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 hr@ncdisciples.org.
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 hr@ncdisciples.org 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