Retreat Staff - Occasional

Buckner International: Camp Buckner Location: Burnet, TX - Onsite Address: 3835 FM 2342, Burnet, TX 78611 Job Schedule: Occasional Camp Buckner is an interdenominational, recreational, faith-based retreat and conference center that offers services to churches, youth groups, businesses and other various ministries. We strive to bring glory to God in all things and provide a Christ centered atmosphere for each one of our guests. As a Retreat Staff, you will play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our campers and guests contributing to the overall camp experience, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

What You’Ll Do

Greet guests upon arrival and ensure they receive room assignments and have everything they need for the entirety of their stay. Provide continuous support for retreat leaders and guests throughout the entirety of their stay.

Requirements

and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and attention to detail. Lead PRN staff and Summer Staff in hosting duties, including welcoming guests, addressing needs, and ensuring a positive guest experience; facility preparation, such as setting up, breaking down, and cleaning meeting spaces; banquet services, including meal setup and cleanup; and facilitating activities to ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants. Perform basic housekeeping, food service, and maintenance duties as needed and requested by guests to ensure their comfort and enjoyment during their stay.

Facilitate challenge course, archery range, or lifeguarding as required for guests, within your level of training. Lead/assist during retreat activities; direct guests to activities throughout the day and participate in the activities as required. Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of meeting facilities on campus.

Help ensure equipment/supplies are organized, in good condition, secured, and sufficient. Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of activity areas on campus. Help ensure equipment/supplies are organized, in good condition, secured, and sufficient.

Check all activity equipment for safety prior to use as directed. Assist in the Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Kitchen departments as required Set up, monitor, and assist guests with usage of audio/visual equipment Serve and interact with guests during meal times. Assist in the kitchen Banquet Hall as necessary to ensure smooth operation for guests.

Encourage guests to evaluate their experience on the camp survey. Collect surveys and return to the supervisor at the end of each retreat. Plan and facilitate group activities as required.

Timely meet with supervisor as required for evaluation and accountability. Immediately report any accidents or safety concerns to a supervisor. Consult with supervisor as necessary on needs, issues, and incidents.

Respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional, and appropriate manner within the guidelines and policies of the camp. Report emergency situations immediately to a supervisor. Act as a positive role model at all times.

Work nights and weekends as required to meet business needs. ) required. Requires a current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain a Level 1 challenge course certification from an ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology) accredited vendor.

Requires a current certification of the willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in Lifeguarding and Waterfront Skills from a Nationally Recognized Certification Program. Requires a current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers and Responding to Emergencies: First Aid from a Nationally Recognized Certification Program.