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Retreat Support Staff Camp Spofford

Retreat Support Staff

part time • Camp Spofford

To be a place where people can know Jesus, follow Him together and rest in the beauty of God’s creation.

Retreat Support Staff are vital to the daily operations of Camp Spofford’s Retreat Season and often serve in a variety of departments, including but not limited to Facilities, Housekeeping, Food Service, Office and Guest Services.  During the Retreat Season you will be assigned a role in at least two departments (see above) and there will also be times where you may be asked to help in an area outside your normal scope of work.

This job requires flexibility in both what you do and who you report to.  Upon hire, it will be communicated to you how many total hours you can work each week and how your hours will be spread out over various departments 

Housekeeping (reports to Housekeeping Director)

  • Assist in the cleaning of accommodations in preparation for guest usage
  • Maintain a fully stocked and organized supply room
  • Daily and weekly cleaning of public bathrooms
  • Seasonal deep cleaning in heavy used areas 
Food Service (Reports to Food Service Director)

  • Assist in the operations of the Camp food service. 
    • Assist in the preparation of food as the menu indicates including washing and peeling.
    • Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
    • Store food and leftovers at proper temperature.
  • Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment. 
    • Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas. 
    • Wash all dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures.
    • Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures.
Guest Services (Reports to Associate Director)

  • Welcome groups upon arrival and assist them in getting placed in accommodations
  • Provide groups with activities available to them (i.e. blacklights, bonfire, etc)
  • Connect with leaders throughout their time hear to assure needs are being met
  • Maintain cleanliness in public areas while groups are on site
  • Manage the daily operations of the camp dining service including coordinating activities between the kitchen and dining room
  • Work with Food Service Director to know and understand the meals being served and the related dining services needs
  • Oversee the cleanliness of tables, benches, floors, ascertaining that everything is in readiness for the following meal
  • Set up an adequate area for the disposal of trays, silverware, trash, glasses, and recycling, etc
  • Maintain, stock, clean, and prepare beverages as needed in the dining room area
  • Oversee the sweeping and mopping of the dining hall
  • Inventory and refill any materials needed in the operation of the dining room

Retreat Support Staff should demonstrate competence in the following:

  • Flexibility: Work in a variety of department with various responsibilities dependent on the weekly and seasonal needs of the Camp.  Work with a variety of people and managers.

  • Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

  • Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

  • Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Compensation: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour




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