Executive Director search

Lead Camp Stevens into its next chapter

Nearly 75 years of camp and retreat ministry on more than 250 acres in the mountains of Southern California. Kaleidoscope is running this search. Read the packet, then get in touch.
The role at a glance
Position
Executive Director
Location
Julian, California
Founded
1952
Site
250+ acres, 120 year-round beds
Operating budget
Approx. $1.4 million
Salary
$75,000 to $80,000
Reports to
Board of Advisors
Search led by
Kaleidoscope
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Send your resume and contact information for three references. Questions go to the same address. Please don't call the camp office.
Campers running down a dirt path at Camp Stevens with goats alongside them and the Southern California mountains behind
The opportunity

An organization that knows who it is, preparing for what comes next.

The Board of Advisors, empowered by the Episcopal Dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego, is looking for an Executive Director to guide Camp Stevens through its next chapter.

What began as Episcopal youth camping trips in the 1930s became a permanent camp near San Diego. Wildfire destroyed an early site. Supporters bought the current property in the early 1950s and rebuilt, and over the decades came cabins, retreat lodges, a dining hall, a pool and an outdoor chapel.

Today Camp Stevens runs summer camp, family camp, retreats and outdoor education across more than 250 acres, at roughly 7,000 user days a year. Recent investment in facilities, a growing culture of philanthropy and ongoing organizational planning mean the next director joins an organization building on a solid foundation.

Timber lodge at Camp Stevens framed by aspens, with a stone and glass mosaic water feature in the courtyard
Core values

Four commitments that shape daily life at camp.

01
Openness
Celebrating diversity and welcoming all to the table to listen to and learn from one another.
02
Connection
Challenging everyone who experiences this peaceful place apart to reconnect with themselves, and to connect meaningfully with one another, the natural world and the Divine.
03
Gratitude
Gratitude toward one another, the natural world and God as the foundation on which people build a healthier, more sustainable and loving world.
04
Wonder
A sense of wonder that transforms adults and children alike, renewing joy, excitement and mystery in the world we live in.

All of it serves one vision: a world of wholehearted belonging. Nurturing that is part of the job, not something the director does alongside it.

A large hand-made mosaic mural of mountains and a bird above the open-air washstand at Camp Stevens
Mosaic above the open-air washstand.
What they're looking for

Four essential leadership qualities.

Relational Steward
Builds authentic relationships, develops people, and creates an environment where staff, volunteers, guests and community members experience belonging.
Values Leader
Keeps mission and values at the center of decision-making while honoring the culture and identity that have shaped Camp Stevens over generations.
Adaptive Strategist
Leads thoughtfully through change, balances competing priorities, and helps position the organization for long-term success.
Collaborative Facilitator
Brings people together, develops future leaders, and guides shared decision-making with humility and transparency.

Experience in camping, outdoor education, retreat ministry, hospitality or faith-based organizations is welcome. None of it is required.

The next few years

Where the work is heading

Cultivating a deep culture of belonging throughout every part of Camp Stevens
Strengthening long-term financial sustainability
Investing in safe, sustainable facilities and infrastructure
Building the relationships and organizational capacity to support future growth
Compensation

$75,000 to $80,000

Health insurance
Generous and flexible PTO
Meals when provided to campers and guests
A private three-bedroom home on camp property

Does this sound like a role you want to explore?

Send your resume, including contact information for three references, to stevens@kaleidoscopeinc.com. Questions go to the same address. Please don't call the camp office.

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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. Camp Stevens is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.