A Call to Lead at Camp Swatara

Thankful for Tim & Excited for the Future

We extend our deep gratitude to Tim for his seven years of faithful service and leadership at Camp Swatara. His dedication has strengthened the camp’s ministry, nurtured community, and helped shape countless lives. As we honor his contributions, we now begin a thoughtful and prayerful search for our next Executive Director to carry this mission forward into the future.

Get Involved

We invite your input as we discern the next Executive Director for Camp Swatara. What qualities, experiences, and spiritual characteristics should define this leader, and what priorities should guide their work in the years ahead? Your feedback will help shape our search for someone who can faithfully lead, build community, and steward the camp’s mission into the future.

PRovide Input
Send Questions & Comments

About the Job

Executive Director

Camp Swatara is seeking a mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director — a unique, residential calling at the intersection of ministry, leadership, and community.

Nestled on 700+ acres at the base of Blue Mountain, Camp Swatara is a vibrant, faith-based nonprofit serving campers, retreat groups, and families year-round. Rooted in the Church of the Brethren tradition, the camp exists to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and live lives of discipleship.

The Opportunity

This role is not just a job — it is a deeply relational, all-in leadership calling. The Executive Director serves as the primary steward of Camp Swatara’s mission, overseeing ministry, staff, operations, finances, and development, while living on-site as part of the camp community.

On any given day, you may be:

  • Casting vision with the board

  • Mentoring staff and volunteers

  • Engaging donors and partner churches

  • Overseeing operations across camp, retreat, and campground programs

  • Welcoming guests and fostering a culture of hospitality

Who You Are

  • A committed Christian aligned with Anabaptist values

  • A relational leader who builds trust across diverse communities

  • Comfortable managing complexity across people, programs, and resources

  • Experienced (formally or informally) in leadership, finance, fundraising, and team development

  • Drawn to a lifestyle where ministry and daily life are deeply intertwined

Why Camp Swatara

  • Established, trusted ministry since 1943

  • Diverse, year-round programming with strong community support

  • Opportunity to shape the future of a multi-faceted organization

  • A role that blends spiritual leadership, strategy, and hands-on impact

Apply

Send a resume and cover letter that addresses:

  • Your calling to this role and why now

  • A leadership experience where you navigated complexity and drove meaningful impact

  • How your faith shapes the way you lead

This is a rare opportunity to lead a place where lives are shaped, community is built, and faith is lived — every day.

Applications and questions regarding the position should be sent to CampSwataraSearch@gmail.com

Cart (0)