CHRIST IS RISEN!

As an important next step in the diocese’s youth program, the Youth Committee encourages you to disseminate as broadly as possible in your respective parishes the job description written below. Please share this as soon as possible since time is of the essence to find the right person ready to “hit the ground running” in this position! Thank you.

In the Risen Christ,

Archpriest William J. Evansky

Chancellor

Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western PA

Orthodox Church in America

P.O. Box 1769

Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-1769

724-776-5555: Chancery Office

724-266-5009: Ambridge Parish Office

frbill158@verizon.net: Email

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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