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Expectations vs. Reality: The Camp Director Job Market

Join Travis Allison, Chris Hudson, Dan Weir, and Esther Eisenhard for another fantastic episode of the CampHacker podcast! This episode dives into key challenges and emerging trends in recruiting and retaining camp staff. Learn about tools and strategies to manage camp operations more effectively, improve the candidate experience, and set up your camp for success. Plus, find out about specific job openings and practical tips on hiring superstars for your camp.

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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Chris - Battery-powered lamps (Expensive version)
• Travis - The Unstuck Book - Conor McCarthy https://amzn.to/3PwqWH2 
• Dan - Grammarly Pro: https://www.grammarly.com/referrals/redeem?key=pj7usy9dest2ilsu 
• Esther 
  • Indeed.com Role posting - Analytics / Analytics Review
  • JazzHR - https://www.jazzhr.com/ 
  • Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.ca/index.htm 

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Your Hosts

• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Chris Hudson, Camp Consultant and Director - Camp Highlight
• Esther Eisenhard, Co-Founder, CampHire Recruiting
• Dan Weir, Sr. Consultant - immersive1st - Day Camp Community

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