Executive Director

Koinonia (Koi-no-NEE-ah) is a camp situated on 1,200 acres of pristine forest in the Catskill Mountains of New York, on the land of the Munsee (Minisink) in Lenapehoking, the Lenape homeland. For over 60 years, Koinonia has ministered to Lutheran congregations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, to the staff and volunteers who have grown through their service to others, and to the local community.

Koinonia is a New Testament Greek word meaning  community,  and we take that mission seriously. While we find our source and inspiration from out Christian faith, folks of all faith backgrounds or no faith backgrounds are enthusiastically welcomed.

Koinonia has a beautiful 20-room conference center, cabins and campsites for rent, year-round retreats and programming for all ages, and a vibrant summer Nature Day Camp for children and youth 4-15 years of age.

Koinonia is where God transforms and prepares people in an outdoor environment to love and serve one another.

Koinonia will be a flourishing outdoor community that cultivates transformation and ripples peace and reconciliation to the world.

• Spiritually Centered
• Sustainable
• Inclusive
• Ecologically Active

Position:
Executive Director effective November 15, 2026

Responsible to:
Board of Directors of the Martin Luther Camp Corporation

The Executive Director is responsible for developing, following, and implementing the camp’s mission, vision, and values and for providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning, fundraising and development, promotion and outreach, administration and human resources management, financial management, and additional duties.

• Set clear vision and direction for the camp including oversight of the strategic planning process, implementation of the camp’s strategic plan, and identification of measurable outcomes.
• Interpret and implement the mission statement, strategic plan, and programs to accomplish the camp’s mission.
• Participate in and report on committee, team and task force meetings.
• Provide regular (at least quarterly) updates on progress to goals supported by data analytics.

• Supervise the Development Director, including working with the Development Director to:
• Create and implement a strategy for fundraising to include annual gifts, planned gifts, and endowment gifts.
• Plan, oversee, and implement successful capital campaigns.
• Cultivate and manage donor relationships.
• Oversee all fundraising, grant writing and grants management (individuals, foundations, corporations, local government).

• Actively promote Koinonia’s year-round programming through public relations, speaking, and communication with pastors, congregations, delegates, user groups, campers, and other guests.
• Ensure Koinonia is represented at local Synod (ELCA Metro NY, NJ, NEPA; LCMS Atlantic District) and ELCA events, LOM conferences, and any other meetings/events at the Board’s request.
• Work with the Marketing Director to prepare written material that is distributed on a regular basis including monthly newsletters, marketing emails, etc.

• Recruit and hire all full-time and part-time permanent staff, and train, supervise, and evaluate the Associate Director, Development Director, Office Manager and any other direct reports, subject to Koinonia’s policies and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Serve as chief administrator and carry out all policies including personnel policies, risk management and plans for safety.
• Conduct staff meetings at least quarterly, and conduct any other training sessions as needed to foster personnel growth and skills.
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