Site Name: Cross Trails Ministry, Camp Chrysalis Position Title: Camp Chrysalis Program Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Kerrville, TX Salary Range: $30,000 to $32,500 Benefits: Housing at Camp Chrysalis with all basic utilities paid Health insurance premium paid for the employee and dependent children, HSA contribution Simple IRA retirement Job Description: Are you ready to take on an exciting ministry leadership position? The Camp Chrysalis Program Director will be a leader that builds on a legacy of excellence in faith-based summer camp and retreat programming at Lutheran Camp Chrysalis in the Texas Hill Country. Camp Chrysalis is a 99-acre camp with a beautiful bluff overlooking Turtle Creek operated by Cross Trails Ministry. We are seeking a candidate who is ready to take primary responsibility for multi-age summer camp and non-summer retreat programs while working on a dedicated program team to create curriculum and activity options for all Cross Trails programs. This person should be excited about working with summer staff and building relationships with people of all ages through summer camp and retreats. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, the ability to work on a team, show creative initiative and provide exemplary Christian hospitality to all. This is a year-round professional position starting fall 2026. Interested applicants can review the position requirements and description at www.crosstrails.org/employment. Contact Info: Rev. Katie Wegner 391 Upper Turtle Creek Rd Kerrville, TX 78028 8302576340 | EMAIL 2026_Camp-Chrysalis-Program-Director.docx-1.pdf
Associate Program Director – HopeWood Outdoors
Site Name: HopeWood Outdoors Position Title: Associate Program Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Marengo, Ohio (Greater Columbus) Salary Range: $47,500 to $52,500 Benefits: 12% retirement contribution Employer-paid healthcare Earned vacation Sabbatical eligible Job Description: Supervise Associate and Assistant Program Directors. Provide organization-wide leadership on program vision, strategy, and implementation. Lead summer camp at HopeWood Pines and provide hosted retreat support throughout the year. Through the Associate and Assistant Directors, support kids camps, family camps, day camps, and environmental education. Provide administrative and managerial oversight to the HopeWood Outdoors program at HopeWood Pines and HopeWood Shores. Contact Info: Drew Tucker 2790 State Route 61 Marengo, OH 43334 9193700177 | EMAIL Program-Director-Application-2026-2.pdf
Associate Program Director for Education and Formation – HopeWood Outdoors
Site Name: HopeWood Outdoors Position Title: Associate Program Director for Education and Formation Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Marengo, OH Salary Range: $40,000 to $46,000 Benefits: 12% retirement contributions Health coverage paid by organization On-site housing optional Job Description: Provide program leadership for environmental education, faith formation and day camps. Recruit, hire, and supervise summer staff. Support the Program Director and participate in the Program Team to expand the impact of HopeWood Outdoors mission. Contact Info: Drew Tucker 2790 State Route 61 Marengo, OH 43334 9193700177 | EMAIL Associate-Program-Director-for-Education-and-Formation-2-2.pdf
Assistant Director – Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
Site Name: Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center Position Title: Assistant Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Ellensburg, WA Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 Benefits: $400 per month for health insurance. Potential for on site housing. Job Description: Come out to the gorgeous Pacific Northwest for your next camp adventure! Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center is looking for an Assistant Director to continue growth with our Christian summer camp and year round programs. We are looking for a creative person with good communication skills and supervision experience to continue to grow our overnight, day, and family camps. The successful candidate will be able to connect with parents, attract new campers, relate well to our camp counselor staff, and implement a creative, fun, engaging faith forming summer program. Ideally, they will be a self starter, be able to work independently, and be an entrepreneur. Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center is situated in a dramatic canyon in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the heart of Washington State – two hours from Seattle and within driving distance from all of the population centers in our state. With the long term support of many friends of the camp, we are currently completing a $1.2 million project to renovate one of our most important buildings to provide improved meeting spaces, a camp store, and staff/guest lounge. Contact Info: Dave Burfeind 16170 Manastash Road Ellensburg, Washington 98926 5099622780 | EMAIL Assistant-Director-2026.pdf
Assistant Director – Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp
