Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends is seeking applicants to fill the position of Caretaker at Catoctin Quaker Camp.

The caretaker is the on-site arm of the Camp Property Management Committee (CPMC). He or she provides a year around presence at the camp, care for the facility, makes it ready for summer camp and the groups who rent the facilities. The Caretaker should be an individual who enjoys living in a remote area, and is willing to work within the Friends process of decision-making. The caretaker should be a self-starter who enjoys initiating projects in consultation with a committee and the Camp Property Manager (CPM).

This position offers an opportunity to employ a broad range of skills. Strong applicants will possess these skills or demonstrate a willingness to acquire them. These skills include, but are not limited to, good social skills, an ability to safely operate and maintain riding lawn mower and other equipment; use chain saw;operate light machinery and vehicles with a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills would also be needed.

This is a halftime position, housing is provided and on-site residence is required.

Baltimore Yearly Meeting consists of more than 4600 Friends organized into 40 Monthly Meetings and 12 Preparative Meetings, Indulged Meetings, or worship groups stretching from southwestern Virginia to central Pennsylvania. BYM focuses strongly on youth activities, including spirituality in nature through camping programs. BYM also offers adults opportunities to deepen their religious understanding through retreats, workshops, and other events.

BYM does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation. The job description is posted at: http://www.bym-rsf.org/quakers/staff/caretaker.pdf. All applications require submission of resume, cover letter and three references and permission to do background check.

To apply please send a resume, cover letter of interest, three references and permission to do background check to:

                                                Baltimore Yearly Meeting Office

                                                17100 Quaker Lane

                                                Sandy Spring MD 20860

                                                Att: David Hunter

Or e-mail a resume and letter of interest to davidhunter@bym-rsf.org

Please apply before May 8, 2009. Our goal is to fill the position before June 1, 2009. A draft job description is available at http://www.bym-rsf.org/quakers/staff/caretaker.pdf.