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Assistant Director/Program Director for P.R.C.

Year-round Minnesota Camp ministry position



South Central Minnesota Youth For Christ is looking for an Assistant Director / Program Director for Prairie River Camp. This is a beautiful wooded 62 acre camp facility that currently has 145 year round beds and additional summer camp beds. Over 3,000 people spend time at the camp each year. Prairie River Camp is a member of CCCA and is an Angel Tree partnering camp. Prairie River Camp works with many churches and other likeminded partners coming in to do activities, retreats, and camps. We are looking for the right someone to help give leadership to the growth of this ministry while assisting with the overall operation and goals of Prairie River Camp. This job is a hands on leadership and administrative position. Next year we are planning to run a Middle School Camp and a High School Camp at Prairie River Camp. We are a small camp with big dreams. You can check out this ministry at: prairierivercamp.org

For details contact: greg@scmyfc.org

Prairie River Camp reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.



Primary duties of the Assistant Camp/Program Director will consist of overseeing the ministry of programmed camps, coordinating and facilitating retreat and guest groups, and effectively overseeing the administration of the camp as a whole. Additional duties will consist of fund development, public relations, and staff development. This position will have oversight over other full and part time staff, summer staff and volunteers.


This person’s duties are:

Programmed Camp Ministry:

Building partnerships with churches and other like-minded partners to reach youth and raise up life- long followers of Jesus.

Planning the theme, direction, and ministry focus of all programmed camps.

Recruiting and scheduling speakers, music leaders, volunteer teams and cabin leaders (counselors) for all programmed camps.

Providing training for all camp staff and volunteers

Oversee the registration process and housing assignments for all programmed camps.

Recruiting and hiring summer staff personnel


Facilitating Guest Groups & Retreats:

Provide clear rental information through various outlets regarding Prairie River Camp’s retreat and group options.

Communicate in a prompt manner to all guest group inquires.

Maintain a clear reservation process for all guest groups.

Set up, schedule and coordinate all housing, food service, and activity facilitation for guest group retreats.

Handle all payments and deposits.

Serve as the on-site host for guest group retreats.


Administration:

Produce camp budgets for all programmed camps.

Oversee the ordering and delivery of all food, program, housekeeping, and miscellaneous supplies for camp.

Ensure that the legal, Youth For Christ organizational and fiscal requirements are met through careful management.

Ensure that the camp complies with all state and local guidelines and requirements.

Attend Christian Camp and Conference Association regional conferences and Youth For Christ regional conferences.

Work closely with the PRC Ambassador Team to increase public relations.

Fund Development:

Work diligently to develop and maintain a funding base of personal supporters through a network of family and friends. The required amount will be determined by the Executive Director and the Board.

Work diligently to develop a local funding base through sharing the ministry with area churches, organizations, business and individuals.

Public Relations / Marketing:

Work to see that Prairie River Camp and its mission have visibility through the following avenues:

Speaking at local churches

Speaking at civic organizations

Speaking at Youth For Christ chapters and local ministry sites

Continuing to improve and upkeep the direct mail marketing plan

Continuing to improve and upkeep the email marketing plan

Utilizing paid and free advertisement options in newspaper, radio and TV.


Staff Development:

Recruit and select paid staff.

Train, place and supervise the staff to do the work of the ministry.

Lead in ongoing staff meetings and training that will further strengthen the group as a whole to pursue the mission of the organization.



Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).
Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).
Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

Knowledge & Skills:

Youth Ministry

Creative programming

Clear, concise communication

Public speaking

Public relations




Fundraising Responsibilities

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC/USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:

Full time position (40 - 50 hours per week)

Pay: (50% to be raised by employee)

*Base: $15,000 - $ 20,000

*Potential: $30,000 - $40,000

*Camp Housing & Utilities Provided

Benefits Include:

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations / Sick Days

Camp Housing & Utilities

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid - Must Raise Partial Support
Category:  Assistant Director

Updated: 12/23/2024 7:16:10 PM