Executive Director, Faith-Based Camp & Community Growth

ARUMC; Hot Springs, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private on-site housing

Job summary

ARUMC's Camp Tanako in Hot Springs, Arkansas, seeks an Executive Director to lead the camp and retreat ministry. The ED serves as chief executive and operations leader, reporting to the Board of Trustees, and will guide fundraising, donor cultivation, grants, and capital campaigns while overseeing programs and staff.

Ideal candidate has deep Christian faith, nonprofit fundraising experience, at least three years in camp ministry or related fields, strong communication, financial management, and

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to Christian faith and nonprofit mission.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
• At least three years in camp ministry, outdoor education, youth ministry, or nonprofit leadership.
• Strong skills in communication, financial management, and team leadership.
• Experience in a United Methodist setting and ACA accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor cultivation, grant writing, and capital campaign efforts.
• Build partnerships with churches, foundations, and conference partners.
• Provide leadership for summer and year‑round programming.
• Oversee staff, finances, and facilities.
• Engage with churches and the wider community as an ex-officio board member.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Capital campaigns

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Team leadership

Job description

ARUMC's Camp Tanako in Hot Springs, Arkansas, seeks an Executive Director to lead the camp and retreat ministry. The ED serves as chief executive and operations leader, reporting to the Board of Trustees, and will guide fundraising, donor cultivation, grants, and capital campaigns while overseeing programs and staff.

Ideal candidate has deep Christian faith, nonprofit fundraising experience, at least three years in camp ministry or related fields, strong communication, financial management, and