What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host Couple Retreat Center, P/T - Hope Restored, TX position at Focus on the Family?
Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Hope Restored Retreat Centers have helped transform thousands of marriages in crisis. Our program has been very successful in large part due to our skilled clinical team, who offer a personalized, faith-based program for couples at the breaking point, giving them the safe place and expert help they need to get to the root of their issues.
Join our team at our new location in Wimberley, TX where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Host / Hostess position exists to provide hospitality for all guests at FMI Retreat Center, ensuring each guest is welcomed and FMI can appropriately respond to any needs or concerns that a guest may have. The Host Couple is generally required to stay on the property overnight, for a specified number of nights. This position is a temporary assignment designed to meet current ministry needs. The duration of the assignment may vary and could be short-term or long-term, depending on evolving business requirements.
This position offers a $500 hiring bonus. The bonus will be paid to the hired candidate half after 30 days ($250) and half upon the successful completion of 6 months of work ($250). Employees must be active and in good standing at the time of bonus payout to be eligible for hiring bonuses.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
Is in the lobby by 7 : 30am
Greets every person by name, when possible, and makes conversation, prays for and with guests
Ensures common areas are arranged appropriately and items are put away from the night before
When temperature is below 40 degrees, starts fires in various fireplaces at specified times
Tries to join a “new” couple in an individual program for their first meal
Performs maintenance and cleaning needs for the week, as needed
Other Duties / Responsibilities :
May perform additional maintenance and cleaning including sweeping, emptying trash, watering plants inside and outside, lawn care, weeding, water softener maintenance, changing and charging batteries, replenishing supplies, and laundry, as needed
Responds to any conflicts with guests ensuring that everyone feels safe
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Environment / Physical Activities :
- Stays for specified number of nights in lodging on property
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Character / Spiritual :
Exemplifies Ephesians 5 : 1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28 : 19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct () and Statement of Faith () ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values ()
Personal Characteristics :
Able to immediately build rapport with guests
Peacemaker, decisive, approachable, personable, teachable, flexible, servant’s heart
Knowledge / Experience :
High school plus additional courses equivalent to one year of college
1-3 years of related experience
Skills, Abilities and Special Talents / Gifts :
Requires highest level of independent judgment and decision-making abilities
Willingness to be available at odd hours (i.e., nighttime, weekends) to help with guests needs
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to resolve conflict, disagreements, and misunderstandings
Strong organizational skills
Discretion in handling confidential / sensitive information
Aptitude for handling unique interpersonal situations
Ability to handle emergencies
Pay Range : $15.00 to $17.00 / hr
Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for :
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield / ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and :
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Posting date : February 2024
Unposting date : ongoing
Posting contact email : job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive! Focus On The Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly
Salary : $15 - $17
