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Job-seeker: Sexton Position Wanted in York County

I am interested in a full time position working for a church doing cleaning, set-ups, and light maintenance.

I am currently employed at a restaurant and attending college to earn my degree in counseling.

I am a hardworker and self-motivated requiring little supervision. I am dependable.

I have included my resume below:

Nathan T. Ferrara
1162 Willet Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-984-0520
naythanferrara@gmail.com

Objective: To use my strong work ethic and skills in a management position.

Job-posting: Gravatt seeks Office Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Purpose: The Office Manager manages the overall business operation of the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, including purchasing, camp store, personnel record keeping, guest and camp registration, customer service, and financial records. The position involves considerable independent work as well as being an effective member of a team.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Manage purchasing, inventory control, camper and guest accounts, and record keeping.
2. Manage overall finances and inform executive director of income and expense status.
3. Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
4. Oversee the inventory, ordering, and purchase of business, program, and office supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance of business and office equipment.
5. Manage all customer service and communication functions with customers and vendors. Answer phones and e-mail communications related to camper and guest registrations and operational questions. Refer concerns as indicated.
6. Manage the record keeping of camper and camp staff information.
7. Work with the Hospitality Manager and Director of Buildings and Grounds to see that all guest needs are met.
8. Assist in promotion of the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center through Diocesan events and other venues.
9. Keep accurate fundraising records and assist in timely correspondence with donors.
10. Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.

Other Job Duties: Participate as a member of the management team in order to deliver a program that meets the needs of guests and the Gravatt mission. Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all staff. Assist in long-range planning. Assist with special projects as needed. Provide security and hospitality for guests of the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center. Other duties may be assigned by the executive director.

Equipment Used: Computer and other office equipment.

Qualifications: High school diploma required. College or tech school degree preferred. Knowledge of office procedures,
practices and equipment; and excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills required; must be able to work independently with frequent interruptions and distractions and to maintain confidentiality. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in word-processing and database management required. Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel and Access
preferred. Knowledge of hospitality and/or camp industry preferred. Knowledge of best accounting practices, especially for a nonprofit, preferred. Desire to work in a Christian faith-based setting required. Valid driver’s license and clean criminal record required.

Physical Aspects of the Job: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to safely and properly operate business equipment. Manual dexterity to utilize computer and other office equipment. Normal office hours are 9 AM to 4 PM, with the time between 4 and 5 PM reserved for running errands. Occasional need for evening or weekend work.

Special Note: For the right pair of candidates, this job could be split into a job share position.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, ATT: Application, 1006 Camp Gravatt Road, Aiken, SC 29805, or fax to 803.648.7453. No phone calls please. Application review will begin June 22 and continue until position is filled. Estimated start date is July 27.

Job-posting: Youth Leader, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Lexington

Position Objective:

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is a congregation of 176 households in Lexington, South Carolina. The vestry recognizes that the congregation’s funds are limited, and that the parish has two important factors that will affect Youth Ministry:

1. The congregation is growing,
2. There is talent available in the congregation already to support this ministry.

With these factors in mind, St. Alban’s is formalizing the part time position of Youth Leader with the expectation that the position will become a full time Youth Minister in the future. Responsibilities and duties for the part time position are outlined as follows:

Job Description:

Objective: To incorporate youth ministry within the larger context of ministry to families with children in the parish, while recognizing that children and youth have needs for ministry specific to them, but not wishing to alienate them from the greater life of the church and their parents.

