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Job Title: Managing Director Daycholah Center

Basic Function: To provide a well-organized, safe, world-class hospitality, ministry-filled experience for all UCCI events and retreat groups. Responsible for all programs, guests, staff, and operations at Daycholah Center including but not limited to the following departments/areas: Program Development, Summer Camp, Hospitality Services, Registration, Office Management, Food Services, Facilities Management, Staffing, Organizational Leadership, Waterfront Management, and Housekeeping Services.

This is a year-round position with on-site family housing included. Salary and benefit package based on experience.

Year-Round Principal Responsibilities:

  • Provide staff support for and work with the UCCI Leadership team, Board of Directors, and committees
  • Provide supervision and support to the Daycholah Center facility staff
  • Maintain an active connection with external partners such as the WI Conference UCC, Green Lake Association, and

Green Lake Sanitary District

  • Provide reports for UCCI and WI Conference UCC Board of Directors meetings
  • Oversee and support the work of Daycholah Center fundraising
  • Participate in the development of the annual budget for Daycholah Center
  • Actively work individually, and collectively to grow revenue.

Summer Camp and Year-Round Retreats:

  • Define camp goals and develop a program plan that reflects those goals
  • Prepare and finalize camp schedule and activities
  • Oversee and work with UCCI Leadership on the preparation and distribution of summer camp promotional materials
  • Define summer camp positions (paid & volunteer) and oversee the process of hiring, supervising, and training
  • Define and monitor risk as they relate to sponsored programs
  • Minister to all summer staff, camper, parent, and volunteer needs to ensure safety and well-being within the camp community
  • Set up and supervise on site office procedures, camp opening and closing procedures, and other necessary steps to ensure camp opens and closes safely
  • Follow and maintain the program budget for summer camp, overseeing all payments and receipts

Fundraising and Marketing:

  • Develop annual goals in conjunction with UCCI Leadership and Board of Directors
  • Actively participate and support a fundraising strategy
  • Work directly with UCCI Leadership and anyone hired to help in the support of the development and marketing programs

Retreat Groups:

  • Head up the team of year-round staff who welcome and meet guests’ needs
  • Build a relationship with group leaders so that they know who you are and feel comfortable sharing their experience at camp
  • Work with your staff and the schedule to make effective use of your facility

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous experience leading and managing a year-round camp or retreat center.
  • Either a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Business Management, or related field or combination of substantial proven experience combined with an appropriate leadership or outdoor ministry certification
  • Belief in, and commitment to bringing to life, the UCCI Mission Statement.
  • Commitment to integrate both personally and professionally into the surrounding communities.
  • Experienced boater and waterfront manager. The ideal candidate will possess or be willing to get Advance Lifeguarding Certification and WI Boater Safety Certification
  • Medical background helpful, or desire to obtain First Responder Certification
  • Committed to creating spaces of unconditional acceptance. Deep commitment to being open and affirming of LGBTQIA+ persons.
  • Experience working with youth in a camp setting. Passion for camp ministry.
  • Experience in leading and managing a business, ideally in a hospitality related field
  • Computer, word processing, and database management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to execute duties with a proactive approach to future responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Must be friendly, flexible, and lead by example to make hospitality come alive for guests.
  • Ability to work in and lead a team environment and manage a staff.
  • An inquisitive and curious mind that is able to balance tradition, and what works well, with areas that are open to improvements.
  • Ability to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and complete additional training on diversity and safe conduct in the workplace.

Salary Range/Compensation:  $50,000-60,000

Application Instructions:  Email resume and cover letter to Kaitlyn Boscaljon HR Manager at kboscaljon@ucci.org

Application Deadline:  October 1, 2024

Website:  Home - United Church Camps, Inc. (ucci.org)