Summer Camp Ministry Director

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

403(b) contribution

Job summary

A community-focused church in Minneapolis is seeking a Summer Camp Ministry Director to lead its youth camp programming. The role includes planning and staffing the summer camp, engaging with volunteers, and building partnerships with like-minded churches. Candidates should have a proven track record in camp direction and a passion for sharing faith through camp experiences. This part-time position anticipates around 20 hours of work per week, with competitive benefits including paid vacation and a 403(b) contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a camp director focusing on youth camp programming and staffing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement summer camp programming at Trinity.
• Recruit and train volunteers for summer camp.
• Build partnerships with like-minded churches for joint camping efforts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in camp programming

Education

Follower of Jesus

Experience as a camp director (3+ years)

Job description

Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Summer Camp Ministry Director

• Address: 5212 41st Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
• Position Title: Summer Camp Ministry Director
• Position Type: Part Time
• Description:

  Join our team in this important ministry to share the love of Jesus. Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls is an LCMC congregation located in south Minneapolis. Our church’s mission is to be a “Community of Good News proclaiming and practicing the way of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.” The church has a decades long legacy of fun and meaningful summer camp ministry at Camp Patmos (www.camp-patmos.org ), located in Hackensack, MN. We are excited to expand this ministry with the goal of having more youth encounter Jesus at summer camp.

  The Summer Camp Ministry Director is responsible for the planning, programming, staffing, and implementation of Trinity’s youth summer camp ministry. They will work with a committed team of volunteers to assist them. In addition, the role will work to identify like-minded churches and build partnerships with them to join Trinity in our camping ministry. The role reports to the Lead Pastor and will partner with other staff to ensure ministry alignment.

  Qualifications include: A follower of Jesus who knows they are saved by His grace and has experienced the life changing value of a camp experience for youth. Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a camp director to include developing programming, marketing the camp, hiring staff, training staff, and providing high quality summer camp experiences for students and volunteers. Strong organizational and communication skills.

  The hours for this role per week will vary given the cyclical nature of a summer camp ministry, however it is anticipated to be approximately 20 hours a week when averaged over a calendar year. Benefits will include paid vacation and 403(b) contribution. We are open to considering applicants who live in MN but outside the Twin Cities metro area.

  If interested in this role apply via email at [e-mail] including a cover letter and resume and noting the job title in the subject line of the email.

  Our website is www.trinityfalls.org .