Executive Director Warwick Conference Center

The Opportunity

Echoing God’s desire for all people to be still and draw near, the Warwick Conference Center is a non-profit, faith-based broadly inclusive place of welcome, hospitality, reflection and retreat where all are invited to seek renewal, pursue personal and corporate growth, and have the opportunity to listen for God’s voice.

For over 65 years, WCC has ministered to families, youth, churches and special needs persons through summer camps, group activities and retreats. Situated just 50 miles northwest of New York City, our location offers a serene retreat on a 150-acre hilltop estate that seamlessly blends rustic comfort with close proximity to the city.

Position Summary

The Opportunity

Echoing God’s desire for all people to be still and draw near, the Warwick Conference Center is a non-profit, faith-based broadly inclusive place of welcome, hospitality, reflection and retreat where all are invited to seek renewal, pursue personal and corporate growth, and have the opportunity to listen for God’s voice.

For over 65 years, WCC has ministered to families, youth, churches and special needs persons through summer camps, group activities and retreats. Situated just 50 miles northwest of New York City, our location offers a serene retreat on a 150-acre hilltop estate that seamlessly blends rustic comfort with close proximity to the city.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, financial management, and strategic direction of the organization. Reporting to the Board President and accountable to the Board, the Executive Director ensures that WCC’s operations align with its mission, bylaws, Board-approved strategic plan, budget, and organizational policies.

The Executive Director provides visionary and operational leadership to strengthen WCC’s ministry, financial sustainability, fundraising, conference and hospitality operations, camp programs, community partnerships, and long-term organizational growth. The Executive Director is responsible for building and leading an effective staff team, cultivating relationships with donors and ministry partners, and ensuring the responsible stewardship of WCC’s facilities, finances, and other resources.

• Promote and uphold the Christian mission, vision, and values of WCC.
• Encourage spiritual growth among staff, volunteers, campers, guests, and ministry partners in keeping with WCC’s mission.
• Serve as a visible representative of WCC’s Christian identity and mission.

• Develop organizational goals, objectives, and measurable performance indicators in collaboration with the Board
• Lead the implementation of the Board-approved Strategic Plan.

• Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising and development strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsor ships, planned giving, and capital campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, churches, foundations, corporations, and community partners.
• Develop and oversee marketing and communications strategies that increase awareness of WCC’s programs, facilities, camp programs, conferences, and ministry opportunities.
• Serve as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for WCC.
• Represent WCC at meetings, community events, church gatherings, fundraising events, and other public engagements.
• Oversee the development and distribution of printed and digital communications, including the website, newsletters, social media, and promotional materials.

• Prepare the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee and present it…