Job Postings

Program Director (F/T) & Program Specialist (P/T)

Woodcrest Retreat, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA

The successful candidate for the full-time position Program Director will oversee growing summer camp and retreat programs. Candidate must have a heart for service; possess strong organizational, planning, leadership and administrative skills. Available June/July 2012. Salary and benefits. Housing available. Send résumé.

Part-time Program Specialist needed: The purpose of this position is to assist with current programs and plan, organize and implement new programs that fulfill the mission of Woodcrest Retreat.

Contact Cliff Martin at 717-738-2233 or cliff@woodcrestretreat.org.

Guest Group Coordinator

Wilderness Wind, Ely, Minnesota, is seeking applications for a guest group coordinator. This person will bring leadership to welcoming individual retreatants, canoe trip campers, inner-city youth groups, etc. This position is a summer position. As we prefer a commitment for two consecutive summers, the salary has been adjusted accordingly. For more information see www.WildernessWind.org or contact 316-217-1129.

Retreat Center Director, Head Cook (F/T) & Volunteers

Spruce Lake Retreat, Canadensis, Pennsylvania, USA

Looking for staff to fill a full-time Head Cook position and volunteer(s) to fill a new Campground Host role for the upcoming summer.

Seeking full-time Retreat Center Director with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for building relationships and pointing people toward Christ. Will direct all aspects of daily retreat center operations (guest services/sales, communications/marketing, information systems, food service, housekeeping).

Details at www.SpruceLake.org. Résumé: Executive Director, R.R. #1, Box 605, Canadensis, Pennsylvania, USA 18325; Phone: 1-800-822-7505 X118; Fax: 570-595-0328; E-mail: jobsrc10@sprucelake.org.

Ropes Course Director/Assistant Outdoor Education Director

Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, has an opening for a full-time Ropes Course Director/Assistant Outdoor Education Director. This position oversees and coordinates all components of the Black Rock Retreat Ropes Course as well as assisting the Outdoor Education Director in organizing, coordinating and running this program. Qualified candidates will hold a degree in Outdoor Education, Recreation, Biology or a related field of study and have previous experience in Ropes Course oversight. If interested, contact John Shertzer, Executive Director at execdir@blackrockretreat.com or 717-529-3232.

Program Manager

Camp Luz, Orrville, Ohio, USA, is seeking to hire a 3/4 time Program Manager. Résumés or requests for more information should be sent to andrew@campluz.com.

Associate Program Director

Mennonite Church Manitoba invites applications for the full- time position of Associate Program Director for www.CampsWithMeaning.org. This person will give leadership to the summer camping and winter retreat ministry of Camps with Meaning, including camp and retreat promotion; program design; budget preparation and management; and summer staff and volunteer recruitment, training and support. Contact Justin at justin_zacharias@hotmail.com or phone 204-362-6386 for more information or to apply.

Maintenance Technician

Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, is searching for a maintenance technician. Qualified applicants will have prior experience with general repairs and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include supervising volunteer projects and working with skilled contractors. Plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills a plus. This is a full-time, year-round position with some weekend hours. To apply, visit laurelville.org/jobs or call (724) 423-2056.

Adult Program Drector

Amigo Centre, Sturgis, Michigan, invites applications for an Adult Program Director. This part-time position gives leadership and direction to Amigo's adult programs throughout the year. Qualified applicants will have capacity to strengthen current adult programs, as well as envision sustainable new adult programming in Amigo's setting. Direct inquiries to Executive Director Cliff Brubaker at cliff@amigocentre.org or 269-651-2811. Additional information about Amigo Centre is available at www.amigocentre.org

Maintenance Technician

Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, is searching for a maintenance technician. Qualified applicants will have prior experience with general repairs and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include supervising volunteer projects and working with skilled contractors. Plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills a plus. This is a full-time, year-round position with some weekend hours. To apply, visit laurelville.org/jobs or call (724) 423-2056.

Voluntary Service Position

Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, Michigan, USA, seeks to fill a voluntary service position as Guest Host. Position requires an outgoing and hospitable personality and good communication skills. Must be available two weekends a month plus an additional week during each summer month. Housing and food are provided. E-mail info@friedenswald.org for more information.

Executive Director

Little Eden Camp, Onekama, Michigan, USA, is searching for a new Executive Director to replace Junior Kauffman, who will be retiring in October 2012. The Board of Directors would like to have the new director in place for next summer to work with the Kauffmans in the transition period. Anyone interested in this full time position should contact Little Eden Camp for more information at (231) 889-4294 or admin@littleeden.org.

SEED Internship, Camp Squeah

Camp Squeah, Hope, British Columbia, Canada, We are still open for applications for this new life-changing course. You might take this 10-month course as a break from your formal studies elsewhere, or as a Gap Year, or it could be a career change. Whatever brings you here, we believe God will use the time to challenge you in every area of your life!

The SEED program launches on August 22, 2011. The program focuses on personal mentoring, and occurs within the community of a Christian camp. Students will explore the value of outdoor education and camp ministry through learning various hard and soft skills employed at our camp. They will hone these new skills by running our Outdoor Education programs.

For more information, please visit www.squeahseed.com or call Geoff Gould at +1 (604) 869-5353, ext. 129, or e-mail geoff@squeah.com.

Executive Director

Shekinah Retreat Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, invites applications for the full-time position of Executive Director, starting early January 2012.

The Executive Director manages all aspects of Shekinah Retreat Centre which includes the Summer Camping program and the Year Round Program; builds relationships with Mennonite Church Saskatchewan constituents, communities, volunteers, employees, and related organizations; works with the Board of Directors and employees to establish and achieve set goals for the organization; as well as establishes and executes a long term strategy for Shekinah Retreat Centre.

The successful candidate will possess leadership experience in a camping environment; strong human resource and financial management skills; an appreciation for environmental issues; willingness to "get their hands dirty"; and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of related individuals and organizations. The successful candidate must uphold the vision and mission of Mennonite Church Saskatchewan.

Preference will be given to those applicants who possess excellent communication skills and those with supervision or management experience.

Job description and remuneration details are available from the Board of Directors. Please apply by September 30, 2011.

Direct résumés and inquiries to:
Paul Funk, Chairperson, Shekinah Retreat Centre Board of Directors
3316 Dieppe Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7M 3S7
Or, send résumés via e-mail to: jobsatshekinah@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed

Drift Creek Camp, Lincoln City, Oregon, USA, is looking for volunteers to live in the charming Sitka cabin during the beautiful months of September and October 2011. Folks are welcome to come stay free for a weekend, week or even a couple of months in exchange for help with food service and hosting. To take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the great Northwest and be just 12 miles from the Pacific, contact Brenda Kauffman at 541-992-2556 or info@driftcreek.org.

Voluntary Service Position

Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, Michigan, USA, seeks suitable candidate for 9 to 12 month period; potential areas of need are IT, environmental science education, groundskeeping, mechanical work: small stipend and many meals provided. If you have interest in any of these areas please contact our Operations Director, Portia Amstutz, at portia@friedenswald.org or 269-476-9744.

Maintenance Assistant & Office/Kitchen Assistant

Camp Mennoscah, Murdock, Kansas, USA, is seeking two Mennonite Voluntary Service Workers to fill the positions of Maintenance Assistant and Office/Kitchen Assistant. These positions will receive a MVS stipend and benefits, and will be part of the Hutchinson, KS MVS unit.

To apply or for more information, contact campmno@mennowdc.org or call 620-297-3290.

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