About CAMP Rehoboth
CAMP Rehoboth is Delaware’s most visible and influential LGBTQ+ organization, dedicated to creating a safe, vibrant community for all people—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Founded in 1991 in the heart of Rehoboth Beach on Baltimore Avenue, CAMP (an acronym for Creating A More Positive) Rehoboth has been recognized regionally as a model for inclusive, community-based advocacy and engagement.
CAMP Rehoboth was named as the Best LGBTQ Community Center Outside of DC in 2024 and Editor’s Choice in 2025 by the Washington Blade.
What began more than three decades ago as a grassroots effort to ensure that Rehoboth Beach would be a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community has evolved into a comprehensive community center providing programs and services that promote health, connection, and belonging. Today, CAMP Rehoboth’s work spans health and wellness services—including free HIV testing and counseling, support groups, and health education—alongside cultural events, arts programming, and social activities that build community and celebrate diversity. The organization’s advocacy extends beyond Rehoboth Beach, engaging civic leaders, businesses, and partner organizations throughout Delaware to advance equality and inclusion. At the same time, its community center remains the heart of its mission—a welcoming space where thousands of residents, visitors, and volunteers gather each year to learn, connect, and find fellowship.
CAMP Rehoboth also amplifies LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives through Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, a widely read magazine and digital publication that has become a trusted voice across Delaware and the mid-Atlantic region. The publication celebrates the people, creativity, and progress that define both the organization and the community it serves.
CAMP Rehoboth has become a cornerstone of southern Delaware's civic life through collaboration, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to equity. The organization partners with schools, health systems, local government, and community organizations to strengthen understanding and foster a culture of belonging for everyone who calls the region home.
Guided by a dedicated Board of Directors and powered by staff, volunteers, and supporters, CAMP Rehoboth continues to honor its founders’ vision while evolving to meet the needs of a new generation. As it looks to the future, the organization remains true to its founding belief—that by working with openness and care, we can create a community with room for all.
CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a more positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities. CAMP Rehoboth seeks to promote cooperation and understanding among all people as we work to build a safer and more inclusive community with room for all.
Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for leading CAMP Rehoboth toward achieving its mission while ensuring effective and sustainable operations. The ED implements the strategic plan of CAMP Rehoboth and other policies of the Board of Directors to support the organization’s mission and goals while leading the organization's fundraising, administration, facilities management, advocacy, and program oversight. In partnership with the Board, the ED supports Board development and strategic planning and is responsible for achieving annual and long-term fundraising goals. The ED is responsible for providing internal leadership and overseeing all aspects of the organization’s staffing function, including key volunteers who staff programs. The ED also represents the organization to external constituencies, including funders, donors, elected officials, and the general public.
CAMP Rehoboth is a community-centered organization that relies on critical volunteer support throughout the year. A crucial aspect of this role is openly and meaningfully communicating with and engaging the Board, staff members, volunteers, and community members of all identities. The new Executive Director must be adept at nonprofit fundraising across revenue streams, including individual and major gifts, institutional and planned giving, annual and digital fundraising, and campaigns, among others, to ensure CAMP Rehoboth’s long-term resilience.
CAMP Rehoboth’s next executive director is a charismatic engaging leader who is passionate about building community and making genuine connections. This is a considerable and consequential leadership role on which CAMP Rehoboth members will rely to build upon its history and lift up the community for years to come.
The ED serves as the chief executive and community ambassador of CAMP Rehoboth providing strategic leadership, organizational management, and vision to ensure the center fulfills its mission of fostering connection, equity, and belonging.
The ED nurtures community by building and sustaining an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can gather, learn, and thrive. This role is responsible for developing programs that reflect community needs, strengthening partnerships with local organizations, and ensuring the center remains a trusted hub for resources, education, and engagement. Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development and implementation of strategic goals and community-based initiatives.
Cultivating strong relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, partners, and funders.
Overseeing program operations, budgets, and staff performance to ensure long-term sustainability.
Promoting a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and empowerment among all stakeholders.
Representing the organization publicly and advocating for the community’s priorities and strengths.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, strategic leader with a deep commitment to community development, equity, and relationship-building. They model integrity, empathy, and creativity—helping the community center remain not just a facility, but a vibrant home for connection and growth.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership + Strategy
Lead CAMP Rehoboth in advancing its mission and strategic plan, ensuring all programs and operations align with its long-term goals and values.
Translate Board-approved strategic objectives into actionable priorities and measurable outcomes across departments.
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability among staff, Board, and volunteers.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff, ensuring transparent communication and effective governance.
Represent CAMP Rehoboth as its chief ambassador with community partners, funders, government officials, and the public.
Advance an organization-wide focus on the three strategic imperatives—Health, Safety, and Belonging—using them as decision filters for new initiatives.
Grow CAMP Rehoboth’s presence beyond Rehoboth/Lewes into the wider Sussex County region through partnerships, programming, and visibility.
