Location: Watersleigh (Nowra), NSW
Date advertised: 20th December 2024
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: When Position is Filled
Youthworks is seeking a Venue and Ministry Programs Manager to join our Venues & Ministry Programs team. Youthworks is a Christian organisation dedicated to providing exceptional facilities, services, and Christian outdoor activities and fellowship for a wide range of clients, including (but not limited to) Christian schools, a wide variety of church groups, and independent organisations.
Our Conference Centres offers accommodation, food and beverage services, combined with a wide variety of Christian outdoor activities designed to foster Christian discovery, church community, and a deeper relationship with Christ in a serene, safe and supportive environment.
About the role
The Shoalhaven Venue and Ministry Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring that all site services, including guest relations, housekeeping, kitchen management, and Christian outdoor education activities, are delivered to the highest standards.
This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong commitment to Youthworks’ Christian values and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our guests.
Your responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all operations teams within this site, including guest relations, housekeeping, kitchen management, and Christian outdoor ministry activities
- Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team, including guest services staff, housekeeping personnel, kitchen staff, and Christian outdoor activity ministry guides
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture in line with the Youthworks’ Christian values
- Overnight/multisite stays away for work may be required from time to time to fulfil the requirements of the role
You will need to demonstrate
- Qualification in Hospitality Management, and/or Outdoor Education or a relevant experience in management or a related field
- Certifications in Outdoor Education, and qualifications such as First Aid, or Cert 3 in outdoor activity would be advantageous
- 5 years’ minimum experience in hospitality management and gospel-driven outdoor education programs
- Professional approach and confident manner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive approach to change
- A personal Christian faith and a willingness to work for an Anglican organisation
Current drivers licence and own transport are essential as there is no public transport anywhere near the Shoalhaven Conference Centres.
Desirable
A background in ministry or significant involvement in Christian communities is desirable
Anglican Youthworks is committed to the Working with Children Checks; persons who are ineligible may not apply. A valid Working with Children Check number for paid employment must be obtained and verified prior to an offer of employment being made.
If you would like to find out more about this role including viewing the position description or would like to apply, please go to our website here.
To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.
If your skills and experience are suitable, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
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