Director of Operations

Facilities Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Facilities Staff, Head Chef, Camp Nurse, Head Counselor, 3rd Party Vendors

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $50k-$60k DOE, + housing for the right candidate

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is the operational backbone of Perry-Mansfield. This single role integrates year-round operations management, camp administration, and facilities oversight to ensure the campus, programs, and seasonal activities run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Camp Director (Seasonal + Prep Year-Round)

Leadership & Administration

• Serve as the official Camp Director for all Perry-Mansfield summer programs.
• Plan and execute all camp logistics, systems, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and manage CampDoc (or equivalent) including health records, forms, incident documentation, and parent communications.
• Lead seasonal staff training, onboarding, and compliance meetings.
• Maintain all childcare licensing, state regulations, youth safety protocols, and ACA-aligned best practices.

Camper & Family Communication

• Oversee registration workflows, communication timelines, and parent support.
• Respond to parent inquiries, concerns, and camper needs in real time during camp.

Seasonal Staff Management

• Recruit, hire, schedule, train, and supervise camp nurses, head chef & kitchen staff, camp counselors, and third-party vendors.
• Lead daily meetings during camp and ensure strong morale and clear communication.

Program Support

• Work closely with department heads (Dance, Theater, Equestrian, Tech, Circus) to ensure they have operational support, schedules, resources, and safe functioning spaces.

Facilities Maintenance

• Oversee all campus buildings, grounds, utilities, water systems, and infrastructure.
• Complete or coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and seasonal transitions (opening/closing buildings).
• Maintain safety protocols, emergency plans, and regulatory compliance for all 74 acres.
• Track and manage equipment, tools, vehicles, and supplies.

Vendor Procurement & Oversight

• Schedule and supervise all service providers, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, grounds, inspections, waste management, and snow removal.
• Maintain relationships with contractors and ensure timely, cost-effective work.
• Vendor on-boarding and contracting, in compliance with the PM Procurement Policy.

Facilities Planning

• Build a long-term maintenance and capital improvement plan with the ED.
• Maintain logs, maintenance records, and a clear priority list.

HR & Compliance

• Support onboarding for year-round and seasonal staff.
• Maintain background checks, fingerprinting, incident reports, and safety documentation.
• Ensure all organizational policies and procedures remain updated and followed.

Risk Management & Safety

• Maintain emergency protocols, safety procedures, and training for staff and campers.
• Conduct regular campus safety inspections and address hazards proactively.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with state, health, fire, and youth protection standards.
• Document and report incidents, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in camp management, facilities management, operations, or related roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage seasonal high-volume workloads.
• High competency in project management, logistics, and systems building.
• Solid understanding of maintenance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in environments with youth programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to facilities work.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and comfortable multitasking.
• Deep commitment to the mission of Perry-Mansfield.

The Ideal Candidate

A detail oriented, systems focused, team player who thrives on problem solving, cares deeply about youth education and can efficiently manage a historic arts campus through all four seasons.

Contact to apply

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