Cascade Campus Operations Manager - Colorado, Springs

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

38d•$57,510 - $71,970

About The Position

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved. Camping Commitment Statement As a follower of Jesus Christ and a minister of His Gospel, lead from a mastery-level understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and ensure that all camp staff are supported and equipped in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them. Mission & Authority Through both formal training and direct experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage the responsibilities of the role as an operations manager. Manage the camp property to provide the finest possible platform for the presentation of the gospel. This management is performed by assuring financial stability of the camp, safety of all persons on the camp property and operating the property in compliance with Young Life’s National Camping standards. Job Specific Working Conditions: Young Life is prayerfully seeking someone to lead our Campus Services team to supervise the maintenance and services provided to staff who work at the Young Life Service Center. The Campus includes two office buildings and two houses located in Colorado Springs. The Campus Services team provides hospitality, maintenance and logistical support for all four buildings.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS (FROM YOUNG LIFE’S BYLAWS – ARTICLE VII): “Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.”
Ability and willingness to travel at least 3 times a year.
A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, is required.
3-5 years of general management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge and effective involvement in ministry.
Has proven leadership and relationship skills required to build a high-performing trusting team, communicate effectively, delegate responsibility and offer accountability.
Demonstrate operational disciplines including prioritizing, analyzing data, and developing and executing systems.

Nice To Haves

Young Life previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the community to ensure the health, safety and security of all guests and staff at camp (physically, emotionally and spiritually) as the Mission, Vision, Values and Methods of Young Life are implemented at camp.
Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
Demonstrate a deep relationship with Jesus, commitment to spiritual formation and understanding of their personal ministry to others.
With support from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan utilizing the Individual Development Plan for yourself and ensure that all staff are developing an annual spiritual growth plan.
Foster an environment where camp staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development, including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan.
Call staff and volunteers to the common vision for individuals to encounter Jesus and know the truth of God’s love for them.
Establish a culture of service and facility preparation that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of hospitality as an essential role of the entire camp staff.
Partner with camp directors and assignment teams in order to produce a successful camping program.
Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Ensure camp staff demonstrate the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
Effectively manage department supervisors.
Support the building and equipping of a team that reflects the world wide body of Christ.
With the camp manager, collaborate with the field senior vice president, camping coordinator, regional directors and area staff on all matters involving use of the camp as an environment where the Gospel is proclaimed.
Support the camp manager in the partnership with the camping committee in order to hear and appropriately respond to the concerns and desires of the Young Life staff they represent.
Participate with divisional leadership, national leadership and peers in training events and opportunities.
Manage comprehensive stewardship in partnership with Camping Services.
Ensure staff are being developed and equipped to participate in comprehensive stewardship of our ministry.
Help the camp manager by managing the revenues and expenditures in alignment with the camping department’s financial policies and procedures.
Support the camp manager’s execution of the camp’s business planning cycle with guidance from the camping coordinator.
Support the camp manager as they partner with mission leadership to determine fundraising priorities and funds for the further capital development of the camp. This includes the cultivation and maintenance of donor relationships in collaboration with Young Life’s development team.
Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
Foster camp staff participation in the Individual Development Plan process as well as other training and development opportunities.
Identify and develop staff suitable for additional leadership opportunities.
Intentionally pursue opportunities in mission leadership, personal growth, and development.
In partnership with the camp manager, execute the recruitment, hiring and onboarding process for building a diverse and qualified team.
Ensure completion and documentation of annual performance evaluations and salary reviews with all staff.
In partnership with the camp manager, ensure camp planning and operations are consistent with the National Board and Camping department policies and within the standards and metrics required for excellence.
As an agent of Young Life, ensure compliance with governmental agencies whose jurisdiction effect camp operations.
Cast vision and set the pace for a healthy attitude and commitment to continuous improvement of the camp environment.
Ensure the creation of distraction-free environments that represent the multi-faceted love of God through the quality of facilities and the camp experience.