Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities updated on May 31, 2023. To apply for any position, send resume, 3 references, and a bit about why you want this particular job to director at vcconferences dot org. Please, no phone calls.
Current Job Openings:
- 10-15 hours per week
- Wages are $15/hour to start, with 6-month salary review
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Group reservations - calendaring, reservation paperwork, data collection and maintenance, etc.
- Group care - making sure the groups that use our spaces have what they need, when they need it
- Coordinating with other staff to meet those needs
- Assisting the director with social media, event planning and implementation, marketing, and administrative duties.
Industry experience is unnecessary, but you must:
1. Be competent. We use Office and Windows, with a Gmail-based email and calendar system. Expect daily Excel and Word use.
2. Be an excellent communicator, in writing and in person. A courteous and professional phone demeanor is also essential.
3. Possess the ability to learn quickly, take direction well, and clearly articulate your learning needs (i.e., ask questions, and ask the right questions!). Be willing and able to tackle the unexpected. Have a problem-solving mindset.
4. Have excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Be a good employee. Be punctual, polite, reliable, dependable, a team player, trustworthy - all those good things that don't have to do with skill.
6. Be sensitive to the unique character of our guests (and staff). Our visitors come from all walks of life, from many corners of the nation, and from all faith backgrounds.
7. Have your GED or high school diploma. Associates degree or higher preferred. Must have valid driver's license and insurance - and/or reliable way to get to and from work.
The Valle Crucis Conference Center is a full-service conference and retreat venue. It is a faith-based organization operated by the Episcopal Church. We serve approximately 3,000 guests a year across several lodging and meeting buildings. The campus is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious. Find out more about the organization at www.vcconferences.org.
Full COVID-19 vaccination STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Please send resume and brief letter of interest to director@vcconferences.org. Interview and 3 reference checks will be required before hiring decisions are made. All employees may be subject to random drug screening. Must have valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation. Position open until filled.
- 20-30 hours per week
- Wages are $13-15/hour to start, with 6-month salary review
We have an immediate opening for housekeeping support.
This job starts at 20 hours a week, with more hours possible. Retirement benefits will be included after vetting period. Seasonal bonuses, free meals when the kitchen is open, flexible hours, and life insurance are all part of the package. Some evening and weekend work is required, including Sundays (with lots of notice). We could use someone with attention to detail, who enjoys supporting a ministry of hospitality. Our reputation is built on our impeccable cleanliness, so we're looking for someone who cares just as much as we do about doing it right the first time!
Housekeeping staff are responsible for all aspects of keeping our lodging and meeting spaces clean and hygienic for guests. Duties include stripping and replacing bed and bath linens, cleaning rooms top to bottom, cleaning bathrooms (including toilets and showers), taking care of trash, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, and other duties as assigned.
**This is a part time, entry-level position, up to 20 hours per week.** Pay rate is hourly, $13 an hour to start, with raises at reasonable intervals. Possibility of extending hours into the autumn if we are all happy with each other. Hours are typically week-day 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., but you must be able to work occasional weekends, and especially Friday and Sunday afternoons to assist with building turnover.
Gloves and other protective equipment must be worn during room changes. Full COVID-19 vaccination STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Interview and 3 reference checks will be required before hiring decisions are made. Must have valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation. Position open until filled.
- 20-30 hours per week
- Wages are $13-15/hour to start, with 6-month salary review
We have an immediate opening for maintenance and landscaping support.
The job starts at 20 hours a week, with more hours possible. Retirement benefits will be included after vetting period. Seasonal bonuses, free meals when the kitchen is open, flexible hours, and life insurance are all part of the package. Hours are standard M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Only very occasional weekend work with plenty of notice. We could use someone with attention to details, who enjoys supporting a ministry of hospitality and working in a beautiful place that's packed with history.
This job would spend a lot of time outdoors, mowing, weed-eating, and assisting our grounds/gardener with hardscaping projects. Other projects may include small repairs, assisting with plumbing, handy-man, painting, and other duties as assigned and depending on your skill level. If you're a good fit, this may turn into something longer-term, with more hours and a generous benefits package.
Must have valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation. Position open until filled.