Seaside Ministry Programs Director

Evangelical Covenant Church; Neptune Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $80,000-$115,000 commens.

Paid vacation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association is seeking a Christ-centered Program Director to lead year-round ministry programming, including worship experiences, performing arts, guest experiences, and recreational opportunities at one of the country’s historic seaside communities.

The role reports to the COO and works with the Program Chair and Committee to ensure mission, values, and strategic direction are reflected in all programming while maintaining excellence and collaboration across generations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology or related field required; M.Div. preferred.
• Active growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with mission and Statement of Faith of OGCMA.
• Experience planning and evaluating programs within ministry/nonprofit/hospitality.
• Experience leading staff and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work with trustees, committees, staff, volunteers, artists.
• Knowledge of print, digital, social media platforms.
• Servant-hearted leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop cohesive annual programming strategy aligned with mission, heritage, and priorities.
• Coordinate programming with the COO, Program Chair, Program Committee, staff and ministry leaders.
• Evaluate programs for missional alignment, quality, participation, sustainability, and effectiveness.
• Honor OG CMA traditions while strengthening and improving programming.
• Provide leadership for worship services and spiritual formation programs.
• Lead concerts and community arts events; oversee major traditions and events.
• Develop budgets and manage financial stewardship; coordinate external partnerships.
• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers and staff for worship, hospitality, recreation, music, and community programming.
• Foster communication across programming teams and cross-departmental coordination.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Program strategy

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology

Master of Divinity preferred

Job description

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association is seeking a Christ-centered Program Director to lead year-round ministry programming, including worship experiences, performing arts, guest experiences, and recreational opportunities at one of the country’s historic seaside communities.

The role reports to the COO and works with the Program Chair and Committee to ensure mission, values, and strategic direction are reflected in all programming while maintaining excellence and collaboration across generations.