Site Name: Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center Position Title: Assistant Program Director Position Type: Year-Round Presbyterian Location (city and state): Brownstown, Indiana Job Description:Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, a Presbyterian (PCUSA) camp nestled next to the Jackson-Washington State Forest in southern Indiana, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Program Director. This position will assist in developing and administering Pyoca-hosted programs, camps, and youth retreats, and assist in hosting and hospitality for guest groups. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, creative individuals with a passion for camp ministry and proven experience in the field. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references to Executive Director Mike Davis, mike@pyoca.org. Contact Info:Mike Davis886 E County Road 100 SBrownstown, IN 472208123583413 | EMAIL Pyoca-Assistant-Program-Director-Job-Description-Approved-Mar.-2022.pdf
Site Director – Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center
Site Name: Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center Position Title: Site Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Moravia, NY Salary Range: 50000 to 65000 Benefits: On-site Housing, Relocation Benefits, Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Holidays, Generous Time Off Policies Job Description: The Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church has an exciting opportunity for a Site Director at our Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center located in Moravia, NY, near the beautiful city of Auburn, NY. The Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center boasts over 200 wooded acres, a beautiful gorge, and over a mile of shoreline on Owasco Lake. This position offers excellent benefits, including on-site housing. Relocation benefits are provided for this position. Camp & Retreat Ministries operates sites, facilities, and programs for the purpose of extending the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. All staff are expected to help fulfill this purpose in the performance of the specific responsibilities of their job. The Site Director is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a wide range of services for Camp & Retreat Ministries (CRM) in accordance with policies and practices established by the Upper New York Conference and the Executive Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries. These include compliance, recruiting, training, supervision, maintenance, programming, and management. For job description and to apply online,. please visit the Job Opportunities page of our website at www.unyumc.org Contact Info: Tracy Rickett 7481 Henry Clay Blvd Liverpool, NY 13088 3158982017 | EMAIL Site-Director-Casowasco-Final.pdf
Executive Director – Mt. Cross Ministries
Site Name: Mt. Cross Ministries Position Title: Executive Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Ben Lomond, CA Salary Range: 60000 to 80000 Benefits: Generous vacation, Portico benefits, housing on site provided. Job Description: The Executive Director provides management, and oversight of all Mt. Cross Ministries operations and programs. As the sole Lutheran Outdoor Ministry in Northern California and Nevada, this leadership is intended to strengthen all congregations and ministry partners in this territory. As the chief administrative officer, the Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the vision and mission of the organization. The Executive Director plans, executes, supervises, and shepherds the programs, operations, facilities, fundraising, marketing, staffing and financial resources of Mt. Cross Ministries. Contact Info: Mary Hanna-Weir 2314 Park Ave SANTA CLARA, California 95050 6083479456 | EMAIL Mt.-Cross-Executive-Director-Job-Posting-Nov-17-2022.pdf
Designated Managing Director – N-Sid-Sen Camp and Retreat Center
Site Name: N-Sid-Sen Camp and Retreat Center Position Title: Designated Managing Director Position Type: Year-Round Presbyterian Location (city and state): Harrison, Idaho Job Description: N-Sid-Sen is seeking a Designated Managing Director for 2-3 Years with the option to apply for permanent position. N-Sid-Sen is a year-round ministry of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ that hosts and helps coordinate conferences, retreats, special events, and camps for people of all ages. Although some of these activities are directly related to the members and churches of PNCUCC, our facility also provides a place of extravagant welcome for people of other faiths, non-profits, and service organizations. Contact Info: Kaila Russell 28544 NE 19th Pl Carnation, WA 98014 425-941-6279 | EMAIL N-Sid-Sen-Camp-and-Retreat-Center-Job-Description.pdf
Executive Director – Lutherhaven
Site Name: Lutherhaven Position Title: Executive Director Position Type: Year-Round Presbyterian Location (city and state): Coeur d’Alene, ID Job Description: Lutherhaven has engaged GSB to help with the search for their next Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible staff and board at one of the premier camping ministries in the country. Lutherhaven has 4 locations with a wide range of ministry, with the original site and offices are nestled on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Please see the attached position description for a full understanding of this opportunity. Applications will be screen on a rolling basis. Contact Info: Evan Moilan 125 Fallow Way Bastrop, TX 78602 979-702-0406 | EMAIL Lutherhaven-ED-Position-Description-Final.pdf
The Latest News from the Campfire Collective
The March issue of the association’s Branches enewsletter is now available. It features updates related to the Compass Points certificate program, exhibitor/sponsor registration, and the upcoming deadlines for the Director Survey and Great Gathering workshops. If you did not receive this in your email inbox, you can subscribe by going to the sign-up page.
