Position Overview:
Camp Kwasind is looking for a seasoned organizational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team with a passion to use their giftings to create the environment, systems, team and structure that will see our year-round ministry thrive in developing young leaders, maximizing ministry opportunities and expanding Kwasind’s year round impact in the local community and beyond.
This senior management position will be responsible for providing direction and oversight to our Winter, Spring, & Fall Guest Groups, development and implement of strategic plan for year-round ministry and creation and implementation of an internship program. Additionally, this role will be part of shaping camp’s long-range planning, assist in administrative and communication support and provide hospitality care onsite. Exceptional customer service, initiative and effective timely communication is integral to this position in maintaining a professional and positive disposition in the guest experience.
Core Competencies:
- Planning and Organizing – Manages multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities. Anticipates obstacles and demonstrates judgment and flexibility to adjust as required.
- Results Orientation – Demonstrates a focus on finishing all tasks in a timely manner while taking complete ownership of tasks with attention to detail and timely responsiveness with a self-drivenness to achieve goals and objectives.
- Adaptability – Adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities, technologies and requirements. Can collaborate in a variety of situations and with diverse individuals.
- Service Orientation – Strives for excellence, delivering the highest quality care and resources possible to those we serve.
- Communication – Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity; adapts communication to respond to audience or situational requirements.
- Innovative & “Can Do” Attitude – Able to think creatively to develop new solutions that meet current and future needs. Looking to grow and learn within the camp context and as part of Camp Kwasind, with an outlook that is positive, assertive and flexible that strives to take on challenges with a sense that “I can do it”.
- Problem Solving – Possesses the ability to break a situation/task down into smaller pieces to identify key issues, figuring out cause and effect relationships in order to solve. Initiative and ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions/options, particularly when confronted with ambiguity and a high degree of change.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Management & Direction of Guest Groups (Sept- Mid Dec & Mid March- mid June)
- Develop a year-round strategy for increase year-round usage of Kwasind property including weekend group rentals, mid-week school group/business bookings and creative retreat and ministry opportunities
- Develop, plan, and implement an Outdoor Education Program, philosophy and direction in consultation with the Executive Director
- Be responsible for marketing, recruitment and management of guest groups from March to June and September to mid-December.
Internship Program Development & Responsibilities
- Oversee the development of an Internship program to support weekend rental groups, mid-week groups, school groups and ministry to youth ministries connected to CBOQ or local community
- Provide meaningful leadership development and skill formation for internship program
- Manage the placement of interns and allocation of their service both onsite and at other ministry opportunities
Qualifications:
- A mature faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to serve through camp ministry with a commitment to the mission, faith and core values of CBOQ and Camp Kwasind
- Experienced with at least 3+ year in senior management experience in a variety of camp ministry roles (maintenance, programming, waterfront, administration, food services, camper management, guest services, hospitality, maintenance)
- Natural self-starter and able to take initiative to create new projects
- Able to act independently while also being a valuable team player
- Strong emotional intelligence and with good interpersonal skills to be people-oriented and able to prioritize customer service
