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Retreats Associate

Glorieta Adventure Camps
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We will be opening several non-summer support roles providing the Missional need to serve Retreat groups including schools, churches, government groups, outreach events (races, community days, zip tours, etc), and clubs. Our desire in serving is to fulfill our mission to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventures, authentic relationships, and Biblical truth.

  • All of these positions are the first to fill logistic needs for retreats. These positions play a key role in helping retreats happen before, during, and after a retreat event; including but not limited to: 
    • Before a retreat - help with meeting space set up and other guest group prep 
    • During a retreat- Activity and Recreation support, Retail support, Retreat host support, Meal prep and clean (dishes), Housekeeping 
    • After a retreat - Housekeeping- room flips, Public space cleaning 
  • Each person will report to a specific department (Landscape, Housekeeping, Maintenance/Projects, Programs, Activities, Food Service,etc)

 

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT

Although individuals will be connected to a department, during retreat seasons (fall and spring) all will be working to serve retreat guests, this could mean 3-4 days out of a week, serving guests, and 1-2 working in assigned departments. On lighter weeks this could be flipped. During down times (winter and holidays) department specific tasks will increase.

 

  • Housekeeping -reports to Housekeeping Manager 

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like deep cleaning spaces, or other cleaning and housekeeping projects.  

  • Activities- reports to Activities Manager

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like maintenance on zip lines, High Five operation, or other activities projects

  • Retreats - reports to Retreats Manager

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like sales calls or other projects or tasks related to retreats department.

  • Family Camp -reports to Family Camp Manager

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like recruiting

  • Maintenance - reports to Maintenance Manager or Lead

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like maintaining buildings, and building projects

  • Projects - reports to Projects lead

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like remodel spaces, interior and exterior painting, flooring, basic construction, prepping and cleaning up construction sites, assisting with program project creation. 

  • Grounds- reports to Grounds Lead

Primary non retreat tasks might include things like landscape and snow removal. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstration of a genuine pursuit of a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ 
  • Teachable - Willing to learn new skills on a daily basis, positive can-do attitude 
  • Hard Working- Excellent work ethic, initiative taker, problem solver 
  • Outstanding customer service skills- Service mindset- guests come first, professional, flexible
  • Relational ability to fit well in a small community, excellent guest communication skills
  • Ideally- someone with previous work or college experience, preferably age 21+ or a demonstration of a similar level of maturity.

 

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS Full-time hourly position, onsite shared housing, health and wellness plan, 401(k) retirement package after one year, and paid vacation time (PTO).

 

HOUSING

Single staff will be in shared housing assigned based on availability- each will have their own bedroom. Meals will occasionally be available depending on work schedule and if guests are being served. Married applicants will be evaluated based on availability of housing

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Training and development will be a part of the required responsibilities. This could include mentorships, classes (i.e. lunch and learns, aka residency classes), training, seminars and other personal and spiritual enrichment events.

 

TIMELINE  

  • A one year commitment would be asked of the applicant- Early February start date, through the following summer and full season. After summer, Glorieta Adventure Camps and the staffer would evaluate continuing in the role for another year.
  • Summer responsibilities - this will be determined pre-summer based on preference, skills/gifts , need, and/or available opportunities, including remaining with the assigned department.