Employment Opportunities

Sky Ranch Christian Camp's mission is to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ through a variety of Christian Camp Ministries.  If you desire change, growth, purpose, wisdom, challenge, inspiration, motivation, and a stronger faith, then it may be time to invest yourself in a life-altering camp experience. The returns of this investment in your character and in the lives of the kids you will touch will last into eternity. And by the way, you are going to have a blast doing it.



Current Open Job Positions 

WRANGLER
Position available in the horse and rodeo program at Sky Ranch Christian Camps located in Van, TX.  Interested in candidates who have experience and knowledge of animal health, nutrition, and facility/resource management. Experience in program operations in a guest focused, customer service environment preferred. Superior people and process management skills and riding ability.  Seeking a candidate who has a passion for teaching and sharing Christ to all age groups through this ministry. Position available March 1, 2012.
Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS INSTRUCTORS
Sky Ranch has been serving public and private schools for 14 years with its School Programs Department and we are seeking seasonal instructors for January 20th – May 31st.  If you’re interested in delivering high quality camp experiences that engage students in experiential learning activities that strengthen classroom instruction back at their schools check us out.  Our instructional areas include Outdoor Education (4th-6th grades) and our new character development program called iLead (7th-12th grades).  Duties will include teaching regular content areas during the day and serving on a rotation for evening events and campfire programs.  Our other duties include preparing teaching materials and working on projects as needed.   We will spend time teaching at Sky Ranch as well as on other facilities and sites as needed.  We are seeking individuals with a bachelors degree; love of outdoors and children; creative, dependable, outgoing personality, ability to communicate; and must sign a Christian doctrinal statement.  This is a seasonal position.

For more information visit our website at www.skyranchschools.com.   To apply for this position please fax a part time staff application to 903-569-1487.  Applications may be downloaded at www.applyatsky.com. 

Human Resources Generalist – Van, Texas
The HR Generalist primary responsibility is to in cultivating a customer service based HR Department committed to excellence. The over-arching objective of the HR team is to provide world-class customer service to Sky Ranch’s employees while preserving and furthering the mission of Sky Ranch’s programs and ministries. Develops HR policies and procedures for Sky Ranch so that the organization can effectively carry out the overall mission. The Human Resources Generalist guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire organization. The major areas directed are:
• Maintaining competitive benefits and salaries for the organization.
• Assisting with the development of a superior workforce.
• Continued development of the Human Resources department. .
The right candidate will be a committed believer in Jesus Christ and must be willing to sign Christian Doctrinal statement.  Requires at least 5-7 years of hands on HR experience with advanced knowledge of HR principles and best practices. Bachelor’s degree and/or PHR certification preferred.  Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.  Prior experience with ADP PayExpert and ezLabor Manager required.   Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.  Visibility of work requires high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information.  Requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend work, as well as overnight travel.

Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

Accountant II
Sky Ranch is a Christian Camp, Outdoor Education and Retreat Center for people to enjoy a positive, recreational, fun, and memorable experience while being exposed to the truths of the Word of God.  If you desire change, growth, purpose, wisdom, challenge, inspiration, motivation, and a stronger faith, then it may be time to invest yourself in a life-altering camp experience. The returns of this investment in your character and in the lives of the kids you will touch will last into eternity.

Our corporate office in Van, Texas has an immediate need for an Accountant II.   Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: G/L accounting and analysis, intercompany accounting, fixed asset accounting, reconciliations between sub-ledgers and general ledgers, bank reconciliations, taxes - sales & use and property, retail accounting and special projects as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a college degree and at least 3 years accounting experience with strong organizational skills and detail oriented.  Have strong knowledge of PC software, such as MS Office and advance knowledge of MS Excel. 

Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

Guest Services Specialist
Sky Ranch is seeking an energetic, details-oriented, motivated individual to work in our Guest Services/Registration department.  This position requires answering phones, taking registrations, giving tours of the ranch, making outbound sales calls and representing Sky Ranch at marketing and promotional events.  To apply for this opening, please fax a Sky Ranch employment application, as well as, a current resume to 903.569.1487.  Employment applications can be downloaded from our website at www.skyranch.org. 

Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

Operations Executive
The Operation’s Executive’s primary responsibility is to provide day to day leadership and management for all aspects of operations consistent with the agreed upon mission and core values. Primary responsibilities include providing timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the ministry. The OE also demonstrates ownership for the communication process used for the development, implementation and execution of effective growth strategies and processes. The over-arching objective is to collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the growth of the ministry.
          
