Interim Director of Camps and Retreat Ministries

Interim Director of Camps and Retreat Ministries

Conference

Nov 12, 2025 Conference

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and support the three Camp Directors and staff.
• Conduct regular site visits and leadership coaching.
• Facilitate monthly leadership meetings and team support.
• Lead implementation of the Camp Sustainability Study recommendations.
• Coordinate transitions related to staffing, structure, and systems.
• Assist the Board of Camps and Retreat Ministries (BCRM) in shaping a shared, sustainable vision.
• Ensure spiritually centered summer programs and retreats.
• Strengthen connectional ministry with East Ohio congregations.
• Gather and share camp stories that demonstrate impact and mission.
• Oversee budget development and financial health.
• Support accreditation, compliance, hiring, and capital planning.
• Maintain safety and hospitality standards across sites.
• Promote summer camp, retreats, and conference engagement.
• Work with Conference Communications to craft unified messaging.
• Represent camping ministries to clergy, congregations, and conference events.
• Attend Connectional Ministries Team Meetings.
• Attend Annual Conference as a member of Connectional Ministries Team.
• Attend and support conference wide events (i.e., Convocation of the Laity, Clergy Schol of Ministry, Bishop Days on the Districts, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years leadership experience in camp or retreat ministry.
• Proven ability in staff supervision, budget oversight, program development.
• Proficient communicator with strong relational skills.
• Adaptive leader who brings calm and clarity during change.
• Active follower of Jesus Christ with commitment to the UMC mission.
• Engaged in a local church, with Wesleyan theological grounding.
• Demonstrates fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–23) in all leadership interactions.

• Annual Salary of $60,000.
• East Ohio Conference benefits including health insurance, pension contributions, mileage reimbursement, and access to professional development funds.

• Hybrid model: remote work + regular camp site presence
• Requires travel, evening/weekend availability, and ability to navigate outdoor terrain

Go to link to apply:  Closing Date:
December 5 th The East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.