Capital Campaign and Leadership Committee's Policies and Procedures

Rural Operation Managing

Responsible for managing the hands-on day-to-day mechanics of the retreat land and its facilities. Facilitate the smooth functioning and operation of the facilities for the purposes for which they are used- camping retreats, work efforts, special events. Organize and coordinate work projects (see Duties below). Prepare and oversee a budget to support operations, maintenance, and management of the retreat land and facilities. Duties * Recommend policies and implement procedures for operations, maintenance and management of the land and facilities, and document them. * Identify needs for work, improvements, maintenance, and purchases; plan and oversee the steps needed to meet those needs * Manage schedule of activities and events at the retreat center * Orient visitors to the land * Oversee management of equipment and vehicle use and parking on the land * Manage water, septic, and other utility systems * Organize provision of temporary facilities for workers, retreatants * Organize and direct work parties as needed * Coordinate with & facilitate work of committees which work on the land * See that records are maintained concerning operations and maintenance * See that the regular schedule for group Dharma practice is maintained * Communicate newsworthy items to director of communications * Ensure participation in Rural 7 volunteer fire department, whether by ROM or staff Oversee the following: * Caretaking and maintenance staff * Land stewardship committee Responsible to: Capital Campaign Leadership Committee during development of retreat facilities. Once the retreat facilities become operational, this position will report to the Board of Directors.