Job Posting:
Nature Camp Site Director
Seasonal | Spring Pre-Season & Summer | Potential Year-Round Continuation
Roland Park or Catonsville, MD
Lure of the Wild is a fully outdoor, child-led nature camp where children build resilience, confidence, and judgment through autonomy, exploration, and real experience in the natural world. Our staff lead through calm presence, sound judgment, and thoughtful response rather than constant direction.
We are seeking a Site Director to lead one camp location in Catonsville or Roland Park, and steward its safety, culture, and team development.
Role Overview
The Site Director provides day-to-day leadership of a camp site, working closely with the Camp Director, staff, families, and land partners to ensure a safe, stable, and philosophy-aligned season.
Schedule
Spring pre-season: 10–15 hours/week (late Feb–May)
Camp season: ~50 hours/week (June–early Sept)
Key Responsibilities
Model calm, judgment-based leadership in dynamic outdoor environments
Recruit, mentor, and support staff aligned with child-led philosophy
Lead parent communication and site partnerships
Oversee site operations, budget, supplies, and documentation
Implement health and safety procedures in accordance with Maryland regulations
Support staff development and maintain a strong team culture
Qualifications
Minimum three seasons supervising children with safety responsibility
Strong comfort working outdoors in variable conditions
Experience mentoring or supervising adults
Alignment with free play and emergent learning philosophy
Reliable transportation and interest in returning across seasons
Compensation
Starting rate $24–$27+/hour, overtime eligible
$500 annual continuing education stipend
Opportunities for off-season work and returning staff incentives
Apply
Email resume and cover letter to Office@LureoftheWild.com with subject line “Site Director Application.”
In your letter, please briefly describe:
Outdoor leadership experience
Approach to child-led play
Experience mentoring adults