Business Manager

CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote camp organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Manager to oversee operations and manage finances. The position offers an opportunity to work creatively on camp promotion while supporting a strong personal life outside of work. Responsibilities include budgeting, policy formulation, office management, and website updates. Ideal candidates will demonstrate business acumen and organizational skills in a supportive team environment. This is a full-time seasonal position with paid salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in business operations and management.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Executive Director overseeing all office operations.
• Designs and implements office policies and procedures.
• Manages financial reports and prepares budgets.
• Maintains databases on campers, groups, and volunteers.
• Updates and designs the camp website.

Skills

Business acumen

Budget management

Office organization

Website design

Social media production

Job description

LVR is seeking a service‑minded business professional to help build upon our ministries' 66 years of camping excellence. As part of our Senior Staff, the Business Manager will interact with both campers and donors, answering any questions that may arise from our shareholders. They will develop budgets, policies and procedures to help LVR run smoothly. Everyday activities include the acceptance of donations, bookkeeping, website design, social media production, donor mailings and detailing camper experience. You will be on a great team ensuring all information is directed to the correct staff, helping with fundraising activities when needed and helping portray the ministry of camp to new audiences.

This job is not currently on site as a strong personal life outside of the camp is encouraged. If you want to contribute to camp ministry with professional skills without sacrificing for family and personal connection, this job is for you.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Executive Director.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
• Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
• Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
• Camp website design and update.
• Completes operational requirements maintains databases on campers, groups, and volunteers.
• Keeps Executive Director informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.
• Maintains summer office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Manages financial reports and provides monthly to Executive Director.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Time: Full‑Time Seasonal
Salary: Paid
Category: Business/Operations

Why work at Lutheran Valley Retreat

LVR is a truly remote camp, completely surrounded by Pike National Forest, allowing staff and campers to let go of the world and focus on their faith. While LVR has been around for 66 years they are entering an exciting phase of camp promotion to new markets, a phase we are hoping the new Business Manager can contribute to with creativity and an open mind.

793 Ellison Road
Florissant, CO 80816
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Recruiting Video (if applicable): https://youtu.be/xHghf-MAmYo?si=7Q6qxz0QWdAFenVx
http://www.lvr.org