Camp Stella Maris Summer Staff

Adventure Director: Plan and implement Adventure programming utilizing low ropes elements, team building exercises/games, and outdoor adventures. The focus of the Adventure Program is to offer activities that encourage teamwork, personal growth, and outdoor skills while providing a fun and engaging environment for campers. It aims to build confidence and promote collaboration through experiential learning. Oversee program area, including staff management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance.

Arts & Nature Director: Plan and implement Arts & Nature programming that is designed to inspire creativity, artistic talents, and foster appreciation for campers’ natural surroundings via crafts, music, theater, pottery, drawing, painting, STEM, etc. Oversee program area, including staff management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance.

Ballfield Director: Plan and implement fun and engaging Ballfield programming that is designed to foster teamwork, friendly competition, and sportsmanship through traditional sports/games and innovative activities. Supervise and facilitate archery as needed (training to be discussed). Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance.

Camp Operations Director: Collaborate with the management team regarding area programming, place campers into their morning rotations, and oversee daily camp operations. Point of contact for and co-evaluator of Area Directors. Other duties/responsibilities are decided based on the strengths of the staff member and the needs of the camp.

CIT Director: Collaborate with the CIT team to develop and provide high-quality hands-on training for teens with the focus of preparing them for future positions at camp. Observe/evaluate, provide mentorship and assessment to campers/assistants, and assess overall training effectiveness. Coordinate with other management team members for the integration of campers into camp programming. Meet with the Camp Director to discuss the progress of campers.

CIT Assistant Director: Collaborate with the CIT Director to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of preparing CITs for future positions at camp. Assist with CIT observation/evaluation, provide mentorship, and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Will have various counselor duties throughout the week.

Division Director: First-line support for cabin staff and liaison. Oversee 3-5 cabins per week (up to 50 campers), and ensure that counselors have the support they need to be successful. Work closely with the Summer Camp Director and the management team in the implementation of camper behavior management plans. Involves possible mediation with campers, contact with parents/guardians, and possible evaluation of cabin staff.

Head Counselor: Collaborates with the Summer Camp Director to meet staffing needs, including interviewing and hiring before summer. Manages staff personal days and emergency replacements, ensuring appropriate coverage for drills and coordinating with the registrar for camper and staff placements. Acts as the point of contact for the Division Director team, leading daily meetings on camper and staff well-being. Addresses higher-level camper and staff issues, interacting with families as needed. The Head Counselor must be empathetic yet firm, maintain confidentiality, stay organized, and remain composed under stress.

LIT Director: Collaborate with the LIT team to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of developing their leadership skills. Emphasis for the LIT Program is placed on communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Create and implement opportunities for LITs to practice their leadership skills, provide mentorship, and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Provide guidance and act as a mentor to LIT staff.

LIT Assistant Director: Collaborate with the LIT Director to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of developing their leadership skills. Emphasis for the LIT Program is placed on communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Create and implement opportunities for LITs to practice their leadership skills, provide mentorship, and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Will have various counselor duties throughout the week.

Program Director: Oversee the daily camp schedule and all-camp activities, requiring creativity, flexibility, and organization to develop programs that align with the camp theme. This role involves adapting quickly to changing weather or program needs and collaborating closely with the management team to manage large-scale programming and daily operations.

Spiritual Director: Responsible for all aspects of the program area, including, but not limited to, staff management, scheduling, program quality, and physical upkeep. Plan and implement instructional programs that foster spiritual development for campers and staff. Spiritual development may be values-based and self-reflective through stories, hands-on activities, discussions, etc.

Waterfront Director: Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance. The waterfront program area includes swimming, motorized and non-motorized boats, inflatables, gaga, etc. Assess the swimming ability of all campers and staff prior to participation, mentor and train all staff for assigned waterfront duties, and ensure the safety of all campers and staff while they are at the waterfront.

Overnight Cabin Counselor: Assist in supervising and mentoring a cabin of 10-14 campers, providing leadership and guidance during activities, meals, and nighttime. Participate in camp programs while maintaining camper supervision and ensure camper safety throughout their stay. Cabin staff are the frontline magic makers.

Replacement Staff

Live-in kitchen staff: Responsible for preparation, plating, and serving of 2 meals/day, assisting in overall cleaning and upkeep of kitchen and dining hall area. Adhere to all health and sanitation guidelines, including food storage and rotation.

Media Specialist: responsible for capturing the spirit and energy of Camp Stella Maris through high-quality photography and videography. This role produces daily photos, a weekly mid-week highlight video, and weekly recap videos to share with families and support year-round marketing efforts.

Assistant to the Marketing Director: brings Camp to life by creating content for a variety of camp audiences through photos and videos that will be used all year long in both print and online marketing campaigns. In addition, the AMD helps to reinforce Camp’s visual identity and community connection by managing the camp store.