Brethren Woods, an ACA accredited camp and retreat center located near Harrisonburg, VA, seeks an innovative, dedicated Property Manager to manage and maintain a 140-acre property in a manner that reflects excellence in stewardship of creation and hospitality to ensure a safe and fun experience for campers, schools, families, churches, and guest groups.
The Property Manager is responsible to evaluate, prioritize, and maintain camp’s grounds, facilities, equipment, and vehicles for camp and guest use. This includes a variety of maintenance, landscaping, grounds keeping, repair, and construction tasks, as well as assisting with set-up and support for programs and events. The Property Manager also provides supervision for paid and volunteer maintenance and housekeeping staff, including work groups.
The successful individual must be committed to the camp’s ministry and able to develop and implement a preventive maintenance program in order to ensure attractive, clean, healthy, and safe conditions. Demonstrated skills and experience with tools, equipment, maintenance operations, and managing projects, people, processes, and paperwork are required, as well as a willingness to learn new skills. High school diploma or GED is required with a preference for skilled/technical education and/or training. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to work independently, and also exhibit a spirit of cooperation and commitment to a team relationship with other paid and volunteer camp staff.
This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position based on an average of 40 hours per week. Extended hours, flexible scheduling, and on-call availability, including evenings and weekends, are required. Benefits include a salary, based on experience and within the context of our non-profit environment, paid vacation and sick leave, a generous holiday schedule, a pension plan, and professional growth funds. Optional on-site housing and utilities.
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Linetta Alley, Executive Director, Brethren Woods, 4896 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, VA 22832 or director@brethrenwoods.org. Position is open until filled, with review of resumes beginning January 20, 2025.
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