Purpose: To direct and coordinate all activities related to the planning, administration, and evaluation of Camp No Worries- a one-week children's cancer camp serving children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings and bereaved siblings, that takes place June 20th through 27th, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities: (full position description available upon request):
- Attend scheduled Board meetings throughout the year
- Create/update policies and procedures that affect the operation of Camp No Worries and its campers.
Pre-Camp Planning:
- Host camp planning meetings from January through June.
- provide final approval on all schedules and activities taking place during the week of camp with input from the Program Director.
- Assist with the pre-camp orientation of new volunteers (in early June) and mandatory all-volunteer training (prior to campers’ arrival).
- Communicate with Camper Recruiter on a regular basis in the months leading up to the summer session to become familiar with numbers of campers and the paperwork they may be missing.
- Contact families of new campers to make sure they are comfortable with application process and to answer any last minute questions about the Camp No Worries and camp week.
- Work with Meal Team on all dietary offerings for the week of camp
- Coordinate with Camp Ranger needs for all facility needs related to camp set-up and maintenance throughout the week.
- Coordinate with leadership team (Camper Recruiter, Asst. Director and Volunteer Director) for campers’ cabin assignments and counselor placement within cabins.
During Camp:
- Uphold policies and procedures that affect the operation of Camp No Worries and its campers.
- Assure the safety of each camper/counselor while participating in activity areas.
- Maintain a professional, friendly and helpful attitude during all times while on-site at camp.
- Hold daily and or nightly meetings with Camp No Worries leadership staff to evaluate how the week is going and assess any changes that need to be made
- Communicate with CNW Medical staff throughout each day regarding campers’ medical and other needs
- Communicate in coordination with Camper Recruiter to parent/ guardian/medical facility when camper needs to leave camp for medical/behavioral reasons.
Post-Camp Follow-up:
- Coordinate a post-camp wrap-up meeting to evaluate the week and opportunities for improvement
- Attend post-camp Advisory Board wrap-up meeting after camp is complete
The ideal candidate:
- Has worked or volunteered with children facing unique health or personal situations for 3-5 years.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and experience resolving interpersonal issues that may arise.
- Experience working in a leadership role with an organization.
- This volunteer position requires the candidate to maintain a professional attitude while on-site at camp or while attending any camp sponsored event.
- It is a requirement to be on-site at camp from Saturday training until after camper/families exit the following Saturday (sleep over at camp for the full week).
- The chosen Director will undergo a Criminal Background check and must adhere to the CNW Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policies and HIPAA Privacy Laws.
Term: 3-4 years preferred. This position is a year-round volunteer camp position. Camp No Worries takes place during the last week of June each year. 2026 dates are Saturday, June 20-27th.
Training/shadowing of current, experienced Camp Director will be made available.