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Executive search

Executive search for camps and nonprofits

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Your camp deserves exceptional leaders — we’ve got the network and know-how to find them

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CampHire’s executive search services are designed exclusively for camps and nonprofits. We partner with executives, nonprofit boards, and camp owners to find transformational leaders who embody the best of what camp has to offer. We go beyond posting jobs and reviewing resumes — we proactively introduce you to qualified candidates who align with your mission and are ready to lead. 


Our team combines firsthand camp experience with professional backgrounds in talent acquisition at Fortune 500 companies. We understand the culture, seasonality, and leadership demands of camp in ways general staffing firms simply don’t. With a network of over 20,000 candidates, we have the reach to engage experienced leaders who understand the business of camp. Every search is an investment in the future of camp — and we won’t stop until we find you the one. 

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We specialize in placing year-round leadership positions, such as:

C-Suite Executives

Executive Directors & Camp Directors

Assistant Directors & Program Leaders

Operations Professionals

Development & Advancement Professionals

HR & Administrative Leaders

Our executive search process

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01   Market analysis

We map the landscape

Before launching your search, we analyze the market — gathering compensation data, hiring trends, and talent availability. With this intelligence, we design a sourcing strategy that gives you a competitive edge. By the end of this stage, we’ll know exactly how to find your next hire, and what it takes to land them.

02   Discovery

We get immersed in your camp culture

Through listening sessions with board members, stakeholders, and hiring committees, we dive deep into your camp’s community and the nuances of each role. These insights shape how we source talent, the profiles we target, and the stories we tell to engage the right candidates. 

03   Active talent search

We find premium candidates

Your ideal candidate isn’t scrolling through job boards, so we go find them. Using strategic sourcing tools, market insights, and our expansive professional network, we identify and pitch to top talent directly. By the end of this stage, we’ll narrow in on a curated slate of exceptional candidates. 

04   Rigorous evaluation

We drive the interview process

Our job is to make sure you only meet the best of the best. We put every candidate through a thorough vetting and interview process, before presenting you with finalists. From there, we design an internal evaluation process tailored to your organization. We’ll manage communication and scheduling with candidates, so you can focus on quality interviews.

05   Closing the deal

We do what it takes to land the best

When you’ve found your person, we become your negotiation partner. We navigate compensation discussions, iron out contract details, and ensure both sides feel great about the partnership ahead. Our job isn’t done until your new leader is signed. 

Years of combined recruiting experience

20+ years

Average time to hire a camp leader

90 days

# of camp professionals in our network

20,000

Average hours we save hiring leaders

100 hours

Recent placements

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Alena Marsh

Staffing Director | Willow Lake Day Camp

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Jiwon Kim

Camp Director | Camp Naru

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Jonno Appel

Program & Retreats Manager | Camp Chi

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Jessica Paquette

Executive Director | West End House Boys

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Ryan Hove

Executive Director | Camp Chippewa

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Sloan Hamilton

Executive Director | Fleur de Lis Camp

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Scott Hicok

VP of Operations | Got Game Sports

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Terence Stilin-Rooney

General Manager | Woodward West

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Why CampHire?

We bring corporate rigor with camp soul. Our team uses proven hiring strategies backed by real data and modern sourcing techniques, while understanding of the culture, seasonality, and leadership demands of camp in ways other recruiting firms simply can’t. We keep a pulse on business trends to ensure every search is grounded in the realities of running a camp. 


The future of camp depends on hiring the right people. We’re with you every step of the way. We’ll keep you informed, share the data behind every insight, and handle the complexities of recruiting so you can focus on what you do best.

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