Director Study Center
Job in
Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01842, USA
Listing for:
Westminster Theological Seminary
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Management
General Management, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director of the Study Center
FOCUS, the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, is an interdenominational youth ministry established in ten areas along the East Coast. For more than six decades, FOCUS has invited independent school students in grades 6-12 to explore a life of faith that is real, adventurous, intellectually sound, and practical to daily life. During the school year, FOCUS pursues this goal through area-based activities and discipleship, both one‑on‑one and in small groups.
From May through August, we offer a variety of Summer Programs, most of which take place at our Martha’s Vineyard Study Center.
Position Description
The Director of the Study Center will steward, staff, operate, and maintain the property and services entrusted to him/her, to the end that the Study Center provides the finest possible platform for the presentation of the Gospel in accordance with the vision, mission, and core values of FOCUS.
Specifically, the Director of the Study Center will:
General
Provide a welcoming and hospitable environment for everyone who spends time at the Study Center.Develop positive relationships with the Martha’s Vineyard community, including neighbors, contractors, vendors, and government representatives.Oversee and manage all onsite operations and services, including facilities, administration, food, cleaning, nursing, and transportation.Staff & Volunteer Management
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, lead, and evaluate Study Center staff, including facilities, food services, nursing, cleaning, and administrative staff.Encourage the Study Center staff and volunteers to grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry to others.Programs Management & Support
Collaborate with the Director of National Programs, Program Directors, and the staff team to produce successful programs.Cultivate a welcoming and service‑oriented culture among Study Center staff, creating an accommodating environment for staff, students, volunteers, and all Study Center guests.Partner with the Director of National Programs to create a plan to provide additional services to summer programs (e.g., transportation and off‑site activities coordination).Facilitate off‑season FOCUS use or rentals of the property. Prepare for and assist with staff and board meetings held at the Study Center as needed.Facilities Management & Administration
Maintain a safe environment for all activities at the Study Center and ensure compliance with all regulatory and insurance requirements. Coordinate all inspections and reporting to government agencies whose jurisdiction affects Study Center operations.Maintain the Study Center to the highest possible standard, while carefully stewarding donated funds.Create and maintain a stewardship plan to include a facility database for all systems and buildings, maintenance schedules, and a list of short‑term and long‑term facility needs.Execute the Study Center Master Plan according to its phases and recommend adjustments. Oversee any development and building projects.Negotiate, coordinate, and supervise work performed by contractors, vendors, interns, work crews, and volunteers.Oversee and work directly on facilities‑related projects as appropriate. Must be willing and able to perform hands‑on maintenance tasks if this is the best course of action.Supervise facilities expenditures, adhere to all financial policies and procedures, assist in budget planning, manage to a budget, and identify resources required to properly steward the Study Center.Coordinate the use, maintenance, purchase, disposal, and rental of all FOCUS vehicles.Be the point of contact for FOCUS‑owned properties in CT and NY, and manage maintenance and improvements.Miscellaneous
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and assists with special projects as requested.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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