Camping & Retreats
Welcome to Iowa United Methodist Camps & Retreats!
See below for the Pictured Rocks Camp and Retreat Center Site Director job posting
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We offer more than 500 events for children, youth, adults and families
at our three Camp & Retreat Centers
Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Board of Camp, Conference and Retreat Ministries
is to provide sacred space where Jesus Christ transforms lives,
persons grow in Christian discipleship and leaders are developed
to empower their local churches in the world;
and to facilitate this mission through Christian love.
Okoboji
Pictured Rocks
Wesley Woods
The Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Board of Camp, Conference and Retreat Ministries is seeking a full time Site Director for its Pictured Rocks Camp and Retreat Center near Monticello, Iowa.
This position will provide leadership, supervision, administration, and visioning for the year round ministry and operations of the Pictured Rocks site. This includes providing guidance and supervision to full-time and part-time staff and volunteers at the camp as well as ensuring a safe environment and hospitality to over 300 summer campers and many other retreat groups and guests during the course of the year. The site director is responsible for providing innovative leadership as it relates to developing unique ministry programs for people of all ages that will allow for faith development and growth as Christian disciples.
Other key position functions will be:
2. Oversee the financial management and fund development operations to allow for adequate annual funding and to meet long-term goals.
3. Design and implement a marketing plan to increase camp and retreat attendance and camp usage.
4. Work collaboratively with a state wide camping management team and a non-profit board.
5. Implement human resource management practices to recruit and retain seasonal and year-round staff.
6. Manage property development and maintenance needs to ensure stewardship of current resources and identification of future needs.
7. To manage, market, and develop retreat opportunities for faith and non-faith related organizations.
8. Oversee the daily operation of the camp and retreat center including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.
Visit www.iaumc.org/camps for the job description, application, and statement.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will also receive benefits, including health insurance and pension. Housing will also be available.
click here for the job description
click here for the job application
click here for the statement (must be submitted with application)
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. David Hobbs, Leadership Development Minister for Camps and Christian Formation at the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church: 515.974.8913 or david.hobbs@iaumc.org.
Application Deadline is March 1, 2012.
Connectional Ministry Staff:
| Name | Role | Phone |
| David Hobbs | LDM, Camping & Christian Formation | 515.974.8913 |
| Kathy Potter | Camp Registrar/Administrative Assistant | 800.765.1651 |
| Keith Shew, Site Director | Okoboji Camp & Retreat Center | 866.856.9862 |
| Gary Wilson, Site Director | Pictured Rocks Camp & Retreat Center | 866.651.1223 |
| Deke Rider, Site Director | Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center | 866.684.7753 |
Our Core Values that direct and inform our ministry:
Christ-centeredness * diversity * leadership * spirituality * relationships
fun/joy * love * self-esteem/self-worth * safety * connectionalism
Camping experiences bring positive change by offering a Christian community,
spiritual growth, skills development, fun staff who are enthusiastic and
good role models, and a safe outdoor setting.