Seaside Program Director: Lead Worship & Community Arts

Ministrylist; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and retirement plan

Free beach access

Flexible schedule with remote work

Job summary

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) seeks a Christ-centered Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for worship, spiritual formation, performing arts, community events, recreation, and guest experiences.

Reporting to the COO and collaborating with the Program Chair, you will develop and oversee mission-aligned programming, build partnerships, and lead staff and volunteers while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field; an M.Div. or Theology degree is preferred.
• Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association's Statement of Faith.
• Experience leading programs in ministry, nonprofit, cultural, hospitality, or related settings.
• Experience managing staff, volunteers, budgets, vendors, timelines, and multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Creativity, sound judgment, conflict-resolution skills, and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee an annual programming strategy aligned with the organization's mission and Christian heritage.
• Coordinate worship services, Gospel Musical Ministries, retreats, and spiritual formation programs.
• Lead concerts, performing arts, community traditions, and major seasonal events.
• Build relationships with artists, speakers, vendors, ministry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and support staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Manage program budgets, contracts, scheduling, communications and operations.
• Oversee Grove Hall Retreat and Conference Center and The HUB Welcome Center.
• Provide leadership for recreation, hospitality, and guest experiences.
• Evaluate programs for quality, participation, sustainability and mission alignment.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Timelines & scheduling

Interpersonal leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field

M.Div. or Theology preferred

Job description

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) seeks a Christ-centered Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for worship, spiritual formation, performing arts, community events, recreation, and guest experiences.

Reporting to the COO and collaborating with the Program Chair, you will develop and oversee mission-aligned programming, build partnerships, and lead staff and volunteers while managing budgets and schedules.