Associate Director of Formation

Job Description

Overview

The Associate Director of Formation is part of the residential programming staff in Big Sandy. They serve the entire operations of The Pines as a catechetical programming resource and coordinator of formation for seasonal staff, which includes missionaries (~August through April) and summer staff (~May through August). With regard to catechesis and formation, they are the counterpart to the Day Camp Associate Director and serve in a highly collaborative role, working closely with all programming staff.

What You'll Do

-Lead for all Catechetical Programming in Big Sandy
-Provide Catechetical Scope & Sequence for All Retreats
-In Conjunction with Other Residential Staff, Share Responsibility as the "Leader on Duty" on a
-Scheduled Rotation throughout the Year, which Includes Weekends
-Camp Sacristan
-Assist with Recruitment of Priests/ Religious, Missionaries, Summer Staff
-Assist with Interviews for Missionaries & Summer Staff
-Provide Individualized Formation Plans for Seasonal Staff
-Assist with Alive Again Staff Retreat
-Assist with Program Retreats (Mother+Daughter Retreat, Family Camps)
-Planning Missionary Orientation & Training for Missionary Training
-Ongoing Missionary Formation: Weekly 1 on 1's, Formation Meetings, Spring Semester Retreat
-Assist with Summer Staff Orientation & Training
-Provide Spiritual Formation for Summer Staff
-Directly Supervise Head Male, Head Female, and Music & Liturgy Counselor during Summer Camp
-Coordinate Special Guests (Priests/ Religious, Musicians, Speakers, and Nurses) including Scheduling,
Booking, Communications, and Hospitality
-Head Ropes Certification
-Assist with Summer Programming Scope
-Assist with Program Retreats (Family Camps & Mother+Daughter)
-Assist Summer Camp Cabinizing (Assigning Campers to Cabins)

Qualitifcations

-Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics, or Related Field
-2+ years in professional ministry

Compensation

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
On-site family housing and utilities (excluding internet) are provided.
Frequent meals in the Dining Hall provided.

To view the entire job description, please visit thepines.org/careers
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to kaguilar@thepines.org

About the Employer

The Pines Catholic Camp encourages faith, fun, and fellowship as the roots for growing in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Accredited by the American Camp Association, our week-long residential summer camp and year-round retreat programs in Big Sandy, Texas, include thousands of guests each year. We host exciting Day Camps at parishes across Texas during the summer. All of our retreats and programs are aimed at inspiring the next generation of Catholics. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, The Pines is mission-driven and passionate about changing lives through an unforgettable camp experience rooted in our Catholic faith and values.