Our outstanding staff make all the difference. We strive to provide a “Ministry of Hospitality” in all aspects of our work – whether leading an activity, cleaning a cabin or preparing a meal.
Interested in joining our staff team? We’re recruiting for Nature’s Classroom staff, Summer Camp residential staff as well as filling our support roles.
Core Team
Co-Interim Executive Directors – Jason and Leah Petry
We are excited to announce that we have hired Jason and Leah Petry as Co-Interim Executive Directors of DuBois Center. As former staff members who served in various
capacities, including counselors, barn coordinators, lifeguards, programming staff, and assistant directors, it has been their dream to return to DuBois Center in executive leadership positions.
Meet Jason and Leah Petry:
DuBois Center is near and dear to our hearts. It inspired Leah to minor in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration while in college and provided a supportive community on her journey into yoga teacher certifications. It also provided Jason with opportunities to expand and share his love for and knowledge of the outdoors and exposed him to a varied skill set he never imagined thriving with.
Between the two of us, we have logged countless hours volunteering and as staff. During our previous tenure at DuBois Center – including our time working together as Outdoor Ministry Interns – we gained and developed skills and experience in hospitality and guest relations, event planning, program implementation, equestrian program management, problem-solving, facility management, and maintenance, supervision, and administration.
In recent years, Leah became a small business owner while also working in the insurance industry and Jason has gained experience in industrial maintenance. These various opportunities provided us with time and experience to refine the skills we initially formed at DuBois Center. We felt a calling to return to DuBois Center and are excited to give back to a place that has given us so much.
Jason started his ministry as Co-Interim Executive Director with us on May 10 to ensure a smooth and successful summer season. On August 5, when our current program director, Sarah Harding, starts a full-time graduate program, Leah will begin her ministry with us as the other part of the “co” leadership
For inquiries regarding events at DuBois Center or to explore opportunities for involvement, please contact Jason and Leah at at director@duboiscenter.org
Program Director – Sarah Harding
Sarah received her B.A. in Biochemistry, M.A.T. for Secondary Science Education, and Social Emotional Learning Leadership Certificate from the University of Iowa in May 2022. Presently, she holds the role of Program Director at DuBois Center, where she oversees the planning, and coordination of volunteers and staff, and the facilitation of retreats, summer camps, and guest events. Outside of her responsibilities at DuBois Center, Sarah finds every opportunity to immerse herself in nature, dance, or get crafty.
For inquiries regarding events at DuBois Center or to explore opportunities for involvement, please contact Sarah at program@duboiscenter.org
DuBois Center/ISC Registrar – Julie Riechmann
Julie started working with ISC and DuBois Center in November 2018 and is always happy to help with any issues you may have registering for camp. Contact her at jriechmann@iscucc.org.
Facility Caretaker
Position in transition.
Summer Program Staff
Our summer camp counselors and coordinators are a caring, energetic and dedicated bunch! Each member of our summer program staff has experience working with children and are committed to the personal and spiritual growth of our campers. Most, if not all, are certified in First Aid and CPR. Many are also certified lifeguards. They participate in an intensive 9-day staff training program to ensure they are ready to serve our campers and families.
All staff members meet strict standards related to the application process, and reference and background checks.