Director of MASC

PROFILE

As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Director of Summer Camps is considered to be a minister of the gospel. The Director of Summer Camps is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Director of Summer Camps is to oversee and manage the MASC program, staff, and support structure by developing and implementing a strategy with maximum impact in the three priority outcomes.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Regional Summer Camp Program:

Provides leadership and oversight for the Greater Tyler MASC program by ensuring consistent program implementation, operational readiness, safety compliance, evaluation, budgeting, and alignment with Mentoring Alliance’s ministry vision. Collaborates with key departments and regional leadership to support effective program delivery and continuous improvement.

2. Recruit, Lead, and Manage Staff:

Leads the recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, and professional development of the Greater Tyler MASC team while providing ongoing feedback, performance management, and support to foster a healthy, effective team culture.

3. Safety & Compliance:

Ensures the Greater Tyler MASC program maintains compliance with state licensing, school district, and Mentoring Alliance safety standards by monitoring staffing levels, conducting regular safety audits, reviewing findings with leadership, and overseeing corrective actions to address identified violations.

4. Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement:

Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, churches, colleges, and universities throughout the Greater Tyler region to support organizational partnerships, community engagement, and recruitment efforts. Leads cross-departmental collaboration to ensure effective communication, coordination, and a positive MASC experience.

5. Senior Leadership Team:

Provides leadership support for board and senior leadership meetings, including preparation, presentations, and follow-up as needed. Contributes to the strategic direction of the ministry by providing informed perspective and feedback to the Executive Leadership Team and participating in the development and monitoring of MA’s annual budget. Actively engages in monthly Senior Leadership Team meetings to support organizational alignment, informed decision-making, and the advancement of ministry priorities.

5. Other Duties as Assigned by the ED of Greater of Tyler and/or Supervisor:

Serves on appropriate committees; attends staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions.

Strengthens teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.

Fulfills necessary tasks, projects, or roles as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or experience equivalency; related master’s preferred

• At least 3 years’ experience in summer camp leadership

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing personnel

• Ability to endure physical exertion in high heat outdoor environment and lift up to 50lbs