Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Shack Retreat and Conference Center is a campus ministry of Grace Adventures Ministries. Grace Adventures Ministries is a religious organization that makes employment decisions on Bible based beliefs and practices. Because of the nature of our Christian program; Christian belief, character, and practice are essential requirements of employment positions.
Summary:
- Fulfill the overall ministry of The Shack Retreat and Conference Center and cast a vision to others. This position is in direct communication with guests and potential guests. The Receptionist/Registrar will oversee office management, registration and receptionist responsibilities. This person must be able to work within a team and possess a servant heart with excellent communication skills.
General Responsibilities:
- This person is the first point of contact to the ministry and is responsible to present a servant attitude, pleasant conversation style and professional manner at all times
- This person must have general knowledge of all operating activities
- This position will be solution-focused and provide timely feedback for those we serve
- The person will communicate accurately and in a timely manner
Specific Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Guest Services Manager on Partnership and Sponsored groups and events
- Maintain and coordinate information for groups
- Operation of office equipment and instructing others in its operation
- Manage all data/file systems
- Responsible for registrations
- Data entry
- Process and post payments
- Send confirmation emails / letters
- Serve as point person for questions
- Check-out/Check-in guests
- Coordinate special needs for guests, e.g. dietary, luggage
- Oversee office operations
- Sorting and dispensing mail
- Answering phones, maintaining continuous coverage during business hours
- Coordinate ordering of office supplies
- Maintain the office/reception area in a clean, professional manner
- Maintain and update the personnel files
- Provide secretarial support for Managers
- Provide verbal/written updates to the next shift regarding registration status, changes in guest numbers, special requests, etc.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervision or management
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A testimony and lifestyle that gives evidence of a true experience of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ
- An attitude of excellence in workmanship
- A desire to learn new skills
- High school diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
- Two years’ experience minimum in an office/ministry setting
- Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly and effectively due to a people oriented organization
- Demonstrated ability to use various management software and Google Workspace, including Doc and Sheets
- Ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions effectively to diverse audiences
- Have the physical ability to travel and implement various program activities over a 141 acre campus. At times lifting and carrying is part of the job.
Authority:
- This person will have the authority to represent the mission and vision of The Shack Retreat and Conference Center through all personal contacts, communication pieces and telephone conversations
- To organize the office to maximize its daily operations and communication with its constituency
- This person shall have the authority to manage their week in order to maximize the effectiveness of their areas of responsibility.
Grace Adventures Ministries is an At-Will employer, which is defined as: At the will of either the employee or the employer, termination can occur at any time. Common consideration is expected on either part consisting of a minimum two-week notice under normal circumstances