Camp & Discipleship Director: Lead Year‑Round Youth Ministry

Nipawin; Whiteshell Hutterite Colony; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing May-Aug

Internet & cell phone allowance

Meals during events

Benefits package

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

Camp Nutimik seeks a Camp & Discipleship Director to lead year-round programs and discipleship. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director and involves developing yearly programming, mentoring staff, and fostering strong camper relationships both in summer and year-round activities.

The ideal candidate is a mature Christian with post-secondary education in Biblical/Youth Ministry, strong communication skills, and a track record of team leadership in camp or youth settings.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for camp and outdoor ministry, living for Jesus, training leaders and for seeing young people know Jesus and grow in their faith.
• Post-secondary education in Biblical Studies/Pastoral/Youth Ministry or equivalent education or experience.
• Mature Christian, able to agree with the Camp Nutimik statement of faith and values, mission & purpose.
• Tested ability to lead others in a camp ministry, youth ministry or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creation and development of all elements of year-round programming (including physical spaces).
• Planning, budgeting and purchasing of equipment and material supplies.
• Assist with facility projects & maintenance needs, as able.
• Involved in the greater strategic planning for development of all property and facilities.
• Together with the Senior Leadership Team, communication and scheduling of chapel speakers and other weekly guests related to summer program; assisting in summer Sunday church service planning, as needed.
• Administrative tasks relating to the greater ministry needs of camp.
• Fostering spiritual growth and connection: building meaningful connections with campers, mentoring summer staff, and investing in the lives of children and youth both during the summer and throughout the year.
• Leading and supporting spiritual programming at camp, including devotions, Bible studies, and one-on-one mentoring.
• Providing year-round discipleship & leadership development opportunities through follow-up programs, events, and outreach.
• Developing an engaging curriculum to extend the camp theme at events and meetings throughout the year.
• Modeling a growing relationship with Jesus in all areas of leadership and service.
• Recruitment, hiring, training, encouraging and management of seasonal staff for all seasons of activity and programs.
• Administration related to the hiring process: interviews, communication and paperwork.
• Hosting of various groups on site.
• Working in mission collaboration with partners, particularly Manitoba Baptist Association.
• Assisting in team building and conflict resolution as needed.
• Ensure all promotional materials and digital media are accurate and up to date.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop strategy to grow programming.
• Development, coordination and facilitation of events and individual meetings to promote Camp Nutimik.
• Management of social media in cooperation with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Speaking at church and youth services, including possible preaching at Sunday camp church services.
• Assist with elements of camp fundraising.

Skills

Passion for camp ministry

Leadership development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Post-secondary in Biblical Studies/Youth Ministry

Tools

Google Docs

Canva

CampBrain

Job description

Camp Nutimik seeks a Camp & Discipleship Director to lead year-round programs and discipleship. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director and involves developing yearly programming, mentoring staff, and fostering strong camper relationships both in summer and year-round activities.

The ideal candidate is a mature Christian with post-secondary education in Biblical/Youth Ministry, strong communication skills, and a track record of team leadership in camp or youth settings.