Interim Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors, through the Board Chair
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Dates of Employment: January 2027 - approximately June/July 2027, based on the Executive Director’s return from leave.
Location: AYF Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts — In Person

Position Overview

AYF Camp Haiastan is seeking an Interim Executive Director to provide leadership and organizational continuity during the Executive Director’s temporary leave of absence. The Interim Executive Director will serve as Camp Haiastan’s senior staff leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the organization remains on track for a successful 2027 summer season.

The position will work within established Camp Haiastan policies, the Board-approved budget, staffing plans, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is an organized, dependable, and collaborative leader with strong communication, management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and supervise year-round staff.
• Lead seasonal staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and preseason preparation within established parameters.
• Work closely with the Summer Director and seasonal leadership to ensure staffing, training, programming, and summer-readiness needs are completed.
• Oversee camper registration, enrollment, campership administration, recruitment, and family communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable licensing, health, safety, staffing, and Camp Haiastan requirements.
• Coordinate preparation for required state and local inspections.
• Maintain routine financial and administrative operations within the Board-approved budget.
• Oversee routine facilities needs and preseason property readiness.
• Maintain existing donor stewardship, gift acknowledgements, grant requirements, and community relationships.
• Represent Camp Haiastan within the Armenian community and maintain timely communication with families, staff, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to Board leadership and escalate significant matters requiring Board approval.
• Support an organized transition upon the Executive Director’s return.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional leadership and management experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing organizational operations.
• Experience with a camp, nonprofit, youth-serving, educational, or community organization preferred.
• Familiarity with AYF Camp Haiastan, Armenian culture and community, and the Armenian Youth Federation is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Must complete required background checks and pre-employment documentation.

Compensation & Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person, salaried exempt position based at AYF Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts. Some evening and weekend availability may be required. 

Annualized salary range of $79,000 - $87,000, prorated for the temporary appointment. Benefits include paid time off and phone reimbursement.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV to Shant Saroukhanian, Interim Executive Director Search Coordinator, at shant@techrg.com.

AYF Camp Haiastan is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and campers.

Revised November 2026

Interim Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors, through the Board Chair
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Dates of Employment: January 2027 - approximately June/July 2027, based on the Executive Director’s return from leave. 

Position Overview:

The Interim Executive Director is responsible for maintaining the effective year-round operation of AYF Camp Haiastan during the Executive Director’s temporary leave of absence. Serving as Camp Haiastan’s senior staff member during the interim period, the Interim Executive Director will provide organizational continuity, supervise staff, maintain established operations, and advance Board-approved priorities and preparations for the upcoming summer season.

The Interim Executive Director will work within existing Camp Haiastan policies, the Board-approved budget, established staffing plans, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a dependable and collaborative leader who can manage multiple areas of responsibility, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and recognize when significant matters require consultation with or approval from the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Administration

• Serve as Camp Haiastan’s senior staff leader during the Executive Director’s temporary leave.
• Maintain continuity of day-to-day operations and established organizational priorities.
• Supervise year-round staff and provide appropriate direction, support, and accountability.
• Provide regular operational updates to the Board of Directors and designated Board liaison.
• Manage routine vendors, rentals, correspondence, contracts, and administrative matters within delegated authority.
• Maintain accurate records of significant decisions, commitments, personnel matters, financial matters, donor interactions, and pending issues.
• Ensure an organized transition of responsibilities back to the Executive Director upon return.

Staff Recruitment & Summer Preparation

• Implement the established seasonal recruitment and staffing plan for the upcoming camp season.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard seasonal employees within approved staffing structures, job descriptions, compensation ranges, and budget parameters, subject to Board-approved hiring authority.
• Work closely with the Summer Director and seasonal leadership on staffing, training, certifications, and preseason preparation.
• Monitor staffing needs and communicate significant vacancies or concerns to the Board.
• Coordinate completion of required background checks, certifications, health documentation, and employment records.
• Maintain established personnel policies and refer significant year-round staffing, disciplinary, or compensation matters to the Board as required.

Camper Enrollment, Program & Family Relations

• Oversee camper registration, enrollment, waitlists, campership administration, and related family communications.
• Continue established camper recruitment and community outreach efforts.
• Monitor registration trends, capacity, and areas of concern and provide updates to the Board.
• Respond to parent, camper, and prospective-family questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with the Summer Director and seasonal leadership to ensure summer preparation remains aligned with Camp Haiastan’s mission, traditions, policies, and established plans.

Safety, Compliance & Camp Readiness

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and Camp Haiastan policies.
• Coordinate preparation for Massachusetts Department of Public Health, local Board of Health, and other required inspections or licensing requirements.
• Ensure health, safety, emergency, staffing, and incident-response procedures remain current and appropriately implemented.
• Ensure required staff background checks, certifications, personnel documentation, and staffing requirements are completed.
• Promptly communicate significant safety, legal, regulatory, or personnel concerns to Board leadership.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Maintain routine financial operations within the Board-approved budget.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, deposits, reconciliations, and routine financial administration.
• Work with the Treasurer, Finance Committee, accountant/bookkeeper, financial institutions, and Board leadership as appropriate.
• Review routine expenditures within delegated authority and refer expenses or commitments exceeding established limits for approval.
• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate internal controls.
• Oversee organizational databases, registration systems, files, accounts, and other administrative systems.

Fundraising, Donor & Community Relations

• Maintain existing fundraising and donor stewardship activities during the interim period.
• Ensure donations are properly recorded, acknowledged, and administered in accordance with donor intent and Camp Haiastan policies.
• Maintain appropriate communication with donors, alumni, foundations, sponsors, AYF chapters, Armenian community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate significant donor matters with designated Board or development leadership.
• Assist with established grant reporting or submission deadlines as necessary.
• Represent Camp Haiastan at meetings, events, and community functions as appropriate.
• Refer new fundraising initiatives, significant donor agreements, gift restrictions, or sensitive community matters to the Board.

Facilities & Property

• Oversee routine maintenance, security, and operation of Camp Haiastan’s buildings, equipment, vehicles, grounds, and property.
• Supervise facilities staff and coordinate approved contractors and vendors.
• Monitor preseason facility preparation to ensure the property is ready for inspections and summer operations.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs within approved budget and authority.
• Capital projects, including the Dining Hall/Kitchen project, will remain under the direction of the Board of Directors and/or Infrastructure Committee.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional leadership and management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff, operations, programs, or organizational administration.
• Experience with a camp, youth-serving organization, nonprofit, educational institution, or community organization strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AYF Camp Haiastan, Armenian culture and community, and the mission of the Armenian Youth Federation strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive responsibilities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, families, Board members, donors, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize when matters require escalation or Board approval.
• Proficiency with common office, database, registration, financial, and communications technology.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment documentation.

Work Environment:

• Full-time, in-person position based at AYF Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts.
• Some evening and weekend availability may be required for meetings, events, recruitment, or preseason activities.
• Work includes office-based responsibilities as well as activity throughout Camp Haiastan’s buildings and property.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a salaried, exempt position. Annualized salary range of $79,000 - $87,000, prorated for the temporary appointment. Benefits include paid time off and phone reimbursement. The Board of Directors will set final compensation based on the length of the appointment, scope of responsibility, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AYF Camp Haiastan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and campers.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV to Shant Saroukhanian, Interim Executive Director Search Coordinator, at shant@techrg.com. 

Revised November 2026