Our current Camp Director, Tim Kinsey, is retiring August 31, 2026. We are now accepting resumes for our next Camp Director. If you are interested, please read the following job posting  and apply before December 1, 2025.

Pickett Lake Camp – job posting

Camp Director Position

Reports to: Camp Board of Directors
Classification: Full-Time, Salaried plus housing if required.
Location: Pickett Lake Camp, Florida (Mayo, FL)
Position Available: May of 2026
Deadline for Accepting Resumes: December 1, 2025
Overview:
Pickett Lake Camp exists to glorify God by providing a Christ-centered environment where lives are transformed through gospel-driven camping experiences. As a ministry of our cooperating Southern Baptist churches, the camp seeks a passionate, mission-minded leader to steward its facilities, operations, and programming with excellence and integrity.  While this job is for a camp manager, it is also that of a missionary.
The Camp Director serves as the chief administrator of Pickett Lake Camp, responsible for the strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership of the ministry. This includes overseeing summer camp operations, year-round facility management, donor relations, guest services, promotion of camp, expanding base of clients, and financial stewardship. 
This is a hands-on leadership position suited for an individual with a strong calling to camp ministry, a servant’s heart, and the capacity to manage diverse aspects of camp life with diligence and discernment.  
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Facility and Grounds Management
  2. Financial Management
  3. Guest Services and Booking
  4. Summer Camp Leadership
  5. Development and Communication
  6. Administration and Reporting
Qualifications:
  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the doctrinal beliefs of the Southern Baptist Convention.  Will be asked to share testimony with search team and possibly the board of directors.
  • Active membership in a local Southern Baptist Church
  • Demonstrated experience in camp ministry, facility operations, or related leadership roles.
  • Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in computing skills for things like Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar computer programs, budgeting, administrative systems, audio/video equipment and programs.
  • Ability to meet the needs any needs the camp may have, plus preach all in the same day when needed.  
  • Servant hearted leadership and a passion for reaching the next generation with the Gospel.  
  • Eye on the future of the camp to grow its client and financial base, add staff, and delegate responsibilities when needed.
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and at least three references to plcampsearch@gmail.com.  Once your application is received, you will get an email confirmation as well as a more detailed camp manager’s job description.