About Eagle Island

Eagle Island is a magical place — a historic Adirondack island camp that has been inspiring girls and young women for nearly a century. Our campers build confidence, community, and independence through classic camp adventures: sailing, hiking, swimming, singing, and exploring the natural world. We’re joyful, hands-on, and loud in the best way — a community built on belonging, friendship, and trying new things.

We’re a nonprofit camp serving girls+ during overnight sessions and all genders during our one week of day camp.

What You’ll Do

As the Camper Wellbeing Director, you’ll help create a camp environment where every camper feels safe, included, and free to be herself. You’ll work closely with counselors, specialists, and leadership staff to support campers’ emotional and social well-being, ensuring each child has a positive, growth-oriented camp experience.

This is a new and essential role on our leadership team — one that will help set the tone for staff culture, camper support, and our shared commitment to inclusion.

Your work may include:

Checking in daily with counselors to identify campers who may need extra encouragement or individualized attention.
Reviewing Camper Health Forms prior the camper’s session at Eagle Island
Supporting campers during activities, transitions, or quiet moments when emotions or social dynamics need care.
Coaching staff on practical strategies for managing group dynamics, building camper confidence, addressing homesickness, and fostering inclusion.
Collaborating with leadership to ensure programming aligns with Eagle Island’s mission, values, and commitment to equity.
Partnering with the Camp Director and Health Center team when additional support or communication with families is needed.
Modeling calm, empathy, and good humor — helping campers and staff stay grounded, connected, and capable.

Who You Are

You bring warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and sound judgment.
You’ve worked with children in group settings (camp, school, or otherwise) and understand that each child’s social-emotional needs are unique — and that focusing on inclusion benefits the whole community.
You’re collaborative and communicative — someone others turn to for perspective and support.
You stay steady under pressure and make clear, compassionate decisions.
You believe deeply in the power of camp to change lives.
You’re comfortable spending the summer in a cabin, platform tent, or rustic building — and see that as part of the adventure.

The Details

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced training in youth development, counseling, social work, or related fields preferred but not required.
Dates: Staff training begins mid-June; camp runs late June through August. (Exact 2026 dates to be confirmed.)
Schedule: Live on-site all summer; one day off each week.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to move easily around the camp’s uneven terrain.
Environment: Expect sun, rain, heat, laughter, and long, joy-filled days surrounded by nature and community.

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