DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a director in the ministry, the Director of Operations will provide leadership, in partnership with our team of directors, to ensure the most effective ministry possible in alignment with the ministry mapping of Camp Caroline. This position will fulfill a crucial function in our team by overseeing and coordinating our day-to-day activities.
While upholding the mission, vision and values of the ministry, the Director of Operations will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, directors, and staff to ensure the team is working together to advance the mission of Camp Caroline.
Requirements:
- A personal profession of faith in Jesus for salvation and witness of obediently following him
- A member or adherent in an evangelical church
- Agreement with the mission, vision, values, commitments, and beliefs of Camp Caroline
- Demonstration of a Christian calling to camp ministry
- College/University degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to maintain healthy working relationships with a team
- Demonstrated operational leadership in a growing ministry or organization (5-7 years)
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan well, and think strategically
- Demonstrated ability in developing and managing a budget of no less than $1,500,000
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and follow through on projects with excellence
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential situations with respect
- Availability to work regular, irregular, and/or extended hours
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to lift 25kg without assistance
- Availability to work on-site at Camp Caroline
- General computer knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office and other basic software
- Valid driver’s license
- Completion of reference and background checks
General Responsibilities:
- Uphold the mission, vision, values, and commitments of Camp Caroline with the highest standard of excellence
- Uphold Camp Caroline policies and adhere to policies, best practices, and principles related to standards of service care and excellence as established by recognized authorities
- Assist in nurturing the spiritual atmosphere of Camp Caroline for campers, guests, and staff
- Development of a welcoming atmosphere and safe environment for campers, guests, and staff
- Anticipate and address camper and guest’s service need
Requirements for Ministry Effectiveness:
- Work with the Executive Director and our team of directors to create a strategic plan and implement new structures, systems and protocols to achieve it
- Serve as an operational leader of the organization:
- Coordinate our day-to-day operations
- Oversee our risk management
- Ensure operations meet recognized risk management standards, internal and external
- Ensure operations adhere to letters of agreement, contracts, leases, and other legal documents and agreements
- Ensure operations adhere to insurance policies
- Oversee designated budget categories
- Work with the staff to manage and maintain a budget that is realistic, responsible and reflects excellent stewardship of resources – financial, material goods and personnel
- Work with the staff to make sure expenses are planned properly and that staff have a contingency of no less than 10% and no more than 25%
- Lead the performance management process (that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the ministry)
- Provide strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge area operations; and support an open-door policy among staff
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