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Position Openings:
DIRECTOR, ALTON L. COLLINS RETREAT CENTER, EAGLE CREEK, OREGON
Position Available, November 2008 - January 2009 (negotiable)
Alton C. Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, Oregon is looking for a site director. For a general description of a site director: go to http://www.gocamping.org and click on the employment link.
For general information on the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center, go to the Alton L Collins website
at www.collinsretreatcenter.org.
To apply for the position of Director of Alton L Collins Retreat Center,
send resume and cover letter by September 15, 2008 to:
Lisa Jean Hoefner, Executive Director, Camp and Retreat Ministries
OR-ID Conference of The United Methodist Church
1505 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEMENOS RETREAT CENTER, WEST CHESTER, PA.
The Temenos Retreat Center, a non-profit, hospitality ministry of the Swedenborgian Church at Temenos, is looking for a General Manger. The duties include meeting budget and optimizing use of the facility. Someone able to promote the use of the facility is highly desired. Web design experience a plus. Candidate must be able to care for the operation of the center on a daily basis, including scheduling meetings, meeting and guest room readiness, food preparation, and see to guest satisfaction. Temenous is located near West Chester PA, on 55 acres, about 25 miles west of Philadelphia, PA in the Brandywine Valley. See our website: www.temenosretreat.org.
Please respond by email to tsd2873x@verizon.net. Deadline for application is September 15, 2008.
DIRECTOR, BRIDGEPOINT CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, DALLAS, TEXAS
Bridgeport is seeking a LEADER who is ready to take their ministry to a new level! Located just northwest of Dallas, Texas, Bridgeport is a large, dynamic camp and conference center that serves as the regional site for the United Methodist Church focused on ministry with children and youth. While the program is near capacity now, the vision includes living into a new master plan and reaching more children and youth in the future. If you are ready for a new challenge in a place that is committed to expanding, if your spirit is hungering for a new opportunity to use your good gifts, would you prayerfully consider this opportunity? You can learn more about Bridgeport’s ministry at www.bridgeportcamp.com.
CONFERENCE CENTER DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CHAVEZ CENTER, KEANE, CA
SUMMARY
The Conference Center Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall operation of the National Chavez Center (NCC) in Keene, CA and its staff, as well as the promotion and outreach for NCC.
RESPONSIBLILITIES:
- Directs and supervises all NCC staff, including employee development and training, performance management, and policy enforcement.
- Develops an effective business plans for NCC.
- Responsible for fulfilling the mission of the organization while maintaining it’s financial sustainability.
- Oversees all aspects of conferencing and special events at NCC, including sales, marketing, catering, grounds, security, and maintenance.
- Manages and monitors the finances and budget for NCC operations.
- Develops and implements a marketing and outreach plan for NCC.
- Maintains client relations, including addressing clients complaints within scope of authority.
- Coordinates exhibits, cultural and community events, and trainings.
- Provides a high degree of visibility to diverse communities by representing the NCC at the local, regional, state, national, and international level.
- Develops and strengthens partnerships with relevant groups to further the visibility of NCC.
- Develops and carries out NCC strategic and operational plans.
- Manages and participates in project fundraising and audience development programs.
- Maintains and develops knowledge of best practices within all areas of responsibility.
- Oversees the maintenance, upkeep, and landscaping of NCC.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Position requires a bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with an emphasis in hospitality, food and beverage, business administration or related field. Five years experience in conference services or related position with three years supervisory/management experience.
Please send resumes to: Fax: (661) 822-1058 OR fwmrecruiter@hotmail.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BLUE LAKE UNITED METHODIST ASSEMBLY, ALABAMA
Blue Lake United Methodist Assembly provides camp and retreat ministries to the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Located in the Conecuh National Forest in Southeast Alabama. This position requires a mature adult with deep Christian faith consistent with the beliefs of the United Methodist Church. Vision, energy and passion for camping and retreat ministries. Creative program skills including experience and leadership. Ability to manage systems (financial and operational)and people. The ability to oversee buildings, grounds, and food service. Possesses a welcoming spirit of radical hospitality and a drive for quality mission driven ministry. A bachelors degree in related area or experience and training. An applicant should have 3-7 years experience. Interested individuals are invited to contact Clay Carnathan ccarnathan@lre-svc.com or phone 850-699-7357 to request information.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CAMP BROTHERHOOD, MT. VERNON, WASHINGTON
Camp Brotherhood is seeking an executive director with a commitment to the inter-faith mission of Camp Brotherhood and has the passion, experience and capacity to strategically lead the organization.
