Working at Cedar Springs
Who are we? Cedar Springs is a Christian hospitality ministry founded by people that love Jesus and want to serve people in His name. At Cedar Springs we are passionate about our mission of providing a quiet, peaceful, and natural environment prepared for adult discipleship programs that nurture Christian character and enrich the church.
Who do we serve? Cedar Springs hosts a variety of Church groups from the region as well as Christian organizations from around the world.
What do we do? We provide great food, comfortable accommodations, nice meeting spaces, and beautiful gardens for groups up to 160 people each weekend. Our goal is to create a beautiful place for our guests to find space with God.
What’s it like working here? We promote a Christian culture where employees are free to share and practice their faith with co-workers and guests. Prayer, devotions, and conversations about faith are frequent. Many of our employees consider their work, their ministry.
Current Job Openings:
DIRECTOR - Full-Time / Year-around
Job description: The Director of Cedar Springs is someone whose day is made when they hear about someone encountering God during their time on the grounds. Energized by serving the wider Christian church through hospitality, this person’s primary ministry is to model a heart of service and cultivate its growth in the organization. The Director works with a staff that’s dedicated to creating a welcoming, beautiful environment for people to connect with God and each other. In addition to leading a relational, Christ-like organizational culture, this proven team-builder will hire and oversee up to 30 staff members, host guest groups, oversee property management, and ensure the operational and financial health of the organization. This collaborator will work with staff, foundational ministry partners, and church leaders to envision the next season of ministry.
Qualifications:
Both leadership and operational experience, ideally in a retreat center, church, nonprofit organization, or hospitality management.
Warm and relational, energized by serving and connecting with people, especially Christian leaders.
Strong Biblical foundation.
Demonstrated love for the Church, the wider Body of Christ, with appreciation for various traditions, ages, denominations, and ethnic backgrounds.
Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may request a full job description and/or submit a resume to cedarspringscrc.board@gmail.com.
Pay: Base salary DOE, matching IRA, paid time off.
KITCHEN SERVER - Part-Time / 10-25 hours a week
Job description: Servers help set up for meals, bring out food and serve the people at their tables, and help with clean-up after the meal. Extra hours may be available cleaning our motel like rooms after guests leave (Mon-Tues).
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years or older.
Looking for people who desire to serve in a Christian Ministry, support our statement of faith, and can operate well in a “team” environment.
Must be able to carry food dishes to and from tables. Must be able to walk, twist, bend, push/pull and kneel while cleaning.
Strong attention to detail.
Provide excellent friendly service to our guests.
Flexibility in hours and days available to work required.
Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment.
Hours and Pay: Shifts will vary by day and time, but most shifts are on the weekends. Pay starts at $16.28-$17.50 per hour based on experience and availability.
HOUSEKEEPER - Part Time / 8-16 hours a week.
Job description: This position will serve as with our housekeeping team cleaning our lodges after weekend guests. Extra hours can be picked up serving guest group tables in our kitchen (Thurs.-Sun.)
Qualifications: Looking for people who desire to serve in a Christian Ministry, support our mission and statement of faith, and can operate well in a “team” environment.
Must be 16 years or older.
Must be able to walk, twist, bend, push/pull and kneel while cleaning.
Strong attention to detail required.
Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to work on your feet for a full day and use cleaning chemicals.
Hours and Pay: Mostly Mon.-Tues. 8am-4pm. Occasional Fridays. Starts at $16.28-$17.50 per hour based on experience.
LEAD SERVER - Part-Time Or Full-Time / 15-40 hours a week*
Job Description: Looking for a full-time person or a few part-time people to lead our serving team to provide excellent food service for our guests in the spirit of Christian hospitality.
Duties & Qualifications:
Hours are mostly Thurs-Sun with occasional shifts in the middle of the week.
Strong attention to detail and customer service skills required
Able to delegate and lead a team to accomplish tasks efficiently
Must be able to carry food dishes to tables. Must be able to walk, twist, bend, push/pull, and kneel while cleaning
Flexible schedule.
Pay: Pay starts at $17.50-$19.00 based on experience and availability
*Full-time hours will require cross-training in other departments
ASSISTANT COOK - Part-Time or Full-Time / 10-20 hours a week*
Job Description: We are looking for a part-time person who is ministry-minded and loves to cook for others.
Duties & Qualifications:
Work with head cook to prepare meals for large groups
Cook meals for small groups
Hours will mostly be Thursday—Sunday and weekday evenings
Training available, but previous cooking experience preferred
Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Hours and Pay: Pay starts at $22-$25 per hour based on experience and availability
*Full-time hours will require cross-training in other departments