Executive Director

Position: Executive Director

Responsible to the Board of Directors

Compensation:

Salary: $42,000-$52,000

Housing: The Executive Director lives on-site in the camp’s Director’s House. This housing and utilities are provided.

Phone Allowance: included

Primary Purpose

The Executive Director provides overall leadership for Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp (“PHOC”), helping ensure that the camp’s mission is reflected in its programs, operations, relationships, and future direction. The Executive Director leads the organization in the areas of administration, financial stewardship, staff leadership, development, programming, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

We are a small, close-knit Christian camp where relationships matter. Our size allows the Executive Director to be closely connected to staff, campers, families, volunteers, and the day-to-day life of camp. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to step in wherever needed to support the mission.

We’re looking for an Executive Director who can lead with purpose, connect with people, and embrace the rhythms of camp life. The right person will:

• Be comfortable navigating PHOC’s hills, trails, buildings, and outdoor spaces as part of the regular workday.
• Be willing and able to travel for camper and staff recruitment, donor cultivation, meetings, and camp promotion.
• Be flexible, resourceful, and willing to pitch in when camp life requires it.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person.
• Understand and value outdoor ministry, Christian camping, and the role camp can play in faith formation and community.
• Be relational, approachable, and able to build strong connections with campers, families, staff, volunteers, churches, donors, and community partners.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, discernment, honesty, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and successfully complete all required background clearances.

Theology

A committed Christian who accepts and lives by example and has the ability to share that Christian faith with others in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate will cultivate a supportive, encouraging, and Christ-centered environment in which others are treated with care and respect. Leading by example, fostering a culture where people support one another and Christ’s love is evident in the way we work, serve, communicate, and resolve challenges together.

Essential Duties

Promotion and Outreach

Work with the Board and Publicity Committee to:

• Promote PHOC’s programs and facilities through marketing, public relations, speaking engagements, and communications with congregations, pastors, delegates, user groups, and campers.
• Serve as the spokesperson for PHOC and represent the camp at conferences and events.
• Establish a rapport with pastors, congregations, user groups, campers, volunteers, and supporters, and seek to nurture such relationships.
• Manage and provide material for the website.
• Prepare written material including newsletters, brochures, and event flyers.
• Partner with other organizations and groups to further the mission of PHOC.

Fiscal Management

Work with the Board Treasurer and Financial Committee to:

• Create and manage the annual budget and financial operations.
• Provide oversight of administrative staff entering fiscal records.

Fundraising and Development

Work with the Board Committees to:

• Plan, oversee, and implement successful capital campaigns.
• Cultivate donor development, cultivation, and foster lasting relationships with camp.
• Communicate the different ways in which supporters can give to camp, via estate planning, general donations, gift-in-kind, volunteerism, and other avenues.
• Oversee fundraising efforts concerning the operating fund of PHOC by working with leaders and committees to plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising events.

Human Resources

Work with the Personnel Committee and Board of Directors to:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, evaluate, and, when appropriate, discipline or separate staff in accordance with PHOC policies and applicable law.
• Recommend staff compensation and staffing needs for approval as required by PHOC policy or the Board.
• Foster a healthy workplace culture that reflects PHOC’s Christian mission and promotes professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and strong staff morale.
• Provide regular feedback to staff and complete written performance evaluations annually.
• Supervise year-round and seasonal staff and provide appropriate direction and support.
• Create and manage volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate personnel practices and records consistent with PHOC policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.

Facilities

Work with the Building & Grounds Committee and the Board to:

• Plan for and address the short-and-long-term physical property needs of PHOC to ensure facilities are adequately maintained and assets are protected.
• Develop and prioritize work day projects and help oversee their completion.
• Make site evaluations to assess facility needs.
• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding new site facility issues and other issues regarding the proposed improvements.

Planning, Administration & Program Oversight

• Develop and recommend short-term and long-range strategic plans for Board approval.
• Carry out PHOC’s mission, goals, and policy objectives as established by the Board of Directors.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and provide information and reports as requested.
• Lead regular staff meetings and coordinate training as needed.
• Prepare materials and reports for PHOC’s annual reporting.
• Work with staff to review summer and year-round programming and ensure programs remain aligned with PHOC’s mission and goals.
• Establish measurable goals and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen or modify programming based on needs, participation, and priorities.
• Ensure PHOC’s risk exposures are appropriately addressed, including maintaining adequate insurance coverage.

Work Environment, Technology, and Supervision

The Executive Director is expected to work effectively in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, and operational needs. The position requires proficiency with commonly used office technology and software, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, online platforms, and other communication and administrative tools used by PHOC.

The Executive Director regularly interacts with staff, volunteers, campers, families, donors, clergy, congregations, community members, vendors, and other individuals and groups of varying ages and backgrounds. The Executive Director must be able to communicate professionally, clearly, and appropriately in a variety of settings.

The Executive Director provides leadership and supervision to year-round and seasonal staff and, as appropriate, volunteers. The position requires sound judgment, effective delegation, conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to provide direction, accountability, and support to those involved in the camp’s operations and ministry.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least five years experience working in camps?
• Are you willing to move to Ohio?
• Do you adhere to the Christian faith?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $52,000