The Louis August Jonas Foundation

Camp Director, Camp Rising Sun

The Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF), which operates Camp Rising Sun (CRS) and The Ethical Leadership Experience (TELE), seeks a strategic, relationship-oriented, and mission-driven Camp Director to lead Camp Rising Sun. Founded in 1930, CRS welcomes participants on a full scholarship from more than 30 countries to its campus in the Town of Clinton, New York, for leadership development, cross-cultural exchange, community living, and service.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Camp Director is the operational and programmatic leader of CRS and a key year-round member of the Program Team. This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $72,000–$88,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.

Key highlights of the role:

• Lead two four-week sessions each summer for approximately 120–130 campers

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the seasonal staff team, including the CRS Leadership Team

• Oversee participant safety, health, and wellbeing, including the Health and Kitchen Teams and Department of Health compliance

• Lead second-year camper selection and all post-acceptance camper onboarding

• Manage the CRS budget and partner with the Director of Programs on curriculum and evaluation

• Partner with the Director of Programs on future year-round programming that extends Camp Rising Sun beyond the summer

• Reside on campus during the summer (housing provided); work from home, the LAJF office, or a hybrid arrangement in the off-season

Strong preference will be given to candidates living within reasonable driving distance of the Town of Clinton, New York and New York City.

Read the full job description here. 

How to Apply

Please email the following to business@lajf.org with the subject line “Camp Director Application – [Your Name]”:

1. Resume or CV

2. Statement of Interest (1–2 pages) responding to all four prompts below. Please send attachments as PDF or Word files.

Statement of Interest Prompts

1. Describe a time you led a residential or overnight youth program, or a significant part of one. What were your goals, how did you structure the community, and how did you handle conflict between participants? Share one example of what success looked like.

2. Share an example of how you recruited, trained, and supervised seasonal staff. How did you build a team aligned with program values, and how did you respond when a staff challenge arose?

3. Describe how you have approached health, safety, and youth protection in a program you led. What is one difficult situation you faced, and how did you respond?

4. Discuss your experience in international or cross-cultural communities, and why the mission of Camp Rising Sun resonates with you.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Monday, November 16, 2026. Due to the volume of inquiries, we may not be able to reply to all applicants unless you are being contacted for next steps.