Executive Director

Role overview

Indian Hills Camp is seeking an Executive Director to provide overall leadership for camp operations, staff, programs, facilities, finances, and community relationships in Jamul, California. This role works closely with the board and divisional camp directors to advance the camp’s mission, vision, and day-to-day effectiveness.

Governance and board coordination

• Meet regularly with the board to review camp needs, challenges, and priorities.
• Participate in meetings with board committees focused on facilities, finance, and personnel.
• Prepare reports for board meetings covering executive activity, facilities, finance, and personnel matters.
• Remain accountable to the board and follow board direction.
• May also serve on the board while holding this position.
• Maintain compliance with written agreements and policies connected to Rough Acres Foundation, including facility rules, building projects such as the dining hall or multi-purpose building, and requirements related to water systems and other regulations.

Staff leadership and people management

• Support, oversee, and evaluate divisional camp directors, including the Director of Guest Experience, Director of Site Operations, and Director of Development.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and review staff and volunteers.
• Provide training on camp policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure staff members who live on site follow camp rules and maintain a respectful living environment.
• Protect the organization’s structure, mission, and vision in daily leadership decisions.

Camp operations and program support

• Help plan the annual camp calendar and seasonal schedule.
• Host rental groups and support off-season camping activities.
• Work with divisional directors on counselor recruitment and outreach to new churches, schools, and groups.
• Review camps, programs, and employee performance on a regular basis.
• Ensure camp policies and regulations are consistently followed.

Community engagement and growth

• Partner with divisional directors to increase camp and facility usage.
• Encourage participation from churches and volunteers in the camp experience.
• Help manage the camp website and social media presence.
• Identify new ways to bring groups to Indian Hills Camp.
• Develop marketing ideas and strategies that expand camp use.
• Create opportunities to engage new donors.
• Maintain positive relationships with neighboring communities.

Camp experience and ministry

• Work with divisional directors to build a strong, well-communicated team for camps and programs.
• Lead, support, and delegate ministry and worship activities in a way that is biblically grounded and meaningful for children.
• Collaborate with staff to develop programs and curriculum aligned with the camp’s mission and vision.

Business, finance, and administration

• Develop the annual budget and monitor spending to stay within plan.
• Strengthen financial and administrative risk-management processes.
• Oversee computer network security and physical data protection.
• Manage emergency response planning and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with county inspections and related requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial records.
• Reduce operating costs while improving camp income.
• Manage personnel records, employee benefits, and the employee handbook.
• Supervise administrative work across the office, camp store, and facilities teams.
• Follow financial policies and procedures established with Rough Acres Foundation.
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the Major Use Permit.

Additional expectations

• Attend the annual camping conference for professional and personal development.
• Maintain membership in the Christian Camp and Conference Association or a similar organization.
• Be open to taking leadership and related training courses.
• Take on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Compensation and housing

The position offers an annual salary of $110,000. An onsite housing option is available, with the annual salary adjusted if housing is selected.

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree or an equivalent background is preferred.