Camp Brotherhood’s Treacy & Levine Family Village is a 200 acre retreat facility for people from different faiths, ethnic and racial background. Born through the vision of Rabbi Raphael Levine and Father William Treacy as an outgrowth of the award winning television program, “Challenge,” and with the support of friends, the Levine and Treacy Family Village at Camp Brotherhood was founded to provide a beautiful setting in which to foster interfaith dialog.
The Camp, located in Mt. Vernon in the beautiful Skagit Valley, offers visitors a professional staff, modern lodges, dining and meeting facilities, a pool, trails, a garden and farm area with a variety of animals. Government entities and recognized not-for-profit groups (501(c)3) may hold retreats for religious, charitable, scientific, educational or governmental purposes, with emphasis on strengthening youth and family.
Reporting to the Board the executive director will direct an experienced and able staff as well as the development and implementation of all initiatives, camp operations, external relationships, fund raising efforts, program development and financial/administrative functions to accomplish Camp Brotherhood’s mission. He/She will have the presence, credibility, and energy to promote the mission of the Camp, and to have strong management, networking and communication skills
Management Experience Desired:
The director should have a successful record of managing a multi-program organization of significant size; non-profit organization management experience; demonstrated understanding and successful track record in facility management and programming, including construction and maintenance; experience with fundraising, board development; budget and finance; public and community relations; demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and business plans; demonstrated success working with a Board of Directors; ability to serve as an articulate spokesperson for Camp Brotherhood and relate well with diverse Camp community and groups, including representatives of all religious faiths, major donors, all members, foundation officials, public officials, and the media. Candidate qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience; ,minimum of seven years of progressively responsible executive-level leadership experience; knowledge of approaches to interfaith issues management; demonstrable program development experience; reputation for personal and professional integrity.Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit letter and resume as soon as possible to Evelyn Yenson at epyen@aol.com or Joe McGavick at j.mcgavick@comcast.net.
FUND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, MT. MORRIS CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, WAUTOMA, WISCONSIN
The Moravian Church, Western District is seeking a Fund Development Director for their full service camp, Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center, near Wautoma, Wisconsin. This person will play a key role in ensuring long-term success of this important ministry.
- Part-time (0.4 – 0.5 FTE) salaried position working from your location
- Travel required
- Previous fund development experience preferred
- Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills
- Great interpersonal skills
Application deadline October 1, 2008, with position start date January 1, 2009
For more information and a position description contact Rev. Jane Harberg at revjane@yahoo.com
Also visit our website www.mt-morris.org
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY, SPIRITPATH, UNITY VILLAGE, MISSOURI
SpiritPath at Unity Village is seeking a Director of Hospitality for a new, LEED Certified state-of-the-art 50-room center located on the Unity Village Campus near Kansas City, Missouri. The Director of Hospitality will manage the lodging and conferencing services, coordinating with the Executive Chef, Retreats Manager and Marketing Department to serve spiritual and business groups, with a goal to expand the hospitality business. For complete information, see the posting at www. unityjobs.org. For additional information you may also contact Kimberly Wheeler in the Human Resource department at Unity (816) 251-3520 x4.
DIRECTOR, VILLA MARIA CATHOLIC LIFE CENTER, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Seeking an experienced, innovative and motivated leader with a record of achievement to direct, oversee, and expand the operation of the Villa Maria Catholic Life Center, a 44 bed retreat and conference center situated on Lake Springfield. Responsibilities include all business and financial operations, marketing of the retreat and conference center, scheduling of the conference center, supervision of staff, and oversight of hospitality services. Qualifications and skills include: 5 years previous experience in retreat or conference center management or a related field, a track record of successful marketing endeavors to actively promote utilization of retreat center facilities, ability to work within budgets, develop and work with a board of advisors, manage employees, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and the ability to successfully use the web as a tool to market the conference center. Education preferred; Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Facility Management, or a degree in business and accounting. Please send resume and cover letter to HR@dio.org or mail to Office for Human Resources, P.O. Box 3187, Springfield, IL 35708-3187
SEEKING A POSITION
George Reagan, I am a Development (fundraising) professional with 17 years in sales/business development and advocacy that also has experience in the camping ministry. My experience in camping includes being a counselor, CIT director, board member and currently the Conference Trustee for Camping and Retreat Centers for the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. Contact George Reagan at 603-494-6000.
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