About Us

Nestled in the heart of Surry County, Virginia, Camp Idlewild has been a place where young people encounter Christ and build lifelong memories for more than 50 years. What makes Idlewild beloved isn’t extravagant facilities or a picture-perfect setting, it’s the spirit of community and the relationships nurtured here.

Since its founding in the early 1960s, when the Menzel family generously donated about 80 acres of farmland and forest, Idlewild has grown into a ministry dedicated to joy, fellowship, and faith. Generations of campers and staff have left with hearts full of gratitude, friendships that endure, and experiences that shape their lives.

The camp is overseen by a Virginia non-stock corporation with 501(c)(3) status formed to steward the property, with membership drawn from individuals and congregations of Churches of Christ across eastern and central Virginia. Together, they continue to uphold the vision of Camp Idlewild: a place where love, faith, and community flourish.

You can learn more about Camp Idlewild at https://www.campidlewild.org/  and by visiting our Facebook page (just do a search for “Camp Idlewild Virginia” on Facebook).

Summary

Idlewild Christian Endeavors (Camp Idlewild) seeks a part time Development Coordinator and Operations Manager to support the mission of Camp Idlewild by managing facility rentals, coordinating fundraising initiatives, and serving as a liaison between the camp and affiliated camp leaders, board members and the community. This role blends hospitality, organization, and relationship-building in a faith-centered environment, ensuring that camp resources are stewarded responsibly and used to further ministry and community engagement.  The position is expected to require an average of 10-20 hours per week and would be suitable for someone who is retired or for someone occupied with home and childcare responsibilities.  The “hours” would be very flexible.  It would be helpful for the employee to be within an hour’s drive of Spring Grove, Virginia, but that would be a consideration, not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Rentals & Hospitality Management

• Manage the scheduling, coordination, and oversight of camp facility rentals for internal and external groups. (The bulk of the rental activity is the “off-season” rental of the Camp’s lodging spaces to temporary workers.)
• Coordinate camp readiness workdays.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for renters, providing clear communication, rental contracts, and expectations.
• Ensure event rentals align with the camp’s mission, values, and policies.
• Responding to emergency facility issues that arise
• Communicate with the board on rental status.
• Manage all aspects of rental operations, including marketing, tenant relations, maintenance, and lease management.
• Oversee rent collection.
• Coordinating with cleaning personnel to schedule housekeeping between guests/tenants, conduct property inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and identify necessary repairs.
• Coordinate with responsible parties for necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate logistics for events such as camp weeks, retreats, benefit dinners, and community gatherings.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for menu preparation and food procurement.

Development Support

• Plan and execute camp fundraising events and initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication and recognition of their contributions.
• Generate reports on fundraising activities and outcomes, analyzing data to improve future initiatives.
• Support donor engagement efforts, including follow-up communication and acknowledgments.
• Work collaboratively with the board and volunteers to meet fundraising goals.

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and documentation related to rentals, fundraising, and camp programs.
• Collaborate with the board, camp staff, leaders, and volunteers.
• Run encampment planning sessions, and camp events as needed.
• Uphold the Camp’s Christian values in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Act as a liaison between the camp board and camp leaders, staff, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate shared events, retreats, and ministry programs involving the camp.
• Support communication, scheduling, and collaboration to strengthen ministry partnerships.
• Plan and execute promotional efforts for camp programs within the camp community.

Key Qualifications

• Strong alignment with camp’s mission and Christian values.
• Work with integrity.
• Commitment to the mission of Camp Idlewild.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in event coordination, fundraising, vacation property (mostly short-term temporary workers) management, hospitality, or church/ministry settings preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with the board of directors, staff, and volunteers.
• Comfortable interacting with the public in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Applicants must consent to a background investigation prior to hire.

How to apply

Please submit indications of interest in writing via email at the following address:  Jobs@campidlewildva.org

A resume should be included if available.

Range of expected compensation should also be supplied.

The compensation for this position will be paid on an independent contractor basis (i.e. you will receive a form 1099).