An Official Statement by the PCCCA Board Concerning Summer Programs at Our Camps and Conference Centers – April 27
The mission of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association is to equip leaders for vibrant and sustainable ministries. Each PCCCA camp and conference center is unique. They vary in size, location, finances, and focus. A decision for one camp or conference center may or may not be appropriate for another. Currently, many camp leaders and wider leadership are making decisions related to their summer programming in 2020 from how to operate safely in the midst of a pandemic all the way to suspending all summer operations. The decisions made by our camp and conference centers should be expected to be as varied as the sites themselves. During this COVID-19 crisis, PCCCA’s goal is to provide resources and support for our members so that each member site can make the best decision possible according to their unique circumstances. Our prayers are with each of these important ministries.
A Zoom Gathering for our Camp and Conference Leaders is Held Every Third Thursday
Our monthly Zoom calls are held almost every third Thursday of the month at 11:00am EDT. These Zoom call with your fellow camp and conference leaders will cover a specific topic, as well as offer mutual support. We hope you will be a part of this conversation. You can join us for the Zoom call listed below at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88029467322?pwd=NmFXU0RKQytjTUtFOVRKYWxmaVFPZz09. The passcode is ZA7SUt. Our April Zoom call is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 11:00am EasternThe topic for our call is Senior High Leadership/Counselor in Training programs. What seems to be working well with that program? How is it structured? Are you trying anything new this summer? If you have files that relate to this program, it would be wonderful if you could share them during the call. Our May Zoom call is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 11:00am EasternThe topic for our call is Staff Training. Do you do any pre-training before you see them face-to-face? What is your training schedule? What activities do you use for group building with your staff? Are you making any changes this summer? If you have files that relate to your training, it would be wonderful if you could share them during the call. We hope you will join us for these times of fellowship and support among your fellow camp and conference leaders. If you have a topic suggestion for a future call, please contact Joel Winchip.
The Virtual Camp Portal for Our PCCCA Member Sites
Are you seeking new ways to offer programming to campers and their families? PCCCA partnering with the Office of Christian Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and the web developer, Worship Times, to offer our member sites a platform for virtual programming. Click on the image to learn more about this exciting new resource.
A Report from the 2020 Maintenance Connection
Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center hosted the 14th gathering of Maintenance Connection with 19 participants representing 5 denominations from 17 different sites across the US and Canada. This year’s event is the largest gathering of resent years, welcoming many new faces and ideas along with renewing old friendships from the past. The event centered on relaxing, renewal of the soul, and continuing education. We learned about “green janitorial supplies,” pest control, and pressure washing to keep our sites clean and appealing. Our day out activities took us to the “toy” store where we were able to ride and explore new equipment, such as a stand-up mower, a riding all-terrain zero turn mower, a riding leaf blower, chain saws and many other wishful items. Next we stopped for a local treat of strawberry shortcake and milkshakes, as it is the middle of strawberry season in Florida. We rounded out our day with a tour of a distillery and then on to downtown Tampa to relax with good food and fellowship. Conversations topics of disaster preparedness, training up the next generation, and preparing for retirement were informative and thought provoking. We thank the Cedarkirk staff for their hospitality, offering vespers in the evening, and the great food that was served. Many of the participants expressed the time that we shared as being just what they needed even as they had many projects they left behind and would return to even more. As we wrapped up the week, we look forward to next year’s event to be held at Crestfield Camp & Conference Center in Slippery Rock Pennsylvania.