Chief Operating Officer

Who We Are National Math Camps is a recently-launched nonprofit on a bold mission: to bring together extraordinary students and mathematicians for immersive, joyful, and transformational experiences in math and AI. Our programs prepare and inspire talented students to impact the frontiers of math and science, pushing the boundaries of innovation and knowledge. Each camp is grounded in our four core pedagogical values: Community, Joy, Rigor, and Choice. And from the very beginning, NMC has been building toward scale — to grow into a network of camps that reaches thousands of students per year. In summer 2025, we successfully piloted two residential camps in California and North Carolina, serving ~80 mathematically talented middle school students. This launch demonstrated both the transformative impact of our approach and the opportunity to expand it nationwide. We are now entering a pivotal growth stage. Over the next five years, our ambition is to move from serving dozens of students to thousands annually — by adding new sites, reaching additional age ranges, and developing specialized program tracks (e.g., “classical” advanced math, math fundamentals of AI, etc.). This next chapter is about building for scale: creating the systems, financial model, and organizational culture that will enable rapid growth while preserving the excellence and joy that define our camps. For leaders who thrive on building for scale, this is an opportunity to shape a national organization at its moment of inflection. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to build the operational foundation for a highly impactful organization with scale ambitions. As COO, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the systems and processes that enable NMC to scale efficiently. The COO will have significant autonomy over operational decisions and will serve as the CEO's thought partner on organizational strategy. The CEO sets academic vision, program standards, and growth goals; the COO ensures these can be delivered at scale.

About Us null What You'll Do

You will be responsible for:

Operational Systems & Technology for Scale: Build highly efficient, tech-enabled systems and processes that allow NMC to scale rapidly with a lean team. Design and implement strong central operational systems across HR, finance, marketing, admissions, technology, vendor management, and camp logistics. Integrate technology tools including CRM platforms, admissions systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other operational infrastructure. Codify and organize information to support execution across a remote, distributed, and seasonal team. Be a proactive and creative problem solver who rolls up sleeves and stays scrappy to ensure scalable solutions are implemented quickly and effectively. Camp Operations & Program Logistics: Work closely with the Director of Operations and camp leadership teams to oversee operational execution of concurrent residential camps across multiple geographies. Ensure smooth coordination of site selection, vendor management, venue partnerships, housing, meals, transportation, and health and safety protocols. Build systems for managing seasonal staffing operations, including recruitment, hiring, training, and management of hundreds of seasonal instructors and staff annually. Build systems for managing student marketing, admissions, enrollment, and communications. Risk Management & Compliance: Establish and maintain comprehensive risk management and compliance frameworks for operating residential programs serving minors. Develop and implement health and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, insurance requirements, background check systems, and regulatory compliance processes. Work with legal counsel and insurance providers to ensure all camps meet or exceed industry standards and legal requirements. Financial Operations & P&L Management: Execute the organization's financial model in partnership with the CEO and external accounting professionals. Own P&L management, including HR and payroll/compensation, site contracting negotiations, and camp tuition/expenses. Implement comprehensive budgeting systems, financial tracking, and resource allocation processes that support organizational growth and efficiency. Execute camp-level tuition and budgeting decisions within the financial strategy set by the CEO. Apply strong business acumen to day-to-day financial operations, unit economics analysis, cost management, and long-term operational planning. Parent Experience and Marketing: Own parent relationships and parent satisfaction throughout the camp lifecycle. Set marketing strategy and own enrollment outcomes including conversion and renewals. Build a vibrant parent community and drive engagement among families. Manage the Community and Enrollment Manager and external contractors who execute day-to-day marketing activities. Execute marketing aligned with NMC’s identity and brand developed by the CEO. Build and manage operational systems for student communications, admissions processing, and enrollment operations while the CEO sets admissions philosophy and standards. Team and Culture Leadership: Recruit, lead, and develop a small, high-performing remote team with strong start-up culture and deep commitment to the mission. Create an environment where innovation and excellence thrive through clear expectations, difficult conversations when needed, and strong relationships. Foster a culture of accountability and support in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader who can drive our organization to the next level. The ideal candidate will bring the following experience and background:

Proven experience leading and scaling an operationally complex organization or function while maintaining mission and quality, ideally in youth-serving, education, camp, or similar organizations Experience operating residential programs or in-person programs serving minors, with demonstrated knowledge of safety, compliance, and risk management requirements Track record of building and managing seasonal or temporary workforces at scale Proven experience selecting, designing, and delivering at least one end-to-end, complex operational technology implementation Experience incorporating tech-enabled solutions to workflows and systems Demonstrated hands-on and disciplined execution Detail-oriented and process-driven approach with ability to create clear, implementable systems and constantly find operational efficiencies Strong analytical skills and experience with P&L management, budgeting, and unit economics

• Demonstrated ability to wear multiple hats and quickly get up to speed; comfortable in a scrappy, early-stage environment.
• Collaborative leadership with technical experts, e.g., academics, researchers, or practitioners, with the ability to empower domain experts even without holding that expertise directly

Team leadership in a remote environment Bachelor's degree required

Requirements null Our Values null Logistics null Why Join Us?

This is a US-based remote full-time position with occasional travel during the academic year and significant travel during the summer when camps are in session. The salary range for this position is 130-160k, depending on experience. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• A rare opportunity to build a national organization from the ground up. You’ll play a central role in shaping systems, culture, and operations as we scale from a small team to a nationwide network.
• A mission with real impact. Your work will directly support extraordinary young people, helping propel them to the frontiers of math, science, and technology.
• A supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team. We care deeply about our work and mission—and about building an organization where staff can thrive alongside our students.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work. We value autonomy, clear communication, and strong systems—so you can do your best work wherever you are.

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. National Math Camps is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
• Feel free to reach out to jobs@nationalmathcamps.org with any questions.