Chief Executive Officer

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.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Full authority for the organizational structure and direct oversight of personnel. Currently, direct supervision of the COO and Director of Development. Lead the Executive Team, which includes the General Managers of WBC and BDC, Sales Manager, and Business Office Manager.  

MINISTRY STATEMENT

Warm Beach Camp Ministries exist to share the hope and love of Christ through camping ministries and experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

At Black Diamond Camp, we exist to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships and biblical truth. 

At Rainier Camp and Retreat Center, we exist to provide Christ-centered hospitality to groups seeking adventure in God's wild creation.

At Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, we exist to provide Christ-centered environments, experiences and resources to draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences and events.  

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

This is a full-time, year-round position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Board of Directors outlines the values that best exemplify someone in this role: 

Core Values

(Personal faith characteristics that must be evident for a candidate to be considered for the role)

• 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

Character Values

(Personal qualities that are most important for the candidate to be a successful CEO of WBCM)

• 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

Competency Values

(Most important competencies for the CEO to possess)

• 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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.

REASONING ABILITY

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job.

The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve months a year, with a two-year contract, subject to Board of Administration approval. Compensation and benefits to be established by the Camp's Board of Directors.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated by the Board of Directors. 

CROSS TRAINING

This employee will be available to be cross-trained into other areas of the ministry as needs arise.