Employment Opportunities
Job Title: Guest Services Host (Host)
Dates of Employment: 1-2 weekends/month with occasional evening weeknight shifts- approximately 20-29 hours/month
Reports to: Guest Services Administrator
Position Description: The Guest Services Host is a member of the Guest Services Department and reports directly to the Guest Services Administrator. This is a part time, non-exempt position.
- Guest Services:
- Be visible and present and available in-person when applicable or available via the host phone at all times during the shift
- Be courteous, greet, and welcome guests to The Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for their visit
- Review information about the guest groups and their needs during their stay
- Welcome the group at their first meal
- On-site Guest Experience:
- Be present at the Dining Hall 15-20 minutes prior to all meals in order to be available to guests at a consistent time and to communicate with the kitchen
- Check public bathrooms and trash in guest spaces when housekeeping is not also on duty
- Light campfires for groups as required
- Walk the grounds and note any maintenance concerns on the log sheet in the Dining Hall and contact the on-call facilities team member when concerns are emergent
- Follow the reporting protocols for damage and incidents
- Be prepared to set up or connect audio visual equipment/screens/projectors/microphones
- Overnight Shifts
- Be available via the on-call phone and able to respond to emergencies on campus within 25 minutes if staying off campus, or stay overnight in BCH-provided housing if further away than 25 minutes
- Other
- When necessary, be prepared to clean and turnover a room for a guest, which includes but is not limited to stripping the bed, replacing all linens and towels, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathroom
- Host may eat all meals in the dining hall
- Participate in all trainings including but not limited to, Safeguarding, CPR/First Aid/ Mental Health First Aid
- Walk-through all guest spaces at the end of a stay and ensure lights are off and buildings are closed down
- Occasionally, for especially tight turnovers, assist housekeeping in collecting dirty linens and delivering them to the laundry room in St. Johns.
Qualifications:
- Courteous, approachable, amenable, respectful, and responsive demeanor when working with the public
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build long-term relationships
- Creative approach to work and problem solving
- Self-starter than can work both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible, dependable, professional behavior with a responsible work ethic
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a faith-based community
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and overnights
To Apply: e-mail a Letter of Interest & Resume to director@bchcenter.org
Job Title: Buildings & Grounds Associate
Dates of Employment: Fulltime, Nonexempt
Reports to: Operations Director
Position Description: To further the mission of the Barbara C. Harris Center by maintaining all aspects of the center’s buildings and grounds
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintenance oversight:
- Maintain the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center to be welcoming, attractive and safe
- Perform or arrange service and repair of equipment such as vehicles, appliances, and/or HVAC
- Perform or arrange service and repair of systems such as water, electric, internet, sewer and/or gas
- Maintain grounds and landscaping
- Maintain waterfront including dock installation and takedown
- Perform snow removal/plowing from roads, walkways and roofs
- Ensure safe working conditions for maintenance staff
- Maintain maintenance supplies, shop and work areas
- Keep appropriate records of facilities and equipment use/repair
- Provide on-call assistance to guests and staff of BCH
- Provide support to Guest Services as needed:
- Prepare meeting room set up for incoming groups
- Check buildings after use, dismantle meeting room set-ups
- Ensure proper maintenance and inventory of AV equipment and conference support materials (easel pads, markers, etc.)
- Perform or coordinate with housekeeping group-departure tasks such as linen and trash pickup
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and automotive equipment
- Superior communication and leadership skills
- Self-manager
- Creative problem solving skills
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary
- Ability to read and communicate in English
- Attend weekly all-staff meetings
- Maintain clear and positive verbal and written communication with other staff; Participate enthusiastically; be a team player and supportive member of the community
Physical Aspects of the Position:
- Physically fit, able to move easily around BCH, lift loads of 50-100 pounds, and operate heavy equipment
Compensation:
- Hourly wage depending on experience and qualifications
- Employer-paid health, life and disability insurance
- Optional employee-paid dental insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-Paid contributions to 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
To Apply: e-mail a Letter of Interest & Resume to director@bchcenter.org
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.
