Program Director: Widjiitiwin

Job Description

Position Title: Program Director: Widjiitiwin

Employment Type: Salaried, Year-Round, Full-Time

Location: Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

Position Overview

In this role, the individual will develop and implement a compelling youth camping experience impacting the spiritual formation and relief of poverty for campers attending Camp Widjiitiwin in the summer months and participating in the Widjiitiwin program year-round. The Program Director: Widjiitiwin is responsible for the overall administration of the program, including program development, fundraising, staff recruitment and training and program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a safe, Christ-centred Widjiitiwin program that reflects both summer camp and year-round opportunities.

• Develop a daily summer camp program that provides for an excellent experience by participants
• Maintain a Camp Safety Plan (emergency procedures, etc.) for summer and year-round programming.
• Make recommendations to MBC leadership for program and facility improvements to enhance program delivery during Widjiitiwin program delivery
• Develop connections and opportunities for the MBC community in various parts of the Widjiitiwin program.

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and future Widjiitiwin partners.

• Develop (with other MBC staff) plans for the shoulder seasons (Victoria Day – Thanksgiving) that maximizes the use of Widjiitiwin facilities.
• Maintain a presence in the Widjiitiwin partner communities throughout the year, including the potential opportunity for programming in said communities.

Prepare the next generation of Widjiitiwin leadership and provide opportunities for leadership development for partner groups.

• Manage conflict and discipline within the Widjiitiwin staff community.
• Implement a SALT and LITE program that creates a staff pipeline of high-quality candidates.
• Research, teach and model relevant skills and knowledge to staff.

Create awareness and raise funds for theministry of the Widjiitiwin program.

• Communicate the vision of the renewed Widjiitiwin program to donors, stakeholders, the MBC community and other funders (grants, foundations, etc.)
• Effectively budget and implement yearly fundraising events that allow for meaningful connection between MBC, partner groups and potential donors.

Support the year-round team and plans of Muskoka Bible Centre, the Widjiitiwin Program and partner groups.

• Serve as a member of the Ministry Team – providing input and participation in the greater vision of growing resilient, biblically rooted families across the MBC ministry program experiences
• Develop the annual budget for all related expenses by November 1 for the following year’s budget.

Qualifications

• Working with Youth and Camp Ministry
• Management/Leadership training
• Experience with building and supporting a donor base
• Experience working with marginalized groups is an asset
• Bible college/seminary training is considered an asset
• Mental Health/Counseling training is considered an asset
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to serving others.
• A servant attitude and team-oriented approach.
• Agreement to and alignment with the Muskoka Bible Centre Code of Conduct.
• Adherence to the MBC Statement of Faith & Doctrine

Benefits

• Staff discounts, meals and uniforms as per our Staff Handbook

*For full Job Description, please email hr@muskokabible.com