Executive Camp Director

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Setting:
  University
• Office:
  Outdoor Work
• Job Title:
  
  Camp Executive Director

The Camp Executive Director will take on a hands‑on role to develop and implement engaging programs for campers, while mentoring and guiding college‑aged staff to become the next generation of Christian leaders. This role also includes recruiting outstanding summer staff and counselors. The ideal candidate is a relational, creative individual who is eager to be actively involved in programming and enhancing the camper experience.

While there are specific management responsibilities, this position is highly collaborative, allowing the freedom to recruit and empower seasonal staff to create a cohesive summer camp program. Crossview fosters a culture rooted in excellence and teamwork, aiming to be a transformative space where Jesus Christ impacts lives through meaningful relationships and a life‑changing camping experience.

• Program Development
  • Serve as the Spiritual Leader and Mentor for both staff and campers during crucial moments of camp life.
  • Participate in Event & Program planning (large group games, skits, Bible studies, etc.).
  • Maintain program supplies and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety standards, particularly concerning child protection.
  • Foster a positive work environment for summer staff.
  • Schedule team meetings, retreats, and events.
  • Supervise and manage key summer leadership positions, including conducting one‑on‑ones and end‑of‑summer evaluations.
  • Oversee seasonal staff.
• Recruiting
  • Collaborate with the board to organize recruiting efforts.
  • Seek out opportunities to connect at camp fairs, career fairs, and build relationships with ministries, universities, and non‑profits.
  • Follow up on leads generated through recruiting activities.
  • Connect with summer staff for future recruitment.
  • Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records of recruitment activities and candidate information using appropriate tools.
  • Interview and hire designated summer staff to meet hiring goals.
• Board & Governance
  • Act as the primary liaison between the Board and staff.
  • Provide monthly written reports on finances, operations, and program updates.
  • Attend all Board meetings, collaborating with the Board President on agendas and priorities.
  • Support healthy governance by providing the Board with clear information and recommendations.
  • Commit to ongoing leadership and spiritual growth through workshops and certifications.
  • Maintain active membership in CCCA, attending regional and national events as possible.
• Financial Leadership
  • Collaborate with the Board Finance Committee to ensure the health of the annual budget.
  • Oversee the stewardship of resources, monitoring performance and needs.
  • Lead long‑term financial planning, including sustainability and growth initiatives.
• Facilities & Projects
  • Oversee long‑range planning for facilities in collaboration with Board committees.
  • Prioritize major maintenance projects.
  • Work with staff, volunteers, and board members on grant proposals and partnerships.
• Compliance & Ethics
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and ethical standards.
  • Safeguard the integrity, reputation, and Christ‑centered mission of Cross View.

• Exhibit deep personal faith, active involvement in the Christian community, and the ability to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Have a passion for Cross View’s mission and a capacity to integrate into its culture.
• Demonstrate a track record of delivering results through high‑performance teams, with a willingness to commit to ministry and a salary commensurate with nonprofit work.
• Possess experience working at all staff levels, with the ability to build trust and relationships.
• Show excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Be a strategic thinker who thrives in fast‑paced environments and can make informed decisions quickly.
• Be creative and results‑oriented, capable of setting and using goals that guide actions and measure performance objectively.
• Cultivate healthy relationships, maintain strong family ties, and extend gracious hospitality to a diverse demographic.
• Be able to reside…