ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. (CCCI) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to foster vibrant Christian communities in awe-inspiring outdoor settings where young people are spiritually transformed through Christ-centered relationships. Its camps in New Hampshire are Brookwoods for Boys founded in 1944 and Deer Run for Girls added in 1964. In 1999, Moose River Outpost near Jackman, Maine was added as an outdoor wilderness co-ed camp on 7,000 acres, with its own unique environment and programming. In addition to the camping ministry, CCCI operates two conference centers during the off-season, one on the New Hampshire campus and the other on the Maine property.

Each summer approximately 1200 campers enjoy two-week or four-week extended sessions, and 50 are enrolled in a multi-season Leadership Development Program which has traditionally provided a nucleus of future summer staffing.

Today, the CCCI camps have a long and storied history that spans multiple generations of camper families. Over the years, there has been a well cultivated and dedicated alumni base which has been passionately committed to the mission and remain deeply invested in the future success of the ministry enterprise.

Integrally woven into camp and the culture of CCCI has been the development and operation of a unique camper-centered environment which serves as a safety net for kids to be challenged through outdoor adventure, with the freedom to fail, learn and grow. Through the years, each camp has utilized the stunning wilderness environment for campers to celebrate God’s creation through understanding it, adventuring in it, and learning outdoor skills to be good stewards of it.

Leaders and staffers committed to Christ, well-trained and able to teach, have been instrumental in developing campers’ deepening understanding and commitment to Jesus Christ. Long-term traditions and mainstay programming are designed to impact the whole person’s spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development. The culture of each camp is characterized by stable, consistent, long-term, Christ-like service and lifetime God-centered relationships. These both model and foster relationships that produce hospitality, compassion, accountability, and trust.

Further, there is a strong sense of integrity and trickle-down transparency among caring tightknit staff, counselors, and campers. Finally, CCCI has an irrefutable reputation for having best-in-class facilities and is second to none concerning excellence in camping.

THE POSITION

This position provides visionary and strategic leadership for Camp Brookwoods for Boys, Camp Deer Run for Girls, Moose River Outpost and the Conference Centers on the New Hampshire and Maine campuses. The Executive Director is accountable for leading and directing the quality, viability, and well-being of the CCCI ministry, including oversight of all staff, facilities, operations, administration, programming, and fundraising. This search will identify and select the

successor to a long-standing incumbent who has served faithfully as Executive Director since 1994.

Executive Director reports to: Board of Directors

Reporting to the Executive Director: Director of Camp Brookwoods

Director of Camp Deer Run

Director of Moose River Outpost

Director of Ministry Services

Director of Brookwoods Conference Center

Director of Finance

Director of Alumni Relations

Director of Development

CCCI currently employs a staff of 15 full-time employees, and approximately 180 seasonal staff members.

COMPENSATION: Competitivesalary commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Medical healthcare, 401K, housing provided

LOCATION: Alton, New Hampshire on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The functions of the Executive Director role are driven and informed by the following priorities:

Operational: Oversee all aspects of CCCI’s summer camping and off-season conference ministries, as well as the related year-round management of the camps’ facilities

Provide for the long-term viability of the organization through sound business practices and fiscal accountability by effectively overseeing CCCI’s annual budget of $4.4 million, financial statements, and financial resources

Recognize need for capital improvements. Present and oversee a plan for existing facilities to be sustained and updated as needed

Keep momentum moving forward with the current $4.2M capital campaign with the goal of completing planned building projects and initiatives including additional housing and a multi-purpose building.

Current campaign is approximately 70% fully funded with multiple objective already completed. This is the second largest campaign in the organization’s history; a new Dining Hall and other additions, including the establishment of a $1M scholarship endowment fund, was completed a decade ago.

Spiritual: Following Christ’s example, act as a servant leader who fosters a vibrant, flourishing camp community, unified by love and with a desire to see others come to know and grow in Jesus Christ

Model what a relationship with Christ looks like, visibly demonstrating faith to others

Clearly articulate and share the gospel and provide spiritual guidance whether one-on-one, in small groups, or before large audiences

Maintain CCCI’s orthodox, traditional Christian position in the face of a post-Christian culture

Relational: Build trust and relationship with all camp stakeholders (campers, staff, alumni, donors, and board members)

Navigate an orderly and smooth relational transition from the long-standing leadership of the previous Executive Director. Achieve buy-in from the staff

Manage year-round staff by encouraging and coaching senior staff/managers, delegating where appropriate, and

upholding dedication to CCCI’s mission throughout the year

IDEAL QUALITIES

Operational Leadership:

