Rural Operations Manager

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.