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Program Director – Seasonal Summer Camp Position
Camp Potlatch

START DATE: 

ASAP

REPORTS TO:

Camp Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities

POSITION ENDS AUGUST 22, 2026

ABOUT CAMP POTLATCH

Located on 133 acres along the picturesque shores of Howe Sound, Camp Potlatch is a rustic wilderness site that provides a natural gateway into the rugged landscape of British Columbia’s South Coast. Sandy beaches and unspoiled hiking territory create an idyllic environment to work, explore and play! Even though it is less than an hour from Vancouver, the camp is truly isolated in pristine wilderness and is only accessible by boat. Wildlife sightings include – but are not limited to – whales, seals, porpoises, bears, and bald eagles! Adventure starts here!

Camp Potlatch staff work to provide campers (children and youth ages 7-16) a fun, safe camping experience with a variety of programs including canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, etc., as well as a 24-hour out-trip, either by land or by sea, where campers can sleep under the stars and help prepare their own meals.

At Camp Potlatch, we believe that every kid is amazing and capable of incredible things. We recognize that it’s the relationships fostered between our campers and staff team which empower children to be their best person.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Program Director is responsible for infusing the fun into all aspects of Camp Potlatch’s overnight summer programs. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, creative, enthusiastic, and able to see the big picture. Overseeing the Area Heads, the Program Director ensures campers experience age appropriate and engaging activities that provide opportunities for campers to grow and develop certain skills. The Program Director has experience in facilitating all programs Camp Potlatch offers: arts-based programming, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, team-building activities, archery, hiking, fire building, and shelter building.

The Program Director is expected to be present and highly visible around camp. This person will occasionally run programs throughout the day and provide daily feedback to both Area Heads and Cabin Leaders assigned to work in each area. Other duties include providing quality programs during the boat ride to and from camp, creating meal skits and evening programs in collaboration with the Area Heads, as well as running meals and campfires. Must be willing to dress up and take part in all camp-wide programming.

Job Duties

Requirements

Notes

WORKING AT CAMP POTLATCH

  • A summer living and working on the ocean!
  • Meals and accommodation provided
  • Transportation (pick up and drop off from downtown Vancouver)
  • Every other weekend off (flexibility with schedule required)
  • Paid training
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential short-term counselling, online resources and information including support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Up to 2 paid sick days following 30 days of employment.
  • Paid birthday off (June through August).
  • Potential to apply and work in other positions and programs at BGC after summer

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

 

Thanks in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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BGC recognizes the value and importance of building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment and commits to intentional efforts to reflect that (along with our values) in all that we do. BGC has always been committed to diversity, and we believe that articulating our commitment to it in this way will support the ongoing evolution of this in our work going forward.

For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we demonstrate that commitment through:

  • Recruitment, employment, development, and promotion practices that are barrier free
  • Encouraging representatives of diverse identities (race, national or ethnic origin, language, spiritual beliefs, age, gender, sexual identity, marital status, family structure, political beliefs, mental or physical ability, or socioeconomic status) to apply for available positions, participate in programs, and/or engage with BGC
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