Focus: To assist families in living out their baptismal vows by helping young people grow in the knowledge and love of God, and by loving their neighbor as themselves. By providing such a ministry, we seek to further our parish mission and fulfill God’s vision for us as a worshiping and serving community comprised of all ages.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with youth of middle and high school ages, helping them build community among themselves while also encouraging them in their spiritual growth and Christian discipleship.
• Expectation of 10 hours per week – 40 hours per month – for seven months (January, February, March, April, September, October, and November) and 5 hours per week – 20 hours per month – for five months (May, June, July, August, and December) in Youth Leader ministry
• Plan bi-weekly programs and coordinate materials needed
• For seven months of the year the weekly schedule would be 10 hours per week: Sunday – daytime 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, evening 6-8 PM Wednesday evening 7-9 PM Planning time – 3 hours.
• For five months of the year the schedule would be: Sunday – daytime 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon (weekly during May and December), evening 6 - 8 PM (twice a month during June, July, and August) Wednesday evening 7-9 PM (weekly during May and December) Planning time – 1½ hours.
• Coordinate mission work for middle and high school youth
• Coordinate/lead an annual meeting of parents to solicit input, discussion and instruction
• Coordinate and encourage middle and high school age youth to participate in diocesan outreach, Happening, New Beginnings, DYLTC etc.
• Coordinate communications affecting the Youth through announcements, newsletter articles, bulletin notices, email, etc.
• Coordinate/lead fund raiser to support Youth activities
• Communicate with church leadership an calendar of events, budget, annual reporting, etc.
• Conduct outreach efforts to recruit youth participation
• Encourage, recruit or lead Youth Group sponsored parish service events such as the Sweetheart luncheon for church seniors, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Youth Sunday(s), participation in the parish clean-up day, etc.
• Annual review of Youth program, duties and performance as part of Mutual Ministry Review (self review, supervisory review, programmatic review with an annual planning step).

Job Requirements:

• A professed faith in Jesus Christ lived out in daily life
• Three years experience/participation in Youth programs and events
• Ability to work with youth, relating to their needs in spiritual, physical, emotional and mental respect.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to motivate and encourage youth involvement
• Good people and communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to be flexible
• Ability to organize and plan to meet stated goals
• Regularly report to and work with the Clergy in conjunction with overall goals
• Successful completion of a background check
• Documentation of Safe Church Training

Compensation for Youth Leader:

• Will be calculated on an hourly rate for 40 hours per month (in the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, and November) for 20 hours per month (in the months of May and December) and for 16 hours per month (in the months of June, July, and August) average allotted for planning, and weekly program meetings for 368 hours total annually.
• Special funding as requested and allowed by church vestry
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience

Please have contact information on references available at the interview.

Job-posting: Executive assistant-receptionist: Ben Arnold, Columbia

Seeking a top shelf experienced executive assistant that would also greet people who visit our company. We are in the commercial real estate construction, development, and management business among other things. The candidate would be exposed to a wide variety of business, political, and civic people and organizations. Must be highly motivated and present a very professional image.

 Please submit resumes to Lori Thorn @ lori@arnoldfamilycorp.com

For more information, please visit www.arnoldfamilycorp.com

Director of Youth Ministries - All Saints Episcopal Church, Mobile, AL

All Saints Episcopal Church is a dynamic and compassionate community of faith seeking to know the truth of God in Christ and the courage to act for the good of God’s kingdom. We believe that all people are made in God’s image, and are therefore welcome to the fellowship of this place. All Saints is dedicated to the youth of this church and believe their role in the parish is just as important as anyone else’s. Currently, All Saints is seeking a full time Director of Youth Ministries to work with youth in grades 6-12. This includes regular Sunday programming, Bible studies, mission trips, retreats and other youth events on the local, regional and national level.

Click here for a more detailed job description.

If interested, please send a résumé and cover letter, via mail or e-mail, by May 20th to:
Rev. Jim Flowers
All Saints Episcopal Church
151 S. Ann Street
Mobile, AL 36604
rector@allsaintsmobile.org

Part-time Bookkeeper

self motivated and willing to work on church computer; knowledge of Quickbooks for non-Profits and payroll,  inputting payables and receivables, prepare quarterly tax liability forms, reconcile accounts and other weekly reports, prepare spreadsheets and other accounting procedures.  Apply to St. Francis of Assisi, Episcopal Church, PO Box 265, Chapin, SC, 29036, or stfrchapin@sc.rr.com, 803-345-1550 

