Overview
The Pines Catholic Camp seeks a dynamic leader who is passionate about camp ministry! This is an incredible opportunity to pour into the next generation of Gen Z leaders and Gen Alpha youth. Be part of our growing mission and a 35+ year legacy of faith, fun, and friendship.
What You'll Do:
- Use your vision and creativity for dynamic Catholic faith formation programming to blend established Pines traditions and ministry approaches with new, innovative, and contemporary strategies for creating belonging, evangelizing, and catechizing youth and adults.
- Make a HUGE impact on the lives of college students as they work as missionaries during our summer programs! Mentor young adults to be stronger leaders and live more authentically as disciples, especially as they learn to be relational ministry leaders for campers.
- Integrate the unlimited possibilities of outdoor learning and exploration into experiences and programs for campers and staff.
- Build a culture of highly intentional, relational ministry where we walk alongside campers in their faith journey as we help them grow in virtue, character, and resiliency through top-tier camp programming.
- Enjoy living in a Christ-centered community with camp staff and working on a collaborative, mission-driven team in the beautiful setting of 130 scenic acres of the East Texas forest.
- Be part of our planning and growth for the future, including new construction, development of new programs, expansion beyond camp property, building our missionary program, and more.
Summer Camp is our busiest season at The Pines, and the Associate Director will take on the challenge of leading all of our summer programming and staff! You’ll be the hub for the vision and implementation of developmentally appropriate and Christ-centered summer programming for 3,300+ campers ages 7-18! If recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and managing 200+ college-age young adults sounds like the kind of young adult ministry where you thrive, this job might be a great fit for you.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to Catechetics, Youth Ministry, Education, Recreation Management, Business Management, or Social Work, or an equivalent combination of business leadership, education, and ministry experience.
- Experience working with students in youth ministry, educational, or camp environments
- Knowledge of childhood development principles
- Experience working with college-age young adults preferred
- Familiarity with camp operations and activities preferred
- The candidate must be a faith-filled Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and actively practicing their faith.
- All employees of The Pines Catholic Camp must pass a background check, reference check, and the Safe Environment training from the Diocese of Tyler.
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- On-site family housing and utilities (excluding internet) are provided.
- Frequent meals in the Dining Hall provided.
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