This part-time, weekend position is responsible for providing a hospitable and welcoming environment for our renting guest groups, while at the same time overseeing proper stewardship of our facility.  It is not expected to host every weekend, as we have other hosts to cover weekends as well. The weekend pay will be $225 and require that the host stay on the campus from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon - accommodations will be provided.  

Fox Valley Christian Action Is a ministry that has been serving the under-resourced communities of the Fox River Valley since 1977. Our mission is to partner with the local church in discipling children and families from our communities into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.  We have an 85 acre Christian camp and conference center where we provide a completely free overnight summer camp and weekly after-school programs for children and teenagers from our local communities.  When our facility isn’t being used for our own ministry purposes we take joy in allowing other churches and organizations to use it as Guest Groups.  Through doing this, many other groups are blessed and the rental fees provide revenue for our ministry.

 Position Responsibilities: 

• Available to be at the FVCA Riverwoods Campus by 3pm on Friday until Sunday afternoon 5pm. The Host needs to be available by phone at all times  (including rare night time emergencies) and no more than 15 minutes away if temporarily leaving the campus is necessary.  Accommodations for Host lodging on campus will be made.
• Prior to guest arrival, the Host will be sent the information for the weekend stay and a phone number of contact to send a message to the group leader with a spot and time to meet when they arrive on campus
• Greet each guest group upon arrival. Go through the “check-in” process with them and make sure they are familiar with their accommodations as well as any equipment they might be using. This might involve walking the grounds with them.
• Work through and assist with any last minute changes or accommodations, if reasonable and possible. 
• Responsible for access to the buildings on campus, locking and unlocking as needed during the weekend.
• Periodically check in with the guests each day; check supplies, help with the flow of multiple groups moving around the campus or sharing space, possibly light cleaning and garbage removal, or help with emergency clean up. There will usually be a Facility Team member taking care of major cleaning and the Facility Manager will be available for emergencies.
• Be there to assist during meal time if we are providing the meal.
• Touch base with the guest group prior to their departure for the “check-out” process.
• Walk through and lock up after guests are gone, checking lights, thermostats and checking for any damage or things left behind.
• Fill out a host feedback form and return keys prior to leaving

Qualifications:

• Passionate Christ-follower with a heart for hospitality
• Flexibility and the ability to respond in grace when unforeseen situations require your assistance.
• A key eye for detail, reliable, resourceful, self-motivated, team oriented, can work with a wide range of people and backgrounds, good at problem solving when the need arises.
• An understanding of hospitality and guest experience
• Willing to stay the entire weekend on our campus.  Accommodations provided.
• Willing to put the guest first.

Physical requirements

• This may entail the need to assist in minor physical labor such as moving tables and chairs, emptying garbage cans.  Assisting guests with unloading/setup isn’t necessary but always a nice way to bless them when possible.
• This position may require the staff person to work out of doors, which includes exposure to various changes in weather (heat, cold, rain, snow).