Site Name: Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp Position Title: Assistant Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Sisters, OR Salary Range: $40,000 to $45,000 Benefits: Benefits include health insurance (medical, behavioral health, wellness incentives, dental and vision), life and employee disability insurance. Benefits also include a generous employer contribution to a retirement plan, paid time off – including vacation, sick, holidays and floating holidays – and meals during working hours when guests are on-site. Studio-style housing may be available, depending on availability and employee need. Job Description: Suttle Lake Camp is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to oversee programming, assist in guest group hosting and management, and to support the continued growth of camp. Located in Sisters, Oregon, Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp is one of 6 sites run by the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries of the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church and in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. We serve over 60 groups a year of various different backgrounds, including from other faith traditions, educational institutions, recovery groups, United Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, other Christian denominations, crafters and artists, and more! Known as a place apart to be together, our mission at Suttle Lake Camp is to create sacred spaces of Christian hospitality and learning. The Assistant Director will play an important part in supporting our mission by growing programming and supporting operations. Responsibilities include: planning and coordinating summer programming, staff and volunteer recruitment and management, supporting guest group hosting, identifying new sources of camper and staff recruitment, and being a key team member as we prepare for the next 100 years of ministry. Our ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, has experience in managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and has an understanding of youth programming, customer service, and experience in managing staff. We recognize that there are many different paths to show the skills needed to thrive in this position and welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds Contact Info: Cody Roberts 29551 SW Suttle Lake Rd Sisters, OR 97759 5415956663 | EMAIL SUT-2026-Assistant-Director-Job-Description.pdf
Hospitality Director – Beersheba Springs Assembly
Site Name: Beersheba Springs Assembly Position Title: Hospitality Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Beersheba Springs, TN Salary Range: $45,000 to $45,000 Benefits: Full-time, salaried position $45,000 per year, including on-site housing. Full-time employees are eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance on day one. Full-time employees are eligible for 403(b) retirement savings plan on day one with a generous employer match of up to a 12% for an employee contribution of 3%. Vacation, sick time and paid holidays. Job Description: Beersheba Springs Assembly is a historic retreat and conference center of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. Originally established as a pre-Civil War hotel, it has served generations as a place of hospitality, renewal, spiritual formation, and Christian community. We strive to provide gracious hospitality while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and groups to connect with God, one another, and creation through retreats, camps, conferences, and special events. The Hospitality Director provides leadership for all hospitality operations at Beersheba Springs Assembly, ensuring an exceptional guest experience through high standards of service, cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. This position oversees food service, housekeeping, laundry, hospitality staff, inventory management, and daily facility readiness. Working closely with the Executive Director and Retreat Director, the Hospitality Director fosters a culture of hospitality by developing staff, stewarding resources responsibly, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring the Assembly consistently delivers welcoming, safe, and memorable experiences for every guest. This position requires a servant leader who enjoys working alongside staff while leading within a ministry centered on hospitality, excellence, and relationship building. Contact Info: Sarah Ratz 55 Hege Ave. Po Box 577 Beersheba Springs, TN 37305 9316923669 | EMAIL Hospitality-Director_Job-Posting_Beersheba-Springs-Assembly-080426-1.pdf
Director of Programming – Kamp Kaleo
Site Name: Kamp Kaleo Position Title: Director of Programming Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Burwell, NE Salary Range: $38,000 to $45,000 Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Job Description: Kamp Kaleo is seeking a Director of Programming to help create life-changing experiences through faith, leadership, and environmental education. We’re looking for a creative, adaptable self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-centered environment, welcomes feedback, and enjoys working with youth, adults, volunteers, and community partners. This hands-on role develops and leads camps, retreats, and special events while also supporting hospitality, community events, and the daily life of camp. Kamp Kaleo is a year-round camp and retreat center whose mission is to foster authentic connections to self, others, nature, and faith. Rooted in the Christian tradition, we partner with churches, schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, and secular groups to create meaningful experiences for people of all backgrounds. Located along Nebraska’s beautiful North Loup River in Burwell, Kamp Kaleo offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact while becoming part of a welcoming rural community. Contact Info: Brad Hindsley 46872 Willow Springs Rd Burwell, NE 68823 308-730-0333 | EMAIL 2026-Director-of-Programming-Job-Description.docx.pdf
Executive Director – Shetek Lutheran Ministries