Model a “call people in” leadership approach that centers compassion, bridge-building, and community care across generational and class differences.
Ensure continuity of high-touch community presence and visibility (especially in-season), while evolving sustainable norms for staff workload and ED accessibility
Organizational + Financial Oversight
Oversee CAMP Rehoboth’s financial health and sustainability through strategic planning and fiscal accountability; partner with the Deputy Director and the Board’s Finance Committee to develop and monitor the annual operating budget.
Ensure the Deputy Director and accounting vendors maintain effective systems, policies, and internal controls.
Approve major financial decisions, contracts, and commitments in partnership with the Board and in alignment with Board-approved policies.
Oversee and ensure organization-wide compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit best practices through delegation to the Deputy Director.
Evaluate organizational performance, infrastructure, and capacity, ensuring staffing and systems support the mission.
Lead the design and Board authorization of a capital campaign to address facility debt obligations and reduce operating pressure from mortgage servicing.
Evaluate and, where appropriate, modernize cost-intensive legacy operations (e.g., print publishing) for financial sustainability while honoring community value.
Supervise facility security standards and ensure a proactive preventive-maintenance program are in place and reviewed annually.
Engage the Board in regular risk and crisis management reviews, including event safety planning and insurance adequacy.
(Execution of day-to-day accounting, HR admin, and facility management resides with the Deputy Director.)
Fundraising + External Relations
Serve as CAMP Rehoboth’s chief fundraiser and external advocate, leading efforts to expand and diversify revenue sources.
Cultivate and solicit major donors, institutional funders, and community partners in partnership with the Development Manager and Board.
Ensure the creation and execution of annual and multi-year fundraising plans led by the Development Manager.
Strategize, plan, and execute periodic capital campaigns whenever necessary to engage the community in support of CAMP Rehoboth’s long-term sustainability and strategic risk management.
Strengthen CAMP Rehoboth’s visibility and relationships through strategic communications, media engagement, and community partnerships.
Oversee the organization’s marketing, digital presence, and Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, which are published through the communications manager.
Build and steward strategic alliances with healthcare, education, and government partners.
Navigate donor segments with differing perspectives (e.g., legacy donors vs. emerging supporters) to broaden inclusion while maintaining mission integrity.
Support major community programs (e.g., the Chorus) as visibility and revenue drivers; ensure donor engagement strategies are present at high-attendance events.
Execution of messaging campaigns, events, and communications strategy resides with the Development and Communications Managers.)
People + Culture Leadership
Ensure that CAMP Rehoboth attracts, retains, and develops a talented and diverse team.
Supervise senior leadership staff (Deputy Director, Program Manager, Communications Manager, Development Manager, etc.), providing mentorship and guidance while delegating day-to-day operations.
Promote a culture of equity, belonging, and continuous improvement.
Ensure that human resources policies and practices—developed and administered by the Deputy Director—reflect CAMP Rehoboth’s values and comply with relevant laws.
Support staff development by providing coaching and clear growth opportunities and make sure workloads are balanced and shared across the team.
Ensure strong volunteer pipeline strategies (including younger volunteers and seasonal residents) to counter aging volunteer capacity.
Embed compassionate community care expectations (presence at key community moments, respectful engagement, trauma-informed practices) into team norms.
Champion a staff development/continuing-education fund to strengthen team capacity and retention.
Programs + Community Impact
Provide strategic oversight and accountability for CAMP Rehoboth’s programs and services led by the Program Manager.
Partner with the Program Manager to evaluate impact, scale successful initiatives, and ensure programmatic alignment with community needs and strategic priorities.
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with partner organizations, government agencies, and funders that enhance CAMP Rehoboth’s advocacy and programmatic reach.
Broaden access by expanding programs and outreach westward across Sussex County in response to community geography and growth.
Evolve advocacy beyond policy to include visibility, relationship-building, and pastoral community care—showing up for the community as a core program value.
Ensure data-informed program decisions (e.g., heat maps, participation trends) to guide expansion, sunsetting, or partnership transitions.
Coordinate with health partners to sustain STI/HIV services access in light of grant fluctuations, leveraging clinical partners where appropriate.
(Execution of individual programs, events, and partnerships resides with the Program Manager and team.)
Board Relations + Governance
Collaborate with the Board President to plan meetings, set agendas, and provide timely information and reports.
Support Board recruitment, orientation, and development to ensure diverse representation and effective governance.
Partner with the Board on long-term strategic planning, organizational evaluation, and resource development.
Support succession planning for Board leadership and key committees to ensure continuity and clarity for the ED and staff.
Qualifications
Education + Experience Requirements
Minimum of eight to 10 years in nonprofit management/organizational leadership, with the ability to influence and drive organizational evolution in keeping with the mission, strategic goals, values, and capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a relevant field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Management/supervisory experience required; Arts and/or event management experience a plus.
Skills, Competencies, + Attributes of Success
Strategic Leadership. Proven success in leading a complex nonprofit organization through growth or transition, with the ability to set clear priorities, make sound decisions, and balance strategy with agility and opportunity.