Qualified candidates should possess the following: Be a committed believer in Jesus Christ; Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; proven management experience as executive operations manager with overall business expertise including operations, marketing, and finance; strong leadership skills with a hands-on collaborative management style; develops internal partnerships with other senior managers; consensus builder; team player and comfortable dealing with emotionally charged issues respectfully; Excellent communication; presents ideas and directives clearly, concisely, diplomatically and persuasively; listens actively; creates an environment conducive to open, honest and accurate exchange of information; treats individuals with respect and dignity. Bottom line oriented; institutes sound fiscal policies and controls; develops realistic budgets and devotes resources to top priorities. Solid judgment; politically astute; thinks through complicated problems and implements appropriate pragmatic solutions; considers consequences of decisions, direction and actions.
Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

GUEST SERVICES MANAGER

The Guest Services Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead the Guest Services team by cultivating a sales-focused, customer-driven environment committed to excellence. Primary responsibilities include leading the team to provide outstanding customer service, register guests and provide information that will help prospective guests make the decision to come experience Sky Ranch. The over-arching objective of the Guest Services team is to provide world-class customer service to Sky Ranch’s guests and prospects while presenting appropriate opportunities for increased levels of participation in Sky Ranch’s programs and ministries.

          
Qualified candidates should possess the following: Be a committed believer in Jesus Christ; Bachelor’s degree preferred; 5+ years progressive customer service experience; 3+ years management experience; Strong administrative and management skills; Effective staff development, training and coaching skills; PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills; Ability to work with diverse personalities, good reasoning and problem solving abilities, sound judgment, resourceful and well organized. Hotel, recreational park, or other related industry experience desired.

Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays.  Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in the subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCIENCE EDUCATION COORDINATOR- Van, Texas
Sky Ranch has been serving public and private schools for 14 years with its School Programs Department and we are seeking a Science Education Coordinator.  If you’re interested in delivering high quality camp experiences that engage students in experiential learning activities that strengthen classroom instruction back at their schools check us out.  Our instructional areas include Outdoor Education (4th-6th grades) and our character development program called iLead (7th-12th grades).  As Science Education Coordinator this person is responsible to create an exciting and effective science education both on-site and off-site camp locations.  Duties include science education coordination, teaching regular content areas during the day and serving on a rotation for evening events and campfire programs as well as NatureCenter and Limnology Center Animal Care.  Other duties include preparing teaching materials and working on projects as needed.   We will spend time teaching at Sky Ranch as well as on other facilities and sites as needed.  We are seeking individuals with a bachelors degree in education or field of science; love of outdoors and children; creative, dependable, outgoing personality, ability to communicate; demonstrated interest or experience in science preferred and must sign a Christian doctrinal statement.
 
Sky Ranch offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage, along with PTO and paid holidays. Qualified applicants should apply by emailing hr@skyranch.org or fax 903.386.2713 a current resume and a Sky Ranch Full Time Staff application.  Please include job title in subject line.  Download applications at www.skyranch.org.

PART TIME FOOD SERVICE - Van, TX
Sky Ranch Camp located in Van, TX is currently seeking part-time cooks and servers to work with our Food Service team!  Applicants must be able to work flexible hours and work well in a team environment.  Previous food service experience preferred but not required.  Part time staff applications can be downloaded from our website at www.skyranch.org.  Please include job title in subject line and email applications to hr@skyranch.org or fax to 903.386.2713.  For more information on this position please call 903.386.3368. 
 
PART TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – Van, Tx
Sky Ranch Camp located in Van, TX is currently seeking part-time maintenance assistant.  General responsibilities include maintenance of existing buildings, equipment, and facilities. Basic knowledge of tools and their purpose required.  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and able to lift loads up to 50 lbs.  Candidate must be hardworking, self-motivated and a team player that is willing to provide quality service for the facilities that serve as a foundation for the ministries of Sky Ranch  (32 to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday). Part time staff applications can be downloaded from our website at www.skyranch.org.  Please include job title in subject line and email applications to hr@skyranch.org or fax to 903.386.2713. 

 
PART TIME ACTIVITY FACILITATORS - Van, TX
Sky Ranch Camp located in Van, TX is currently seeking part-time activity facilitators for the 2011 fall season.  Friday-Sunday and occasional weekdays.  Hours may vary.  Activities include various lakefront water activities.  Other summer activities range from zip line to paint ball and other activities.  Responsibilities include facilitation and safety of all games and activities.  Will train and aide in obtaining lifeguard and challenge course certifications.  $7.25hr.  Very flexible work schedule, perfect for college and high school students. Part-time staff applications can be downloaded from our website at www.skyranch.org.  Please fax applications to 903.569.1487.