Caretaker and Housekeeper Couple

**Kerith Pines Caretaker and Housekeeper Couple**

**Location**: Box 1 41164 PR308, East Braintree, Manitoba

**Employment status**: 2 full time positions; 40 hours per week each

**Salary**:Compensation package includes on-site housing and full benefits

**Position open until**: Filled

**Start date**: ASAP
- **About Us**_

Since 1983, Focus on the Family Canada has offered help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We work hard to respond to many real issues families face today by providing sound and practical guidance based on Christian principles. Our vision is to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope. Kerith Retreats department plans and coordinates Focus Canada’s Christian retreat ministry. Staff within this team support the delivery of multi-day retreat sessions that focus on the renewal and refreshment of Christian ministry couples or singles.
- **About the Positions**_

The Caretaker and Housekeeper couple assume the responsibility for coordinating the care and maintenance of the facilities and grounds keeping and for cleaning and upkeep of the lodge and suites and in the basement of the house. It is highly desirable that some of this work is accomplished through recruiting, supervising and encouraging teams of volunteers. The Caretaker and Housekeeper couple will reside in the residence on the property and fair market value for the rent and utilities will be added to their remuneration as a taxable benefit.

**Key Responsibilities of Caretaker**
- Work with the co-director couple to develop a sustainable volunteer team for Kerith Pines events and facility to ensure the facilities are ready for all retreats, intensives and other Focus events
- Oversee all the Kerith Pines facilities and property including general upkeep of buildings and equipment
- Assemble and execute a maintenance schedule
- Assist other staff and volunteers to facilitate interior maintenance, janitorial (post retreat) lodge clean-up (linens, washrooms, suites, kitchen, floors, etc.) and other requirements of the lodge and residence buildings
- Ideally you would possess basic knowledge of building maintenance, safety procedures and grounds keeping
- In conjunction with co-director couple, oversee and coordinate various volunteer groups onsite for work projects such as improving trails, grounds keeping, and snow removal as required
- Assist co-director couple with recruiting and encouraging host couples (and individuals) for Kerith retreats as well as Hope Restored initiatives
- Fill in as host couple as needed

**Key Responsibilities of Housekeeper**
- Consistently maintain the overall cleanliness of the lodge before and after events, including replacing supplies, laundering linens, etc. to maintain a 5-star standard
- Housekeeping for the suites in the residence as needed
- Replace cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc.
- Notify the Director of the need to replace larger items such as linens and towels
- Determine a schedule for completing bigger, more occasional jobs such as washing windows or walls, etc. and complete as needed
- May also work with director to recruit and coordinate volunteers to help with workdays to accomplish these bigger tasks
- In coordination with the co-director couple and other staff and / or volunteers, ensure that facilities are ready for all retreats, intensives and other Focus events
- Ideally you have experience with commercial cleaning
- Assist the caretaker with repairs and maintenance as time permits and when appropriate
- Fill in as host couple as required
- **About You**_

You both thrive in a fast-paced, well organized, collaborative work environment, often with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities. With an ability to maintain a sense of perspective, you remain flexible with a track record of completing tasks on-time, to a high standard, and most importantly ensuring details and guests are well taken care of. You will give direction to and motivate volunteers, appreciating and encouraging them. You are both driven by integrity and willing to pitch in wherever the needs exist. You have the ability to plan and anticipate needs. We are seeking a fun, goal-oriented couple with servant hearts to warmly relate to individuals and guests. Most of all you both strive to use your skills to serve the Lord in building his Kingdom here on earth.

If you’re looking for a place where, as a couple, you can experience a strong sense of belonging and make a positive difference to our well-established, mission-driven organization, this may be the opportunity for you. Focus on the Family Canada offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive, friendly, Christian work environment. These important roles require individuals who maintain a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and a courteous, Christlike attitude by adhering to our Christian Foundations and Standards.
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