🚀 Director of Campground Operations (Remote with Travel)

Location: Remote (Upper Midwest preferred for seasonal travel)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 base + performance bonuses
Reports to: Owner/CEO
Start date: Flexible, Spring/Summer 2025 preferred

🌟 About Starlight Campgrounds

Starlight Campgrounds is a growing portfolio of seasonal RV campgrounds in the Upper Midwest. Since 2022, we’ve grown from one to three campgrounds (now totaling 900 RV sites), with a dedicated team of 60+ seasonal and year-round staff. We’re profitable, expanding, and focused on building something both operationally excellent and downright fun.

We're not a startup chasing a hypothetical exit. We're a real business generating real cash flow—and we want someone who’s excited to grow with us from the ground up.

🧠 About the Role

We’re looking for a high-agency, operations-minded leader to be the CEO’s right hand. You’ll manage and improve systems across our campgrounds, support seasonal teams, lead cross-functional projects, and help scale the business with autonomy and impact.

This is a high-trust, high-ownership position with lots of variety. No two days will look the same—and we like it that way.

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing

Operations & Admin

• Develop playbooks, SOPs, and checklists to streamline campground operations

• Oversee compliance, licensing, insurance audits, and tax filings

• Support HR processes: onboarding, payroll coordination, seasonal hiring logistics

• Track performance and prepare internal reporting

Systems & Software

• Implement and manage operational tools (QuickBooks, Deputy, ADP, etc.)

• Train and support team adoption of tech solutions

• Liaise with IT support and vendors as needed

Team & Field Support

• Conduct site visits (especially during peak season) to support campground managers

• Support seasonal hiring and staff development

• Help plan and execute capital improvement projects (Wi-Fi upgrades, infrastructure repairs, etc.)

Guest Experience & Brand

• Oversee quality of guest communications and social media presence

• Support newsletters, maps, signage, and online content

🧬 You’re a Great Fit If You Are:

• A builder. You’re not afraid to create systems from scratch and roll up your sleeves

• An executor. You love a checklist and take pride in getting things done right

• Tech-savvy. You enjoy finding better tools and teaching others to use them

• Personable and clear. You can communicate with seasonal staff and senior leaders alike

• Humble, hungry, and smart

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in hospitality, operations, logistics, or field management

• A love for the outdoors, road trips, or camping culture

• Familiarity with campground or property management

🎁 What We Offer

• $60K–$80K starting salary, depending on experience

• Performance-based bonuses and potential for profit sharing

• Remote work with flexible hours

• Travel to some of the most scenic summer spots in the Midwest

• Autonomy, impact, and a big voice in shaping the company

• Annual attendance at industry conferences and campground events

📍 Where We’re Based

We operate in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. You can live anywhere, but we prefer candidates located near major cities in the Upper Midwest (Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee) for ease of travel during peak season.

📩 How to Apply

Click below to submit your application via Google Form. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and reach out if there’s a potential fit.

👉 Apply Now

Have questions before applying? Email us at stewart@starlightcampgrounds.com