Position Title: Family Retreat Coordinator
Organization: Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania (OCA)
Location: Primarily remote; on-site at Camp Nazareth (Mercer, PA) from August 15–17, 2025
Commitment: Part-time, stipend-based (1-3 hours/week leading up to the event; full engagement during retreat weekend)
Term: Now through August 2025, with option to continue into 2026 as Archdiocesan Camping Week Director
Overview
The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania is seeking a dynamic and organized Family Retreat Coordinator to assist in planning and executing our 2025 Family Retreat at Camp Nazareth, themed “Image of God ‘Not Made By Hands’ and the Image of God in Creation.” This role is ideal for someone passionate about Orthodox Christian youth and family ministry and looking to grow into a long-term leadership position within the archdiocese’s developing camping ministry, which we hope to premiere in Summer 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the clergy liaison (Fr. Alexander Cadman) to plan and coordinate retreat logistics
- Recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers
- Manage the registration process and participant communication
- Serve as on-site coordinator during the retreat, ensuring smooth transitions between scheduled activities
- Co-lead with a designated event partner to maintain schedule and flow during the retreat
- Provide post-retreat feedback and assist with evaluation
- Optionally begin preparations for the 2026 Archdiocesan youth camp
Ideal Candidate
- Resides within the geographical boundaries of the archdiocese
- Young or “young at heart,” with the maturity to supervise and support high school or college-aged camp counselors
- Has experience attending Orthodox youth camps (e.g., Antiochian Village, St. Tikhon’s Camp, St. Andrew’s Camp, Camp Nazareth, or equivalent)
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiar with Orthodox liturgical life and youth ministry practices
- Must consent to undergo a successful background check as per diocesan policy
Compensation
- Stipend (to be determined by the Archdiocesan Youth Committee after discussions with the candidate)
- Housing and meals provided during the retreat
Opportunity to grow into a paid Camp Director role for Summer 2026
To apply, or for more information, please contact:
Apr. Alexander Cadman, Diocesan Youth Committee Chair – policycoordinator@ocadwpa.org
(or alternatively) Apr. William J. Evansky, Chancellor – frbill158@verizon.net
