Guest Conference Host Ojai Valley

JOB SUMMARY:

To establish positive guest relations and serve guests with excellence. And to act as liaison to all departments related to guest service setup and needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Provides continuous hospitality to guest groups through all assignments.
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  Acts as the primary contact person and liaison for group leadership and campers during their retreat.
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  Provides light cleaning duties while serving guest as needed.
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  Delivers announcements and guidelines to campers.
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  Assist recreational staff with recreation options as needed.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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  Some college preferred.
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  Guest Service experience.
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  First Aid/CPR certified or the willingness to acquire certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Uphold and support the Mission Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.
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  Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance appearance and demeanor.
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  Ability to hear from God and pray for people both in person and on the phone
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  Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities.
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  Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
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  Signed statement of faith.
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  Maintain regular timely attendance.
  
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  Ability to relate to all types of individuals in a gracious manner.
  
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  Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends.
  
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  Ability to live on grounds during conferences.
  
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  Be a self-starter.
  
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  Ability to quickly and efficiently solve problems.
  
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  Excellent people service skills.
  
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  Ability to provide service with integrity.
  
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  Good verbal communication skills.
  
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  Ability to perform high quality work and accomplish assigned projects.
  
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  Strong ability to work well in a variety of team environments.
  
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  Servant heart and Christ-like attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Position DOES NOT have supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and sit. Requires mild physical work; some lifting pushing or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person.

Reasonable efforts are made to accommodate disabilities. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of employment duties and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
• Prioritize God Family and Work appropriately
• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting ones sinful nature

Love (I Corinthians 13)

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control (Galatians 5:22)
• Be respectful to others
• Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

• Give generously to God and others through time talent and treasure
• Seek to put others needs above your own
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
• Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12 Proverbs 4:23-27)

• Show loyalty to others even when they are not present
• Do the right thing even when others are not present
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
• Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
• Request and receive training
• Desire to improve and challenge others to do the same
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations
• Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

• Seek first to understand before being understood
• Communicate clearly empathetically and respectfully
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew)
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
• Play and appreciate campy fun
• Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

• Dream Big
• Proactively seek solutions
• Think outside the box
• Dream plan and execute new ideas
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)
  
  

Required Experience:

Junior IC