POSITION TITLE: Executive Director / COO – Exempt Position
REPORTS TO: CEO
POSITION SUMMARY: The Eagle Sky of the Ozarks (ESO) Executive Director / COO is the senior onsite Leadership and Management Executive.
Desired Attributes
- Cultural Fit: Dedicated, Mature Christian; Holy Spirit Led; Servant Mentality; Humble; Organization Spiritual DNA; Avoids Mission Drift;
- Integrity & Honesty: Trustworthy; Nothing withheld from the Board; Willingness to admit and correct mistakes; Transparent; Understands fiscal accountability;
- Functional Expertise: Must have Excellent Communication Skills with the Board, the CEO, Staff, Donors, and the Public; Willingness to keep others informed; Understands Need to Know; Exceptional Leadership Skills;
- Industry Understanding and Knowledge: Understands the Christian Camping Ministry; Understands the nonprofit world; Involvement in Regional and National professional organizations;
- Develops Staff: Outstanding management skills, managing both staff and resources effectively; Identifies Talents, Gifts, and Traits in Employees; Mentors Employees; Works to develop exceptional employees
- Drives Results: Leadership Skills; Develop Leadership Skills in Directors and Managers; Develops and Institutes a strong, broad donor base;
- Learns Relentlessly: Learns what works, What doesn’t work, what needs to improve, what needs to change;
- Team Player: Works to implement the Vision, Mission, and Objectives of the organization; Loyalty; Avoids independent objectives; Avoids radical changes in the Mission and Objectives of the organization; Manages with firmness and compassion; Focuses on problem-solving;
- Creative: Ability to think critically; Willing to think outside the “box”; Willing to consider a better method to accomplish the goal;
- Policies and Procedures: Develop policies and procedures that fulfill the organization’s legal requirements, mission, and objectives and create a safe and secure environment for all staff and guests.
Essential Functions
1. Overall:
- Support the Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, and Statement of Faith of The Eagle Sky Foundation.
- Incorporate the Eagle Sky culture and character development of Caring, Honesty, Trustworthiness, Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, and Accountability and incorporate these character traits when interacting with the Board, Staff, Guests, and the Public.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, including summer staff.
2. Program Leadership and Management:
- Ensure the planning, implementation, and quality of All Camp Programs.
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, and overseeing the implementation of all regulations and licensing.
- Provide a Camp Leadership Program for all Directors and Managers
- Knowledgeable of all Program areas
- Coordinate all Programs and Activities
3. Supervision:
- Responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all Directors.
- Conduct Staff Meetings and Training
- Work with the Board and CEO as necessary
4. Property Management:
- Responsible for ensuring all Camp Property is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operable conditions at all times.
- Assure all staff and volunteers are trained to safely and properly use Camp equipment and supplies.
5. Budget:
- Work with the CFO to develop an Annual Operating Budget and an Annual Capital Expenditure Budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Monitor income and expenses and stay within budget, reporting all variances for +/- 5% to the CEO
- Monitor staffing requirements and make recommendations to the CEO
- Provide monthly reports to the CEO regarding all guest and staffing
6. Camp Promotion and Community Relations:
- Design and implement a Marketing Program
- Develop Marketing materials in a timely and efficient manner
- Develop a Program to communicate with alumni and donors regularly
7. Financial Development:
- Develop and Cultivate a broad Donor Base
- Develop and Implement Fund Raising Programs
- Develop a Grant application program
8. Volunteer Development:
- Make recommendations to the CEO for developing a Volunteer Program
9. Qualifications:
- Accredited 4-year college degree
- Must obtain any necessary certifications
- Three years minimum experience in a supervisory capacity; previous experience as a successful Christian Camp Executive Director is Highly Desirable
Camp Housing
- The Executive Director is required to live on Camp Property. A modern 3-5 bedroom home will be provided.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work nontraditional hours in a salaried exempt role
- Ability to be ambulatory in the camp setting
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
Compensation
- Base Salary: To be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
- Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, IRA Retirement Matching
- Housing: Modern 3-5 bedroom home on Camp Property
- Vehicle: Suburban Vehicle assigned to Executive Director
- Vacation Time and Paid Time Off
