Job Description

CAMP HOBÉ JOB DESCRIPTION

Executive Director

The Organization

Camp Hobé provides psychosocial support for children with cancer and similar conditions and their siblings, offering summer camps and family outings. Our mission is to create an atmosphere that enhances self-esteem, fosters independence and friendships, and creates a feeling of belonging. Camp Hobé serves children, teens, and families from the Intermountain area (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Colorado and Wyoming). Camp Hobé annually serves approximately 300 children and teens during its summer camps, which are currently held in Tooele County, Utah. Camp Hobé campers, ages 4-19, are currently undergoing immunosuppressive therapy (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunosuppressives), are within three years of their final immunosuppressive treatment, or are the sibling of a child in the treatment window. Camp Hobé is a place where children and teens can “just be kids” and escape the grown-up realities they face everyday. 

The Opportunity

The Executive Director (ED) leads Camp Hobé in fulfilling its mission and overseeing operations, programs, fundraising, and strategic initiatives. The ED is the organization’s senior executive and link between the Board and staff. Working collaboratively with the Board and committees, the ED ensures organizational compliance, financial sustainability, and program excellence while fostering community engagement.

ED Critical Qualities and Attributes

• Camp Hobé is searching for an inspirational, trustworthy, strategic and visionary leader who has proven experience in mobilizing staff, volunteers and donors to achieve a shared mission. 
• Requires the highest qualities of integrity, judgment, adaptability, accountability and self-awareness.
• Inspires others to high performance through personal leadership, and fosters a culture that encourages discussion, collaboration and teamwork.
• Brings effective business management knowledge and experience to the critical functions of finance, fundraising, human resources, programming, strategic planning, risk management and compliance. 
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission. 

ED Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of senior nonprofit management experience.
• Proven leadership in fundraising, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication, crisis management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to oversee staff and volunteers in a collaborative environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Drive mission-aligned growth and strategic planning.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversee programs, accreditation, legal compliance, and risk management. Work closely with and provide support for the Medical Director to ensure a medically and emotionally safe camp experience.
• Fundraising & Financial Oversight: Develop and manage funding sources (including finding and applying for grants); prepare and manage budgets; assist with annual audit and reporting; and help steward the organization’s financial health.
• Staff & Board Relations: Recruit, train, and support staff, volunteers, and board members; manage part-time staff and volunteers; facilitate transparent communication with board to enable proper fiduciary oversight of the organization.
• Community Engagement: Public speaking and outreach; engagement of donors, partners, and volunteers; oversee and support management of social media, publications, and websites. 

Location

• Remote; local presence in the Greater Salt Lake area is preferred.
• Attendance at camp 1-2 weeks out of the year, quarterly board meetings, volunteer training and recognition, family outings, and other on-site events are required.

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$75,000 
• Year-round, part-time, approximately 24 - 30 hours per week
• Camp Hobe offers a competitive compensation plan commensurate with the size of the organization and the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. 

How To Apply

We encourage interested candidates to apply at LinkedIn as soon as possible and before June 15, 2025. After that date, we will continue to accept applications until this position is filled.

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