Chief Executive Officer

Black Diamond and Warm Beach Camp•Florence, WA

About The Position

SUMMARY This position leads and directs the organization toward its mission, based on ministry objectives, financial benchmarks, and accomplishment of Board and CEO goals. This position oversees the COO and the Development Team in pursuing the mission and objectives of the ministry. The person in this position shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior towards colleagues, guests, volunteers, donors, and community members. Overarching Priority Through individual and corporate prayerful discernment, ensure the overall ministry of WBCM is focused on and responding to God’s leadership. Board Engagement and Strategic Leadership The WBCM Board of Directors is a spiritual community called by God to steward/govern a piece of His Kingdom work on earth. In that context, the CEO will: Collaboratively lead in the strategic planning and visionary development of the ministry with fiscal viability and capital development. Support the governance work of the Board through good communication, advisory input, and insight in support of key decisions facing the board. Support the Board’s fiduciary responsibility by providing for professional fiscal management in alignment with Board policy and sound risk management in accordance with industry standards. Organizational Leadership Provide executive oversight of all programs, services, staff, and ministry operations. Provide leadership and engage in fund development in support of strategic priorities. Develop and maintain an organizational culture that recruits and retains strong staff and cultivates spiritual health and community vitality. Serve as key spokesperson for the ministry in times of crisis and in public settings that further the reputation, advance the mission, and encourage participation. Oversee working with all government and regulatory agencies, and maintain camping standards as set forth by Christian Camping International and the American Camping Association. Fund Development and External Relations Serve as the ministry’s chief advocate, strengthening visibility and trust. Lead major donor engagement and fund development strategy in collaboration with the Development Staff. Actively participate in community engagement, speaking and writing to as to represent the Camp’s ministry to the broader constituency throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Promote volunteerism and cultivate relationships with volunteers and volunteer networks. Engage in church and civic partnerships that further the ministry.

Requirements

PERSONAL FAITH: Exudes a vibrant Christian faith and commitment
THEOLOGICAL VIEW: Embraces the Wesleyan Free Methodist heritage
VOCATIONAL CALLING: Called to the ministry of Christian camping
INWARD TRAITS: Integrity, wisdom, humility, patience, responsibility, compassion
OUTWARD TRAITS: Optimism, good humor, love for others
GROWTH MINDSET: Forward thinker who embraces personal and professional growth over maintaining the status quo; well-informed and accepting new opportunities
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Emphasizes serving others, sharing power, and developing individuals to achieve their best; evident skills include listening, empathy, awareness, foresight, persuasion, and commitment to long term staff and organizational growth.
SKILLED COMMUNICATIOR: Provides clear communication across diverse audiences; effective at resolving conflict and bridging diverse views
BUSINESS ACCUMEN: Deep understanding of finance, fundraising, operations, markets, and risk management
ANTICIPATOR OF CHANGE: Resilient and nimble; able to creatively lead under pressure in changing environments; moving the ministry forward while honoring its past
TEAM BUILDER: Ability to work collegially to achieve a transparent, open, and supportive Board/CEO environment
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, five or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the organization toward its mission.
Oversee the COO and the Development Team.
Collaboratively lead in the strategic planning and visionary development of the ministry.
Support the governance work of the Board.
Support the Board’s fiduciary responsibility.
Provide executive oversight of all programs, services, staff, and ministry operations.
Provide leadership and engage in fund development.
Develop and maintain an organizational culture that recruits and retains strong staff.
Serve as key spokesperson for the ministry.
Oversee working with all government and regulatory agencies.
Serve as the ministry’s chief advocate, strengthening visibility and trust.
Lead major donor engagement and fund development strategy.
Actively participate in community engagement.
Promote volunteerism and cultivate relationships with volunteers and volunteer networks.
Engage in church and civic partnerships that further the ministry.