Executive Director

Kenbrook Bible Camp and Retreat Center (Lebanon, Pa. )

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Kenbrook Bible Camp and Retreat Center (Kenbrook) exists to be like Christ in all relationships to facilitate a closer connection to God, self, others, and nature. Birthed out of a local BIC church, Kenbrook is owned by the Atlantic Conference of BIC U.S.

The Executive Director provides broad strategic leadership of Kenbrook in all facets of its ministry. The Executive Director is responsible to the Kenbrook Board of Directors. This is role is full-time, year-round, and salaried.

Essential Qualities and Characteristics

  • A devoted follower of Jesus Christ who exudes that faith in his/her life and leadership.
  • A person respected by others for his/her integrity and character.
  • Deeply committed to the spiritual and relational value of camp and retreat ministry.
  • Flexible and accommodating to the time and fluctuating demands of camp and retreat operations, while maintaining appropriate boundaries for self-care.
  • Understanding of the Christian church as the body of Christ which transcends denominations, nations, cultures, and all temporal affiliations.
  • Knowledgeable and appreciative of the history and heritage of Kenbrook as he/she leads into the future is preferred, but not required.
  • Supportive of the core values and doctrine of the Brethren in Christ Church and willing to lead Kenbrook accordingly.
  • Committed to maintaining a strong connection between Kenbrook and the Atlantic
  • Conference of the Brethren in Christ Church and its individual congregations.
  • Prior leadership related experience required; Bachelor’s degree and past camp/retreat experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities

Vision Setting and Organizational Leadership

*This will occupy approximately 40% of the role

  • Lead the continuing development of the overall vision and strategic direction of Kenbrook, in concert with the Board of Directors.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, its subcommittees, and its individual members.

Development/Marketing:

*This will occupy approximately 30% of the role

  • Facilitate positive communication and relationships of the Kenbrook with campers, guests, donors, churches, alumni, and the community.
  • Provide for effective and fruitful fundraising among individuals, churches, businesses, and other funders through individual contacts, fundraising events, and other marketing efforts.
  • Work with the Development Coordinator on an effective marketing plan of Kenbrook’s various programs and services to the churches, businesses, nonprofits, and the general community.

Programmatic Oversight/ Operations:

*It is expected that this will occupy approximately 30% of the role.

  • As far as it depends on Kenbrook and its staff, ensure a positive experience for all of Kenbrook’s guests.
  • Ensure the growth and development of a high-quality youth summer camp and year-round retreat programming for all ages.
  • Provide supervision and leadership of: Director of Guest Relations, Development Coordinator, Coordinator of Youth Leadership Development, Maintenance Director, Youth Program Director, Head Cook, Head of Housekeeping, Bookkeeper, and Office Assistant.
  • Provide for the hiring, support, evaluation, and firing of staff in order to provide a dynamic team of committed, encouraged, united, and positive people who understand and support the mission and ministry of Kenbrook.
  • Oversee operational management and administration of the camp, including formulation of policies and procedures.
  • Provide for the stewardship of Kenbrook’s natural resources and maintenance of its buildings and infrastructure.
  • Financial management, including development and oversight of the annual budget

Note: This position description does not state or imply that the duties enumerated here are the only duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to or expected of this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties necessary to fulfill the mission/vision of the ministry. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send résumé and cover letter to the attention of the Kenbrook board at bicatlantic@bicus.org.