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Site Director

Job Description: Site Director

Wesley Woods Family Camp and Retreat
A ministry of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping (MAUMC)
Brand: Grace Outside / Let’s G.O.
Website: www.graceoutside.org

Position Summary
Wesley Woods Family Camp and Retreat, a ministry of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping (MAUMC) and branded as Grace Outside, seeks a full-time, year-round Site Director (individual or couple) to provide hands-on leadership for our family camp and retreat center.

The Site Director is responsible for the overall operation, hospitality, facilities care, programming support, administration, and ministry presence at Wesley Woods. This role is ideal for a person or couple with a flexible, servant-hearted approach who enjoys both leading and doing, and who thrives in a faith-based outdoor ministry setting.

The Site Director will work collaboratively with other Site Directors from MAUMC properties—including Lake Michigan Family Campground and Lake Huron Retreat Center—as well as the Director of Finance/HR for MAUMC. All Directors report to the MAUMC Board of Directors.

Live where you serve and serve where you live. Wesley Woods Family Camp and Retreat offers a unique opportunity to combine ministry, hospitality, and hands-on leadership in a beautiful outdoor setting. This position includes on-site housing, a comprehensive health benefits package, and participation in a retirement plan consistent with United Methodist–affiliated ministries.

Join a collaborative leadership team under the Grace Outside / Let’s G.O. brand, supporting transformational experiences for families, churches, and retreat groups.

Employment Details
Position Type: Full-time, year-round
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $43,000–$50,000 annually, plus health benefits and retirement package If a couple is selected, compensation will be structured as a combined package
Work Location: On-site Housing at Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat in Dowling, Michigan

Reports To: MAUMC Board of Directors
Supervisory Responsibility: Year round staff, Seasonal staff, volunteers, contractors

Equal Employment Opportunity
Michigan Area United Methodist Camping is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds who support our mission and values.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
Resume If applying as a couple, submit a combined resume or two resumes clearly labeled
Three (3) business references
A one-sentence statement of your Christian mission
One Bible verse that reflects your approach to ministry or hospitality
Either a traditional cover letter OR
Written responses to the 10 questions below (preferred)
Submit applications to info@graceoutside.org
Direct questions or request full job description to Karie Kusnier at info@graceoutside.org

Cover Letter Alternative: Candidate Questions (preferred)

1. What does Christian hospitality mean to you, and how would you live that out daily in a camp and retreat setting?
2. How do you integrate your Christian faith into your leadership style when working with guests, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds?
3. Describe a positive experience you have had working or volunteering at a camp or retreat center. What made it successful?
4. Share a challenging or negative experience you have encountered in a camp, hospitality, ministry, or similar setting. How did you handle it?
5. Tell us about a time you had to manage conflict with a guest, staff member, or volunteer. How did you balance grace, accountability, and problem-solving?
6. Describe your experience with facilities, maintenance, or grounds work. What tasks are you most comfortable performing?
7. If you have limited maintenance experience, how would you learn these skills and ensure the site remains safe and well cared for?
8. Describe any experience you have with kitchen operations, food service, or meal coordination for groups.
9. Camps require flexibility and adaptability. How do you approach learning new skills or responsibilities you’ve never done before?
10 If applying as an individual, how would you hire staff/volunteers to compliment your strengths/areas and enhance areas of needed growth.
11. If applying as a couple, how would you divide responsibilities, based on your strengths, and support one another during busy seasons?

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Camp Director

Updated: 2/12/2026 1:31:02 AM