Full Time Executive Director

Beacon's year-round staff are committed to a long-term vision of growth and excellence for our camp’s ministry. They manage the day-to-day operations, facilities, and administration, while also providing oversight for seasonal volunteer staff. This allows volunteer session staff to focus on the most important role: ensuring that campers have a great week and grow closer to God through their time at camp.

Full-time staff are expected to maintain a healthy daily walk with the Lord and demonstrate active involvement and membership in a Bible-believing church, chapel, or assembly.

Serving as year-round staff at Beacon is a calling to be a servant of the Lord, desiring to see Beacon’s mission accomplished to His glory. Each staff member must be aligned with Beacon’s Mission and Statement of Faith.

All year-round staff are remunerated by Beacon Bible Camp. Their work is made possible through the generous financial support of individuals and churches who believe in the mission of Beacon’s ministry, via donations to Beacon Bible Camp or Friends of Beacon Ministries.

Job Description

Our current Executive Director, Andrew, has been serving at Beacon since Dec 2021. After 5 years of faithful service, He plans to step down at the end of 2026. The successful candidate could being as early as the summer of 2026 to allow for mentoring, orientation and training overlap to ensure a smooth transition.

• This is a full-time salaried position, based at our camp facility in Torrance, Ontario.

• The Executive Director will lead full-time and part-time staff, as well as volunteers, within a Christian charitable organization. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, grounded in a biblical perspective, are essential for this role.

• Candidates will undergo an interview and evaluation process, as deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees, to fulfill its oversight responsibilities.

• Candidates are encouraged to prayerfully seek God’s guidance in considering this step of faith within the ministry.

General Responsibliites

The Executive Director (ED) assumes overall responsibility for providing an adventurous Christian camping experience, where campers, particularly youth, can be encouraged to respond to the gospel of the Lord Jesus and to grow in the Christian life.

The Board of Trustees establishes policies to provide a framework for the ministry while delegating responsibility and allowing the Executive Director as much latitude as possible to use their skills, gifts, and vision to get the work done.

• Aligning BBC with its mission, vision and beliefs.

• Implementing and initiating programs that allow individuals to serve in outreach ministries.

• Ensuring overall effective and efficient administration of BBC, meeting all government standards while enhancing the organization’s Christian testimony.

• Promoting BBC according to Board objectives and directives.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSABILITY

Campers

• Oversee camper applications and registration.

• Providing for (through support and example) the spiritual, physical, social and emotional development and safety of the campers, that each one may reach their full potential in Christ. 

• Welcoming and supporting Christians and Christian organizations in running their own programs at Beacon facilities during times when Beacon programs are not in session.

Staff

• Recruit, train, and supervise staff.

• Mentor and support staff development.

• Foster unity through regular communication, staff newsletters, and weekly meetings.

• Maintain staff training materials and manuals.

Administration & Finance

• Develop and implement long-term goals aligned with the Board.

• Ensure compliance with government regulations.

• Operate within Board-approved budgets.

• Keep the Board informed of activities impacting operations or ministry.

• Supervise property maintenance and ministry programs.

• Represent BBC externally, including with rental groups, government, and community organizations.

• Solicit, communicate, and acknowledge financial gifts for Beacon

• Manage the ministry financially to prevent fiscal jeopardy. Work closely with the Board Treasurer and Accounting Technician.

Programs

• Coordinate camp leadership and programming, including support for Session Directors and program staff.

• Promote programs to maintain optimal facility use.

Asset Protection

• Ensure assets are adequately protected and maintained.

• Insure against theft, casualty, and liability risks.

• Avoid unapproved or high-risk expenditures.

• Protect intellectual property and information.

• Use equipment and facilities prudently.

Board Communication & Support

• Maintain ongoing communication with staff, campers, supporters, and the community.

• Keep the website updated and share timely ministry information.

• Keep the Board informed of critical developments, trends, and issues.

• Gather perspectives to support fully informed Board decisions.

Competencies Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attitudes, skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Alignment with Beacon’s mission and vision; passionate about camp ministry.

• Friendly and approachable disposition reflecting the camp’s mission.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong biblical knowledge

• Leadership & mentoring

• Work and time management

• Administration & communication

• Ability to handle pressure and changing priorities

• Hospitality and encouragement

• Continuous learning

• Personal and organizational priority setting

Reporting and Working Relationships

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and collaborates with the Facilities Manager, Office Coordinator, Hospitality Manager and Session Directors.

Ready to apply or Have any questions?

Please contact the Board of Trustees at board@beaconbiblecamp.com or our Executive Director at director@beaconbiblecamp.com.