Host Couple Position Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Focus Marriage Institute in Michigan is a retreat center that provides marriage counseling intensives that transform hurting marriages. Join our team where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding and the purpose is eternal. The Host Couple position is designed for a husband-and-wife team to offer physical, spiritual, and emotional support to our guest couples as they walk through the challenging journey of our marriage intensives. This often involves sharing their own personal marriage journeys and praying with guests who are having difficulty working through the pain and struggle of their broken marriages as well as flexibility with facilitating evening activities as desired by the guests (building fires, playing games, conversing, etc.).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:- Is in the lobby by 7:30 amGreets every person by name, when possible, and makes conversation, prays for and with guests
- Ensures common areas are arranged appropriately and items are put away from the night before
- When temperature is below 40 degrees, starts fires in various fireplaces at specified times
- Makes an effort to join a "new" couple in an individual program for their first meal
- Performs maintenance and cleaning needs for the week, as needed
Other Duties/Responsibilities:- May perform additional maintenance and cleaning including sweeping, emptying trash, watering plants inside and outside, lawn care, weeding, water softener maintenance, changing and charging batteries, replenishing supplies, and laundry, as needed
- Responds to any conflicts with guests ensuring that everyone feels safe
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Working Environment/Physical Activities:
- Stays for specified number of nights in lodging on property
- Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam
- Must be able to lift up to 30lbsMust be able to push/pull up to 25lbsMust be able to bend and reach above head
- Job Qualifications/Requirements
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..." Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Personal Characteristics:
Able to immediately build rapport with guests
Peacemaker, decisive, approachable, personable, teachable, flexible, servant's heart
Knowledge/Experience:
High school plus additional courses equivalent to one year of college 1-3 years of related experience
Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:
- Requires highest level of independent judgment and decision making abilities
- Willingness to be available at odd hours (i.e., nighttime, weekends) to help with guests needs
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to resolve conflict, disagreements, and misunderstandings
- Strong organizational skills
- Discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information
- Aptitude for handling unique interpersonal situations
- Ability to handle emergencies
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Medical PlanDental PlanLife Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Legal Shield/ID ShieldAFLACRetirement Plan
Vacation TimeSick Time
HolidaysService Awards
Note:
This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
