Job Title: Managing Director Daycholah Center
Basic Function: To provide a well-organized, safe, world-class hospitality, ministry-filled experience for all UCCI events and retreat groups. Responsible for all programs, guests, staff, and operations at Daycholah Center including but not limited to the following departments/areas: Program Development, Summer Camp, Hospitality Services, Registration, Office Management, Food Services, Facilities Management, Staffing, Organizational Leadership, Waterfront Management, and Housekeeping Services.
This is a year-round position with on-site family housing included. Salary and benefit package based on experience.
Year-Round Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide staff support for and work with the UCCI Leadership team, Board of Directors, and committees
- Provide supervision and support to the Daycholah Center facility staff
- Maintain an active connection with external partners such as the WI Conference UCC, Green Lake Association, and
Green Lake Sanitary District
- Provide reports for UCCI and WI Conference UCC Board of Directors meetings
- Oversee and support the work of Daycholah Center fundraising
- Participate in the development of the annual budget for Daycholah Center
- Actively work individually, and collectively to grow revenue.
Summer Camp and Year-Round Retreats:
- Define camp goals and develop a program plan that reflects those goals
- Prepare and finalize camp schedule and activities
- Oversee and work with UCCI Leadership on the preparation and distribution of summer camp promotional materials
- Define summer camp positions (paid & volunteer) and oversee the process of hiring, supervising, and training
- Define and monitor risk as they relate to sponsored programs
- Minister to all summer staff, camper, parent, and volunteer needs to ensure safety and well-being within the camp community
- Set up and supervise on site office procedures, camp opening and closing procedures, and other necessary steps to ensure camp opens and closes safely
- Follow and maintain the program budget for summer camp, overseeing all payments and receipts
Fundraising and Marketing:
- Develop annual goals in conjunction with UCCI Leadership and Board of Directors
- Actively participate and support a fundraising strategy
- Work directly with UCCI Leadership and anyone hired to help in the support of the development and marketing programs
Retreat Groups:
- Head up the team of year-round staff who welcome and meet guests’ needs
- Build a relationship with group leaders so that they know who you are and feel comfortable sharing their experience at camp
- Work with your staff and the schedule to make effective use of your facility
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience leading and managing a year-round camp or retreat center.
- Either a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Business Management, or related field or combination of substantial proven experience combined with an appropriate leadership or outdoor ministry certification
- Belief in, and commitment to bringing to life, the UCCI Mission Statement.
- Commitment to integrate both personally and professionally into the surrounding communities.
- Experienced boater and waterfront manager. The ideal candidate will possess or be willing to get Advance Lifeguarding Certification and WI Boater Safety Certification
- Medical background helpful, or desire to obtain First Responder Certification
- Committed to creating spaces of unconditional acceptance. Deep commitment to being open and affirming of LGBTQIA+ persons.
- Experience working with youth in a camp setting. Passion for camp ministry.
- Experience in leading and managing a business, ideally in a hospitality related field
- Computer, word processing, and database management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to execute duties with a proactive approach to future responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Must be friendly, flexible, and lead by example to make hospitality come alive for guests.
- Ability to work in and lead a team environment and manage a staff.
- An inquisitive and curious mind that is able to balance tradition, and what works well, with areas that are open to improvements.
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items.
- Must be able to pass a background check and complete additional training on diversity and safe conduct in the workplace.
Salary Range/Compensation: $50,000-60,000
Application Instructions: Email resume and cover letter to Kaitlyn Boscaljon HR Manager at kboscaljon@ucci.org
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
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