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 overs … (text truncated for brevity)

• Through individual and corporate prayerful discernment, ensure the overall ministry of WBCM is focused on and responding to God’s 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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

(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

(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

(Most important competencies for the CEO to possess)

• SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
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