Site Name: Shetek Lutheran Ministries Position Title: Executive Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Slayton, MN Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 Benefits: • Up to $10,000 in moving expenses • 15 days first year, 20 days thereafter of paid vacation; 9 days of sick leave; 13 paid holidays (scheduled based on operational needs) • Benefits: Portico – Employee & Family includes: Health insurance 10% retirement Life Disability • Vacation: 3 Weeks in year one, growing to 4 weeks in year two. • Holidays: 8 • Sick Time: Managed according to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law • Cell Phone Reimbursement • Use of a camp vehicle • Sabbatical requests available after 7 years of service Job Description: Nestled along the shores of Lake Shetek in the rolling prairie of southwest Minnesota, Shetek Lutheran Ministries has been changing lives through Christian outdoor ministry for generations. Rooted in Christ and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, Shetek is a place where children discover confidence, young people explore their faith, families reconnect, congregations find renewal, and individuals of every age experience belonging, purpose, and transformation. Today, Shetek stands at an exciting moment in its history. Building upon decades of faithful leadership, a dedicated Board of Directors, experienced staff, loyal volunteers, and passionate supporters, the ministry is well positioned to expand its impact for future generations. Strategic planning, growing constituent engagement, ongoing facility improvements, and a renewed emphasis on fundraising and communications have created strong momentum and an exceptional opportunity for the organization’s next leader. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to build upon this strong foundation while helping shape Shetek’s future. Working alongside a committed staff and engaged Board, the next Executive Director will provide vision, foster collaboration, strengthen relationships with congregations and supporters, expand participation in Shetek’s programs, and ensure the long-term financial and organizational sustainability of the ministry. This is a role for a servant leader who is energized by relationships, inspired by outdoor ministry, and passionate about helping others encounter Christ through creation. The successful candidate will inherit an organization with deep community trust and the opportunity to guide one of the region’s premier Lutheran outdoor ministries into its next chapter of growth and impact. Please read the full job description at gsbfundraising.com/our-services/search-services/ Contact Info: Evan Moilan 14 Keeley Island Dr. Slayton, MN 56172 979-702-0406 | EMAIL Shetek-Executive-Director-Position-Specification-7.20.26.pdf
Assistant Program Director – Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center
Site Name: Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center Position Title: Assistant Program Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Little Rock, Arkansas Salary Range: $38,000 to $48,000 Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance through the Board of Pensions Paid time off Elective Vision insurance Elective Dental insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan administered by the Board of Pensions/Fidelity Investments Job Description: General Responsibility: To plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate Ferncliff’s camp programs. This includes residential camp, day camp, contract camps, off season camps and special events. Assist in the recruiting, training and managing of staff in the program department. Assist in the ordering, receiving and inventory of equipment and supplies for Ferncliff’s program operations. Assist in the coordination and communication with other staff members to maintain overall quality of provided programs for our guest groups. Communicate with maintenance staff repairs needed in a timely manner. Serve as an “on call” staff member during programs at Ferncliff being available to problem solve and address their needs. Continue to look for ways to enhance our programs through technology, service, facilities, programming, etc… Work to make our programs more environmentally sustainable. Keep current on the latest trends, technology, and best practices for camps, retreat centers and non-profits in general. Coordinate the community days for residential volunteers. Have regular check-ins with residential volunteers. Other duties as assigned. Contact Info: Ruth Arnold 1720 Ferncliff Road Little Rock, AR 72223 501-821-3063 | EMAIL Assistant-Program-Director.pdf
Site Director – N-Sid-Sen Camp & Retreat Center
Site Name: N-Sid-Sen Camp & Retreat Center Position Title: Site Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Harrison, Idaho 98367 Salary Range: $50,000 to $54,000 Benefits: 3-bedroom house on site and all Utilities,. Camp vehicle Paid Health insurance to include medical, dental, vision, life, disability Retirement benefits 3-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment 20 paid vacation days per year 2 weeks of paid leave for Continuing Education Sick leave, Civic leave and family leave all available Job Description: N-Sid-Sen is a Christian camp and retreat center owned by the Pacific Northwest Conference United Church of Christ (PNC-UCC). NSS hosts secular and other faith groups, and the Site Director is expected to extend the extravagant welcome of the United Church of Christ to all who come to NSS. It is expected the NSS Site Director acts in ways that embody Christ’s teachings and the values of the United Church of Christ. Position Summary The NSS Site Director serves as the “face of N-Sid-Sen” to our guests and visitors. Therefore, presence on site is the expected norm for the position and this is an “on site ” position.The Site Manager is supported by an Executive Director and a working Council of Stewards. While the Site Director is not expected to be proficient in all areas, a working knowledge of general contracting is decired. The director will be present to oversee both maintenance and kitchen workers and will coordinate needs, timelines, and expectations with group leaders. Contact Info: Mark Boyd 3318 SW Lake Flora Rd Port Orchard, WA 98367 3608762031 | EMAIL 2026-Site-manager-Job-Description.pdf

