Samish Campgrounds and Retreat Center Director in Washington

Samish Island Campgrounds and Retreat Center Director in Washington, USA

The campground director is a full-time, on-site role overseeing operations of the Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center, ensuring guest experiences, staff coordination, and programs align with its mission of hospitality, safety, and spiritual growth.

Samish Island Campground Association (SICA)

Samish Island, Washington, USA

Not eligible

Experience in campground and/or nonprofit management

Samich Island Board Vice President of Designee

Full Time

The Campground Director is a full-time, non-exempt position. It is an on-site leadership role responsible providing the overall management and daily operations of the Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center (SICRC). The Director ensures that all guest experiences, facility operations, staff coordination, and programming reflect the mission of Community of Christ and SICRC, while maintaining high standards of hospitality, safety, financial stewardship, and community engagement.

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational excellence, accountability, and a heart for service. The Director is the steward of SICRC and acts as the face of the campground, upholding its mission to provide a sacred space for rest, connection, and spiritual growth.

$23 to $28/hour USD, health, dental and life insurance, full housing & partial board for employee and family, 403(b) retirement with employer match

• Oversees daily campground operations including event scheduling, facility management, and customer service.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all communication related to SICRC.
• Manages bookings, tours, and orientation for new and returning user groups.
• Ensures the SICA Events Calendar and SICRC website are current.
• Ensures timely contract preparation, invoicing and deposits, and user communication per SICA policies.
• Oversees the maintenance of campground financial accounts and ensures all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.

• Creates a welcoming and spiritually hospitable environment for all guests and user groups.
• Is available on-site or ensures coverage throughout all events to provide support, resolve issues, and monitor adherence to campground policies.
• Serves as a liaison between guests and staff to ensure a smooth experience from arrival to departure.
• Represents SICRC positively at community events and builds relationships with Samish Island neighbors and local partners (e.g., Taylor Shellfish).
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and supports SICRC paid staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates responsibilities and maintains open communication across all teams.
• Provides backup and assistance to staff as needed.
• Promotes a team environment built on mutual respect, shared mission, and service.

• Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Works with staff and SICA Board to coordinate regular maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects.
• Supports development of new buildings and capital improvements in coordination with the SICA Board.

• Collaborates with program leadership, staff, and volunteers to support camps, retreats, and other programming in alignment with the mission of Community of Christ.
• Supports fundraising efforts and special events on the grounds and in the wider community.
• Tracks camper days and usage statistics; provides quarterly reports to the SICA Board.

• Models servant leadership in all interactions with guests, staff, and the community.
• Promotes the campground ’ s purpose as sacred space through hospitality and stewardship.
• Works with the SICA Board to honor and engage with the Samish Indian Nation.

• Bachelor ’ s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in campground and/or nonprofit management.
• Strong alignment with the values and mission of Community of Christ and ability to model them in daily…