We Are Hiring an Associate Site Director
Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center
Applegate, California
Job Description
About
Job Title: Associate Site Director Trainee (ASDT)
Department: Operations
Reports To: Site Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
A one-bedroom house is available on site, and on-site living is a requirement of the position. Utilities are included and housing is provided by UCCR and not considered a part of compensation
Purpose
The Associate Site Director Program Trainee (ASDT) is variable hour, full-time position in UCCR’s comprehensive site management training program. The ASDT Program is designed to provide the employee with practical, work-based learning experiences in all major facets of successfully leading a UCCR-managed facility on behalf of the owner
A Day In The Life of an Associate Site Director?
Check in with the kitchen staff to see how the lunch shift is going.
Head to the office to meet with the Site Director.
Learn about how to prepare a site budget.
Troubleshoot a radiant heater and research pressure switches to find a replacement.
Eat lunch.
Meet with a contractor to bid an upcoming deck replacement.
Begin dinner prep with coworkers and create a healthy, delicious meal for 70 excited retreat participants.
Head home to your own private residence on-site after another challenging yet fulfilling day of training at a UCCR facility.
Site Directors have an incredibly varied set of skills and responsibilities. As an Associate Site Director Trainee (ASDT), you can expect your days to be very similar. Learn all the ins and outs of the position while being mentored by a seasoned professional, before taking on full responsibility at a facility of your own. A strength of this program is an individualized training that leverages your strengths and addresses your areas of growth, with a mix of formal training and hands-on learning.
Position
UCCR is a premiere facility manager of non-profit camps, conference and retreat centers. If you have experience in or are interested in living onsite for this camp and retreat management training position, this is great opportunity in foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Note: this is not an activities programming position.
We are hiring an Associate Site Director Trainee to be developed in our facility and staff management systems. This training typically takes 6-18 months. Your promotion to Site Director is our goal but factors such as opportunity and training success are important.
Site Maintenance (building electrical, plumbing, carpentry, water systems, and grounds keeping)
Food Service (full commercial kitchen)
Housekeeping
Customer Service (youth, adult groups)
Budget, Revenue & Expense reporting
Staff Development: selection, training, reviewing, team building
Property owner and customer relations
Many job background types are applicable: onsite non-profit camp management, outdoor experience in camp, building maintenance management, and onsite camp food service supervision / housekeeping are just a few. Preference will be given to COVID-vaccinated candidates, those with strong facilities maintenance experience and experience living and working onsite in year-round positions.
BENEFITS | PAY | HOURS
Relocation assistance
Housing is provided (living onsite is required)
Anthem or Kaiser health insurance: we pay 80% of the monthly employee-only premium standard plan
Dental and Vision benefits available
Retirement: generous plan with Vanguard
Paid Vacation
Hours: 30-40 hours +/week
Pay: $18-$22/hour to start, DOE
$30/hour if promoted to Site Director
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Age 25 minimum
The initial training is in Applegate, CA. Flexibility for subsequent relocations (CA, MA, MI) is required
COVID vaccination and fully boosted is expected
5 years combined experience in camp food service; buildings, grounds, and equipment maintenance
Background checks conducted
Must be willing to live & work onsite at any of our locations.
Must have an insurable driving record
Demonstrated ability to make customers happy
Current lifeguard certification or ability to obtain is preferred
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, gender identity, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected classification.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Experience:
professional cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
general building maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
business administration: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Areas of Functional Development and Required Competence
The ASDT is expected to develop competency in each of the following functions:
Customer Service
Meet the public and be supportive of and sensitive to diversity of people, cultures and program goals
Develop positive relationships with customer group leaders and members of the organization that owns the site
Maintain a friendly and supportive environment that facilitates and enhances the goals of the customers and program leaders
Revenue and Expense Management
Provide general financial oversight for a UCCR-managed site
Develop and administer operational budgets in cooperation with direct supervisor and Administration functions including Accounting.
Maintain appropriate, accurate records and implement UCCR’s policies and procedures
Develop and manage major maintenance projects, as approved and required
Marketing
Conduct tours for potential customer groups
Positively represent UCCR and the site to outside customers as well as customers that are considered to be an “owner group”
Participate in the development and implementation of site specific marketing plans, in cooperation with the Marketing Manager
Food Service and Hospitality
Purchase, prepare and serve food within health and safety regulations, codes and customer group dietary requirements.
Develop cooking skills of staff; ensure staff have required food handling certification
Prepare for county health department inspections
Ensure housekeeping is carried out per the practices at the site
Facility Maintenance Operations
Repair and maintain buildings and grounds within health and safety regulations, and codes; coordinate with supervisor, Administration and site owner, as appropriate
Maintain water, sewer, electrical and communications systems within health and safety regulations and codes
Provide land use and environmental stewardship
Interface with regulatory agencies such as the county health department
Human Resources
Hire, supervise, encourage, motivate, develop staff.
Conduct annual staff performance reviews
In consultation with Human Resources and Payroll, conduction staff terminations
Effectively delegate roles and responsibilities within site staff job descriptions
Within Paycom, respond to staff requests for clocking and other requests
Maintain appropriate, accurate records and implement UCCR policies and maintain compliance with local and state labor laws, as directed by UCCR
General
Communicate both verbally and in writing in a timely, clear and logical manner
Respond efficiently and effectively in a crisis; problem solve under pressure
Participate in and support the mission and goals of UCCR
Interpret and represent all major facility management matters to UCCR’s executive staff and members
Participate in professional self-development
Expectations
Expectations will be set by the responsible Site Directors (in consultation with the supervisor) under which the ASDT works. The effectiveness of the performance of the ASDT will be evaluated annually against those expectations.
Essential Functions
Ability to communicate with and provide necessary instructions to both staff and clients
Visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards on the site
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Physical mobility to traverse difficult and uneven terrain
Ability to use or learn to use telephone, computer and office equipment
Ability to drive a UCCR vehicle
Ability to use site equipment and tools
Ability to use cleaning and janitorial supplies
Accountability
The ASDT is an employee of UCCR and is directly accountable to the Site Directors under which the work is being done. The CEO has overall responsibility for the Associate Site Director Program. As such, the CEO may be involved in ASDT assignments and performance evaluations..
UCCR reserves the right to modify the General Requirements of this position as well as the length of the program based on a person’s prior work experience and progress within the program. UCCR reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. All employees are to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that maximizes the productivity of co-workers and company management while at the same time maximizing the enjoyment and learning of our groups.
Requirements
All new hires must pass a criminal background check; food handlers certificate preferred.
All new hires must love making guests happy.
Covid-19
Guest and staff safety is critical so COVID-19 protocols are in place and need to be followed.
UCCR builds relationships with property owners and guests to deliver exceptional services and business resources that empower camps, conference and retreat centers to flourish. If you can support this mission, you are invited to email your resume and a convincing cover letter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, gender identity, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, disability, and marital status.