and food provided. Weekend and evening availability is imperative. The Assistant Program Director’s regular work schedule runs Thursday – Monday during our operating season.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred in outdoor/environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, geology or other relevant coursework. Excellent communication, writing, and in person & virtual presentation skills. Strong computer and online skills: MS Office (Word / Excel/Powerpoint), Google Drive, internet savvy, social media skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail

Driver’s license required

Physical requirements: This position requires the ability to hike several miles at a time while carrying hiking gear. 

Benefits: All meals and housing during the season are provided by Great Camp Sagamore, and staff have full use of the camp’s amenities, including the Boat House and the open-air bowling alley. Staff members’ friends and family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.

How to apply:

Send a resume, cover letter and three references to:

Andrew Gillcrist, Program Director, agillcrist@greatcampsagamore.org