Fundraising + External Relations. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and institutional partners, including experience leading capital or comprehensive campaigns. Comfortable engaging with diverse donor audiences—from long-time supporters to new and emerging constituencies.
Financial Stewardship. Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and long-term fiscal planning, with the ability to work closely with staff and the Board to ensure organizational sustainability.
Board Partnership. Experience working effectively with volunteer boards; building trust, providing strategic guidance, and fostering strong governance practices that respect both Board and staff leadership roles.
Community + Relationship Building. Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills; able to build and sustain relationships with individuals and organizations across generational, socioeconomic, and cultural differences. Brings a natural sense of diplomacy, care, and compassion to community engagement.
Advocacy + Visibility. Confident public communicator with an authentic presence who can represent CAMP Rehoboth’s mission to government, civic, and community audiences while advancing inclusion and belonging for all.
People + Culture Leadership. Experience supervising and mentoring a multi-generational staff and volunteers, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and shared accountability. Understands how to balance high expectations with empathy and encouragement.
Operational Oversight. Familiarity with a community-based organization's administrative and operational dimensions, including HR, facilities, and risk management.
Change Management. Brings emotional intelligence, patience, and steady leadership through change—able to strengthen organizational systems while honoring CAMP Rehoboth’s legacy and culture.
Equity + Inclusion. Deep personal and professional commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and intersectional inclusion. Demonstrated ability to lead across lines of identity, background, and belief with humility and respect.
Communication Skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and storytelling, that inspire confidence and connection among staff, members, and partners.
Work Ethic + Flexibility. Energized by a fast-paced, seasonal community environment; willing to work evenings and weekends as needed for major events and community engagement; as much as 50+ hours/week. Approaches challenges with creativity, humor, and resilience.
Reporting Relationships
The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors and has the following supervisory responsibilities:
Deputy Executive Director
Financial Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Program Manager
Program + Membership Coordinator
Communications Manager
Marketing Specialist
Editor, Letters**
Ad Sales, Letters**
Development Manager
Event + Volunteer Coordinator
Bold indicates direct report
** indicates non-staff contractor
Compensation + Benefits
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 annually. A competitive benefits package is provided, including, but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Short-and long-term disability insurance.
Contribution of up to 3% of each full-time employee’s salary into a Mutual of America 403(b) retirement plan; eligibility begins after one full year of employment.
Fifteen days of Paid Time Off (includes sick and vacation) and comp time.
Fourteen observed holidays.
Closure between December 24 and January 1.
Professional development opportunities.
CAMP Rehoboth leadership strives for a healthy work-life balance and offers some flexible and remote work opportunities.
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Location
This position is located in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and requires the successful candidate to reside in or relocate to the area. A relocation stipend may be negotiated at the time of offer if the chosen candidate resides outside the area. Relocation to the area is expected within a reasonable time following acceptance of an employment offer.
EEO and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CAMP Rehoboth is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks to hire and mentor a workforce that reflects the clients and communities CAMP Rehoboth serves.
CAMP Rehoboth is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations.
CAMP Rehoboth maintains a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, marital status, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, status as a victim of "domestic violence," a "sexual offense," or "stalking" (as those terms are defined by state law), employment status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CAMP Rehoboth is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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About Rehoboth Beach
Known as “The Nation’s Summer Capital,” Rehoboth Beach is a one-square-mile seaside community on the Delaware coast that blends small-town charm with a vibrant, inclusive spirit. What began as a 19th-century coastal retreat has grown into one of the East Coast’s most welcoming destinations—an enduring haven for residents, vacationers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who have long called it home.
Rehoboth Beach offers a unique balance of natural beauty and cultural richness. Its famed Boardwalk, boutique shops, and award-winning restaurants draw visitors from across the country, while its year-round community fosters strong civic engagement, volunteerism, and belonging. The town’s emphasis on inclusion and creativity has made it a cultural anchor in southern Delaware and an essential gathering place for people from all walks of life. Beyond its beaches, Rehoboth offers a thriving arts and dining scene—boasting more than 100 restaurants, galleries, and performance venues. Its proximity to metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore provides both accessibility and tranquility, making it an ideal place to live, work, and lead. The surrounding region, including Lewes and the coastal Delaware area, features state parks, bike trails, and nature preserves that offer residents and visitors a deep connection to the outdoors.
Rehoboth Beach’s strong sense of community is one of its defining qualities. Residents take pride in supporting local organizations, small businesses, and causes that strengthen the social fabric of the area. It is a place where tradition meets progress—where historic cottages stand beside modern homes, and where long-time locals and new residents share a commitment to sustaining the town’s inclusive and welcoming character.
Rehoboth Beach continues to evolve today while honoring its heritage as a place of belonging. It remains both a peaceful seaside town and a dynamic center for art, culture, and advocacy—qualities that make it a fitting home for CAMP Rehoboth and its enduring mission to create “a community with room for all.”