Posts from 2024

Job Opening: Camp Manager  (Deadline – Oct 1st)  The Christian Church in North Carolina is currently seeking a new full-time Camp Manager for Camp Caroline, located in Arapahoe, NC. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by Oct 1st. The full job description is below. Please submit your applications and/or questions to [email protected].    Job Title: Camp Manager Reports to: The Regional Minister and CEO Hours: Full time, position is exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act Starting Date: November 1, 2024 Location: Camp Caroline, 3398 Janiero Rd, Arapahoe, NC Purpose of the Job: The Camp Manager is responsible for the overall management of the facility including hiring and supervising year-round and seasonal staff. The Camp Manager will provide exceptional guest service by facilitating needs while guests are on campus, and actively seek new opportunities to promote the year-round usage of the camp. General Responsibilities: Provide oversight of maintenance, and cleaning for the total camp facility – property, structures and equipment. Coordinate the work of volunteers who help with these tasks. Provide oversight of necessary staff for non-program needs, and work cooperatively with program staff and volunteers. Work cooperatively with appropriate regional staff, commissions and committees.   Specific Responsibilities: Grounds & Buildings Ensure that grounds, buildings, and structures are maintained throughout the year, including winterizing and storm mitigation.  Ensure that all repairs are performed within the scope of the Camp Manager’s skills and ability.  Ensure that roads are maintained on camp property.  Ensure that the waterfront is maintained and in a safe manner. Ensure that initiation and coordination of work by contractors and/or volunteers is done. Ensure that additional maintenance is provided on camp property as needed. Communicate with congregations that sponsor a building, keeping them aware of building conditions and cooperate with them in their work on buildings as needed.   Equipment  Ensure that all equipment is maintained and is in good working condition, making all needed repairs within the scope of staff skill and ability. Ensure that equipment is used by authorized persons only. Maintain State of North Carolina certification as a Pool Operator. Ensure pool maintenance is performed in a timely manner.Staff Cooperate with the Regional Minister to recruit year-round and seasonal staff.  Maintain a seamless working relationship with Regional Bookkeeper. Work cooperatively with the Regional Youth Director, camp directors, offering support and assistance as it relates to facility needs, for a smooth and safe operation of each camp and retreat. Attend meetings of the Camp Caroline Committee, Regional Staff, Regional Board and Regional Assembly Other duties as assigned by the Regional Minister Desired Experience and Skills:   Strong organizational skills Knowledge of camping ministry Possess basic skill and competency to maintain grounds, structures, equipment and supervise and train staff Have a basic understanding of and appreciation for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Satisfactory background check Onsite housing provided by the Region.   How to Apply:   Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than October 1, 2024 to: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in NC, P O BOX 1568, Wilson, NC 27894, Attn: Human Resources, or email [email protected] with Camp Caroline Manager in the subject line. Camp Caroline is a Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center Owned and Operated by The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina …