Site Name: Holston Camp & Retreat Center
Position Title: Program & Retreat Director
Position Type: Year-Round
Location (city and state): Banner Elk, NC
Salary Range: $20,000 to $30,000
Benefits: On-site housing provided with utilities included.
Paid time off.
Meals provided when groups are on site.
Employer paid health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement benefits available.
Job Description:
Holston Camp & Retreat Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Established as a Presbyterian camp and now welcoming guests from all faith traditions, Holston provides a distinctive setting for year-round outdoor ministry. The Center serves more than 500 campers each summer and hosts numerous retreat groups throughout the year. Its location—nestled between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain ski areas—offers both a temperate summer climate and access to winter recreation.
The Program & Retreats Director is a full-time, year-round leadership position responsible for planning and implementing Holston’s summer camp programs and for managing retreat and guest services throughout the year. This role requires a highly organized, hospitality-minded professional who is comfortable supervising seasonal staff, coordinating multiple program elements simultaneously, and serving as the primary contact for parents, guests, and retreat leaders. The position includes on-site residence and shared on-call responsibilities with the Executive Director.
Shared on-call responsibilities with the Executive Director as needed.
Contact Info:
Madeline Horne
6993 Hickory Nut Gap Rd.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
919-618-5622 | EMAIL
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