CAMP ROYALL DIRECTOR

Camp Royall Director 

Location: Camp Royall | Moncure/Pittsboro, North Carolina 

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications 

Schedule: Full-time, year-round leadership position. Programming schedule: 

• Mid-May through Mid-August: 9 weeks of full summer camp 

• Mid-August through Mid-May: intermittent programming that is roughly an average of 6 days per month 

Lead one of the nation’s most established camps for individuals with autism. 

The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is seeking an experienced, organized, and mission-driven leader to serve as Camp Royall Director. Located on 133 wooded acres near Pittsboro, North Carolina, Camp Royall provides year-round recreational programming for children and adults with autism, including summer overnight and day camps, weekend retreats, adult programs, and family events. 

Reporting to the Recreation and Camp Services Director, the Camp Royall Director provides leadership for all aspects of camp operations, including program quality, camper experience and safety, staff leadership, financial performance, facilities, family engagement, and year-round operations. 

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who can embrace the heart and energy of camp while bringing strong operational leadership, organization, accountability, and vision to the program. 

What You’ll Lead 

As Camp Royall Director, you’ll provide overall leadership for a complex, year-round camp operation, including: 

• Programs & Camper Experience: Oversee summer and year-round programming, ensuring experiences are organized, engaging, safe, and responsive to the needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan. 

• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop year-round and seasonal staff while building a culture of clear expectations, accountability, collaboration, and strong camper support. 

• Safety & Family Engagement: Maintain a safe, inclusive, person-centered environment and build trusted relationships with campers, families, and caregivers while providing leadership through behavioral, medical, safety, and other complex situations. 

• Financial & Administrative Operations: Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million, including revenue and expenses, staffing decisions, purchasing, registration, documentation, and other administrative systems. 

• Facilities & Risk Management: Help oversee the operational needs of Camp Royall’s 133-acre property, partnering with property staff and organizational leadership on maintenance, facility improvements, emergency preparedness, and risk management. 

• Recruitment, Partnerships & Growth: Support camper enrollment and the recruitment of seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers while collaborating with ASNC teams, donors, and community partners to strengthen Camp Royall’s reach and long-term success. 

Who We’re Looking For 

Camp Royall needs a leader who can see both the big picture and the details. The right person will bring strong operational leadership while embracing the energy, relationships, and mission that make camp special. 

You may be a strong fit if you: 

• Lead with a balance of support, accountability, and clear expectations. 

• Are highly organized and able to manage competing priorities with strong follow-through. 

• Communicate confidently and build strong relationships with staff, families, organizational leadership, and community partners. 

• Remain calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused when unexpected challenges arise. 

• Understand that exceptional programs require both a strong mission and strong systems behind them. 

Qualifications 

Strong candidates will have the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university  

• At least two years of supervisory or management experience in a residential camp, recreation, human services, or similar program setting,  

• At least four years of supervised experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities 

Experience leading a residential camp, summer camp, recreation program, or similarly complex operation is strongly preferred. 

Compensation, Benefits & Housing 

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on relevant experience and qualifications. 

Optional on-site housing may be available and can be discussed as part of the overall compensation package. Base salary will be adjusted for candidates who elect to utilize employer-provided housing. 

ASNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Paid vacation, sick leave, wellness days, and holidays 

• 401(k) with employer matching after eligibility requirements are met 

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options 

• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance 

• Professional development and growth opportunities 

• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel 

Why Camp Royall? 

Camp Royall has spent decades creating a place where individuals with autism are welcomed, understood, challenged, supported, and celebrated. 

Our campers experience the things that make camp special- swimming, boating, hiking, arts and crafts, games, friendships, and plenty of fun- with individualized support that allows them to participate successfully. 

Leading Camp Royall means building on what makes this community special while continuing to strengthen the team, programs, systems, and operations that will support its success for years to come. 

If you are an experienced leader who can combine compassion with accountability, big-picture thinking with attention to detail, and the spirit of camp with strong operational leadership, we want to hear from you.