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Job Title: Part Time Groundskeeper


Dates of Employment: Part-time; up to 19 hours/week

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Purpose: To further the mission of the Barbara C. Harris Center by helping to maintain the center’s buildings and grounds.

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Buildings & Grounds:
    • Assist in maintaining the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center to be welcoming, attractive and safe
    • Work in partnership with the Director and Associate Director of Operations on year-round facilities projects
    • Assist in maintaining grounds, landscaping, and trail systems
    • In the cold-weather season, assist in snow removal from roads, walkways and roofs
    • Provide on-call assistance to guests and staff of BCH as needed
  2. Provide support to Guest Services as needed:
    • Assist in preparing the meeting room set up for incoming groups
    • Assist in checking buildings after use, dismantle meeting room set-ups
    • Assist in ensuring proper maintenance and inventory of AV equipment and conference support materials (easel pads, markers, etc.)
    • In coordination with the housekeeping team, complete group-departure tasks such as linen and trash pickup.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Willingness to learn how to operate small and large equipment
  • Desire to work as part of a supporting & collaborative team
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Able to speak and comprehend English conversationally
  • Maintain clear and positive verbal and written communication with other staff

Physical Aspects of the Position:

  • Physically able to move easily around BCH, lift loads of 50 pounds, and operate heavy equipment

Compensation:

  • $19/hour

To Apply: Email a Letter of Interest, Resume, and 3 references to director@bchcenter.org

Employer Overview:

The Barbara C. Harris Center’s mission is rooted in the legacy of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris and the values of the Episcopal Church: welcome to all, especially the vulnerable; care for creation; and walking the way of love. We live our mission by caring for all who spend time at the center, offering space and direction for spiritual practice, and connecting to the natural world- through camps, retreats, conferences, and programs. All who visit will feel cared for in mind, body, and spirit and will be invited to deepen their values and expand their vision. In everything we do, we will: reflect the dignity, simplicity and bounty of the natural world , offer spiritual growth opportunities, rooted in and expanding on Episcopal identity, and strengthen right relationships in support of environmental and social justice

Think you would be a good fit with the BCH Center team?


Feel free to share your resume with us at info@bchcenter.org for consideration towards future openings.




 
 
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