Executive Director / COO

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director / COO – Exempt Position

REPORTS TO: CEO

POSITION SUMMARY: The Eagle Sky of the Ozarks (ESO) Executive Director / COO is the senior onsite Leadership and Management Executive.

Desired Attributes

• Cultural Fit: Dedicated, Mature Christian; Holy Spirit Led; Servant Mentality; Humble; Organization Spiritual DNA; Avoids Mission Drift;
• Integrity & Honesty: Trustworthy; Nothing withheld from the Board; Willingness to admit and correct mistakes; Transparent; Understands fiscal accountability;
• Functional Expertise: Must have Excellent Communication Skills with the Board, the CEO, Staff, Donors, and the Public; Willingness to keep others informed; Understands Need to Know; Exceptional Leadership Skills;
• Industry Understanding and Knowledge: Understands the Christian Camping Ministry; Understands the nonprofit world; Involvement in Regional and National professional organizations;
• Develops Staff: Outstanding management skills, managing both staff and resources effectively; Identifies Talents, Gifts, and Traits in Employees; Mentors Employees; Works to develop exceptional employees;
• Drives Results: Leadership Skills; Develop Leadership Skills in Directors and Managers; Develops and Institutes a strong, broad donor base;
• Learns Relentlessly: Learns what works, what doesn’t work, what needs to improve, what needs to change;
• Team Player: Works to implement the Vision, Mission, and Objectives of the organization; Loyalty; Avoids independent objectives; Avoids radical changes in the Mission and Objectives of the organization; Manages with firmness and compassion; Focuses on problem-solving;
• Creative: Ability to think critically; Willing to think outside the “box”; Willing to consider a better method to accomplish the goal;
• Policies and Procedures: Develop policies and procedures that fulfill the organization’s legal requirements, mission, and objectives and create a safe and secure environment for all staff and guests.

Essential Functions

1. Overall:

• Support the Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, and Statement of Faith of The Eagle Sky Foundation.
• Incorporate the Eagle Sky culture and character development of Caring, Honesty, Trustworthiness, Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, and Accountability when interacting with the Board, Staff, Guests, and the Public.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, including summer staff.

2. Program Leadership and Management:

• Ensure the planning, implementation, and quality of All Camp Programs.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, and overseeing the implementation of all regulations and licensing.
• Provide a Camp Leadership Program for all Directors and Managers.
• Knowledgeable of all Program areas.
• Coordinate all Programs and Activities.

3. Supervision:

• Responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all Directors.
• Conduct Staff Meetings and Training.
• Work with the Board and CEO as necessary.

4. Property Management:

• Responsible for ensuring all Camp Property is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operable conditions at all times.
• Assure all staff and volunteers are trained to safely and properly use Camp equipment and supplies.

5. Budget:

• Work with the CFO to develop an Annual Operating Budget and an Annual Capital Expenditure Budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Monitor income and expenses and stay within budget, reporting all variances for +/- 5% to the CEO.
• Monitor staffing requirements and make recommendations to the CEO.
• Provide monthly reports to the CEO regarding all guest and staffing.

6. Camp Promotion and Community Relations:

• Design and implement a Marketing Program.
• Develop Marketing materials in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop a Program to communicate with alumni and donors regularly.
• Develop and Cultivate a broad Donor Base.
• Develop and Implement Fund Raising Programs.
• Develop a Grant application program.
• Make recommendations to the CEO for developing a Volunteer Program.

7. Qualifications:

• Must obtain any necessary certifications.
• Three years minimum experience in a supervisory capacity; previous experience as a successful Christian Camp Executive Director is Highly Desirable.

Camp Housing

• The Executive Director is required to live on Camp Property. A modern 3-5 bedroom home will be provided.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work nontraditional hours in a salaried exempt role.
• Ability to be ambulatory in the camp setting.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

Compensation

• Base Salary: To be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, IRA Retirement Matching.
• Housing: Modern 3-5 bedroom home on Camp Property.
• Vehicle: Suburban Vehicle assigned to Executive Director.

Eagle Sky is always looking for hardworking individuals to join our team. Our full-time positions vary in position and availability, so if you are interested, just download a full-time application provided in the link below and email it to We look forward to hearing from you!

A camp like no other,
in a place like no other.