Assistant Director / Program Director for Prairie River Camp

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.

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

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth For Christ incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.