Flexographic Printing Press Operator - Clinton, SC

•Lead in the operation of Comco, Arsoma & Bielo presses (lamination, printing, die cutting, etc.)
•Ability to train and transfer knowledge of machinery, processes, techniques and skills to others
•Initiative to learn technology, processing and/or applications of converting
•Lead in the set up press, mount printing plates or screens, print flexo-graphics, set up and maintain die, perform preventative maintenance and repairs
•Operate Acuity verification and automatic registration system
•Accountability for product scrap per customer requirements
•Meeting of production schedules and throughput yield requirements and expectations
•Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with root cause analysis
•Contribute to overall team effort to meet customer demands
•Operate department machinery such as slitting, rewinding, inspection, and core cutter, etc. Cross train in all areas of the RFID manufacturing operation
•Maintain high standard of housekeeping, keeping floors and equipment clean and orderly
•Produce error free paperwork and SMART transactions
•Be willing to accept flexible work schedule and meet production/customer requirements
•Comply with all appropriate ISO procedures
•Produce product in accordance with customer and company requirements
•Assist with writing work instructions
•Comply with site safety and security requirements
•Complete all required training sessions and actively participate on plant teams
•Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
•High School diploma or GED equivalent
•Previous experience on Bielo & Comco presses preferred, flexographic press and prior converting experience required
•Acceptable mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic math functions (obtain passing score on Piedmont Tech skills assessment)
•Flexible – willing to work where needed
•Reliable – good attendance and safety record
•Good computer skills – SMART data entry and or other computer interfaces
•Ability to work well with others, to share knowledge through training
•Ability to perform lifting of 25-40 pounds
•Ability to move 50-125 pounds using proper moving equipment
•Ability to work overtime as required during week and on weekends
•Positive attitude, team player, self-motivated, safety conscious
•Demonstrated aptitude to operate production machinery

Go to www.averydennison.com/careers
Search for CRPNCLI4417

Job-Seeker: Lee Brewer, Greenville SC

OBJECTIVE

Network Support

To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my education, networking skills, and on the job experiences in the fields for which I am qualified. I am willing to complete additional work to acquire knowledge and expertise in an organization that will further enhance career opportunities.

PROFILE

•Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification.

•Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification.

•CompTIA Network+ Certification.

•CompTIA A+ Certification.

•Familiar with MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows (Windows 95 through Windows 7 beta), Microsoft Office (2000, XP, 2003 and 2007).

•Familiar with Linux operating systems, specifically Ubuntu and Fedora.

•Knowledge of PC setup and installation, as well as various peripherals.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

•Director of Technology, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Simpsonville, SC, www.holycrossep.org.

•Member in good standing of CompTIA’s IT Professional Membership, www.comptio-itpro.com.

•Member in good standing of Carolina IT Professionals Group, www.carolinait.org.

•Member in good standing of Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Technology Council, www.gsatc.org.

•Member in good standing of VMware User Group of the Carolinas, www.vmusers.org.

Job Openings at Gravatt

Camp Gravatt is seeking an individual to serve as the administrative coordinator/program assistant for Summer 2009.  This live-in position starts May 29 and ends August 2.  Applicants should be at least 20 years old. For more information on Camp Gravatt, visit www.bishopgravatt.org.

Job Title: Summer Camp Administrative Coordinator / Program Assistant
Reports to: Camp Director

Position Purpose: Assist in management of camp administrative tasks at the direction of the camp director. To further the mission of the camp through by assisting with delivery of program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate tent assignments.
• Work with office manager to ensure smooth operation of opening day of camp.
• Assist kitchen manager with coordination of canteen.
• Manage Bunk1 system for communicating with families.
• Coordinate mail delivery.
• Serve as a substitute in program areas and tent groups when staff members require time off or need special assistance.
• Assist with transport of campers in emergency.
• Coordinate shopping for camp supplies.
• Answer telephones and return messages.
• Assist with staff appreciation.

Other Job Duties: Attend administrative staff meetings. Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff. Publish Chigger Chatter, a newsletter that goes home with campers. Participate enthusiastically in camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders. Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. Other duties may be assigned by the camp director.

Qualifications: Previous experience in similar camp setting preferred. Computer skills required. Ability to organize and be detail oriented a must. Age 20 or older preferred. Current driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: Ability to listen to others, observe others’ actions, read text and information, comprehend instructions and manuals, work in extreme heat, and move about the camp property in various environmental conditions.

This is a live-in position from May 29 until August 2.

To apply, contact Lauri at 803-648-1817 or bishopgravatt@wildblue.net.

Resource: From The Episcopal Church

In an effort to deal with today’s economy and reality, the Episcopal Church is offering a free resource, “Finding Hope in Hard Times: Seven Spiritual Practices,” designed to provide faith communities with practical and spiritual disciplines in order to nurture a culture of generosity and hope, in the midst of fear, anxiety and despair.

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