Presents as a strategic, visionary thinker with excellent communication skills. Can cast vision, clearly and directly articulate that vision, and then implement it, with fluency in the analyzing and generating of relevant data

Inspires and compels others toward the mission. Is gifted with motivating others

Is eager to coach and mentor and understands how to develop a team. Sees and values the strengths and value in others and works to develop the team’s effectiveness

Discerns and delegates well. Trusts staff to do his or her work, but also knows when to “roll up the sleeves” and get involved in tasks

Values, respects, and works well with both male and female colleagues

Learns from mistakes and is open to constructive criticism, creating space for feedback from colleagues

Spiritual Leadership:

Models what a relationship with Christ looks like, visibly demonstrating their faith to others

Is fully committed to excellence in Christian camping as a meaningful evangelistic tool and who has confidence in the mission

Is passionate about seeing young people come to Christ and be spiritually formed by Him

Expresses a pastoral heart, and fosters a vibrant, flourishing camp community, unified by love and its desire to see others come to know Jesus Christ

Relational Excellence:

Is highly relational with strong interpersonal skills

Speaks with kindness, tact, and diplomacy

Approachable, warm, and engaging

Expresses empathy and compassion, showing personal care and genuine interest for people of all ages

Connects well with others, especially youth

Listens well, is slow to anger and quick to apologize and forgive

Draws out the best in others, motivates, and inspires

Personal Characteristics:

Expresses high emotional intelligence; is emotionally mature and self-aware

Practices integrity, honesty, and wise discernment. Exhibits wisdom

Possesses a deep love for camping and understands its immeasurable value for the development of youth

Utilizes quick and nimble thinking. Is creative and decisive

Is confident and self-assured, but appropriately humble and able to focus on the interests of others

Presents as flexible, adaptable, and teachable

Models excellence, perseverance, and grit

Maintains a high energy level

Is measured and calm while under stress

Comfortably navigates difficult conversations and brings conflict to a healthy resolution

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL/MINISTRY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Actively follows Jesus Christ, with a deep and authentic personal faith and robust prayer life

Aligns thoroughly with CCCI’s Statement of Faith and organizational positions

Exhibits deep biblical knowledge

Actively attends a local church

Demonstrates ability to engage in post-Christian dialogue and environments

Has successfully led and developed both the business and ministry functions of a comparably sized mission-focused organization or related experience, with a commensurate sized budget and staff

Has a minimum of ten years’ experience in Christian camping (camper, staff member, senior leader or equivalent)

Possesses at least a four-year undergraduate degree; advanced degree is preferable

If married, spouse is a supportive partner in the work of camp ministry

SEARCH AND SELECTION PROCESS:

C.O.O. Services LLC has been retained by the Board of Directors of CCCI to conduct this search. This opportunity is being shared with an extensive number of potential candidate referral sources in Christian camping. The names and contact information of nominated candidates and individuals interested in being considered should email a cover letter and resume to Jim.Gunlock "at" CooServices.com no later than December 16, 2022.

The Search Committee appointed by the CCCI Board of Directors will receive a slate of potential candidates advanced by C.O.O. Services LLC. After the Search Consultant has conducted both phone and videoconference interviews of candidates, a select number of individuals will be presented to the Search Committee for consideration. The Search

Committee will then conduct interviews of this pool of candidates. After reaching a decision the Committee will recommend a finalist to the Board of Directors. It is intended that the selected candidate be employed and in place at the commencement of the summer camping session in June 2023. There will be a transitional overlap period until the current Executive Director steps away on August 19, 2023.

CCCI is committed to a process that represents equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate in any way based on gender, race, age, color, national origin, veteran status, medical condition, or physical or mental disability. However, for searches on behalf of religious organizations, candidates will be evaluated based on the organization’s theological beliefs and religious practices.

The Search Consultant fully respects the need for confidentiality of information provided by interested parties and offer assurance that background information and expressions of interests will not be discussed with anyone, including CCCI, without such party’s prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established. Reference checking will require the candidate’s permission to access third parties. The Search Consultant and the Search Committee will be appropriately sensitive to preserving any candidate’s anonymity.

For further information, please contact:

Jim Gunlock

Search Consultant

Mail: Jim.Gunlock "at" CooServices.com

C.O.O. Services LLC

425.248.0216

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all New Hampshire COVID Protocols for Summer Camp.

Application Question(s):

• Candidate must be a Christian; this is consistent with our Biblical and Faith Beliefs.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Camping: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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