Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky (LOMIK) provides Christ-centeredprograms for building faith and lifelong relationships in a safe, caring, and fun environment.This mission is accomplished through offering youth-focused summer camp programs, youthand adult retreat programming and facilities and family camping opportunities.We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director to provide strong leadership to fulfill theorganization's mission, vision and goals. This multi-faceted position holds responsibility formanagement and programming for three separate campsites in Indiana.Additionally, the position holds accountability in areas including but not limited to Finance,Fundraising and Development, Communication, Human Resources, Team Building, Planningand Program Development/Implementation and Facility Management.An individual with vibrant Christian faith, who can confidently minister within the context ofLutheran theology of the ELCA and/or its ecumenical partners, as well as conduct businessin a legal, moral, and ethical manner will find great personal reward and success in this role!AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYFinancial• Be responsible for the upward growth of finances within the ministry and ensure that soundfinancial management practices are followed.• Work with the finance committee to develop and manage the annual budget.Fundraising and Development• Oversee grant writing and reporting, maintaining positive relationships with representativesof grant foundations that support LOMIK ministry work.• Plan, oversee and implement successful capital campaigns.• Develop, cultivate, and foster lasting relationships with donors as well as oversee theplanning and implementation of fundraising efforts.Communications and Outreach• Actively promote LOMIK programs and facilities through effective marketing, publicrelations, communication with Board members, congregations, pastors, user groups andcampers.• Manage an effective LOMIK website and social media presence.• Serve as the spokesperson for LOMIK and represent the camps at Synod events,Ministerium's, and conferences of outdoor ministry professional organizations.• Establish rapport with pastors, congregations, user groups, campers, volunteers andsupporters, seeking to nurture such relationships through effective communication.• Prepare and distribute newsletters, summer camp program brochures and event flyers.Human Resources• Recruit, train, supervise, mentor and compensate staff, subject to LOMIK policies, and incompliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws.• Create an atmosphere that "builds the team" and one that promotes integrity, Christianvalues and good staff morale.• Provide each staff member with a written, annual performance evaluation.• Supervise staff of 7 full time staff and ~30 seasonal summer staff and volunteers in the day-to-day camp operation in accordance with standard human resource guidelines.Education / ExperienceBachelor's degree in theological studies, Ministry, Camp Administration or other related fieldis strongly preferred.Clergy education/experience is highly desirable.5-10 years of applied managerial experience with demonstrated success in leadership of aministry organization is required.Ability to travel on behalf of the organization is required to recruit staff, attend meetings, andpromote the ministry.Must be able to work well with a range of people and practice discernment, honesty, and ahigh level of integrity in all actions.The position pays a base salary commensurate withexperience and offers a full benefits package including housing, medical, dental, monthlyretirement contribution and paid time off.Applications will be accepted as of October 5, 2024. If interested, please submit resume withcover letter for consideration to ******. LOMIK is an equal opportunityemployer.Why work at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky:The LOMIK ExperienceBuild leadership skillsConnect with peers and campersGrow your faithChange livesCome and Work on Summer Staff!5215 N 450 WAngola, IN 46703(260) 667-7750Recruiting Video (if applicable): http://www.lomik.org/
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