ABOUT

Organization

 

The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) is seeking a full-time, year-round General Manager.  The MVCMA is a non-profit organization located in Oak Bluffs, MA, on Martha’s Vineyard. 

 

The MVCMA, also known locally as “the Campground” is a religious, historical and residential community of over 300 privately-owned historic residential cottages on a 34 acre campus surrounding a central open-air Tabernacle built in 1879. The MVCMA is a  National Historic Landmark.  The mission of the MVCMA is “To perpetuate our religious and historical heritage, engaging all in education and spiritual growth in a welcoming faith community.”

 

During the Campground’s high season of July and August, the MVCMA holds religious services and runs programs and events several times a week. The Camp Meeting Association is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors that sets policy for the MVCMA, and its members also serve on committees that work closely with the General Manager in operating the Campground.  The annual operating budget is approximately $1.3 million dollars, for which the revenue is mostly income from leases. The Camp Meeting has recently completed a significant fundraising cycle in conjunction with the restoration of the Tabernacle and is poised to institute regular fundraising programs.

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Responsibilities

 

We are seeking a General Manager with the strategic, communications, general management, and community relations skills and experience needed to administer and improve our operations and advance our mission.  The General Manager leads the Campground’s annual cycle of activities with fun and informative Summer programs, Fall budget preparations, Winter lease renewals and Spring preparation for the summer season ahead.

 

Year-round housing is available.

 

Reporting to the President, the General Manager will have overall responsibility for the implementation, administration, and management of all programs, services, systems and staffing.

 

Operations

• Acts as the face of the organization in its dealings with leaseholders and residents. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with leaseholders.  Addresses complaints and issues in a timely manner and effectively resolves conflicts.  Acts as a liaison between leaseholders and the staff, MVCMA Board and committees as appropriate.  

• Oversees retail and rental operations in conjunction with appropriate committees.

• Oversees staff in lease management, including lease renewals, collection and administration.

• Oversees Buildings & Grounds staff to supervise maintenance and repair of association buildings and grounds, enforce MVCMA rules and policy with contractors and leaseholders, and ensure that authorized work is monitored.

• Contracts for services for the organization.  Maintains sound working relationships with contractors and vendors.

• Maintains official records and documents, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.  Ensures the legal integrity of MVCMA, including security for files, legal and historic documents, membership, and mailing lists.

 

Communication & Programs

• Working with committees, maintains calendar of events and activities.  Produces promotional material for the MVCMA.

• Promotes active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the MVCMA.  

• Maintains and updates the MVCMA web page.

• Publicizes the activities of the MVCMA, its programs and goals to members and the general community.

 

Staffing

• Works with the personnel committee for the recruitment, employment and supervision, of personnel including staff comprised of majority seasonal employees in addition to the core year-round positions.

• Develops and updates job descriptions and organizational chart in conjunction with the personnel committee.

• Ensures regular ongoing staff communications and manages performance of paid staff members.

 

Board Support

• Provides support for Board meetings and keeps the Board informed of the organization’s status.  Attends Board meetings and special meetings.

• Assists the Board in its development of current and long-term organizational goals.

• Supports committees in the execution of organizational and financial plans.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of religious, historical, and residential non-profits.

 

Finance

• Works in concert with a bookkeeper and the Board Treasurer to oversee accounting functions, including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset management and payroll.

• Leads the preparation of an annual operating budget with staff, committees, and board; ensures the organization operates within budget guidelines.

 

An undergraduate degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership role is required. 

 

COMPENSATION

 

Salary and benefits for this position are competitive.  The MVCMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.  All applicants will be evaluated on a merit basis.

 

Resume and a cover letter may be submitted in confidence by email to: Office@mvcma.org

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Or by mail to:

Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association

P.O. Box 1685

Oak Bluffs, MA 02557