Salaried House Manager

Bethlehem Farm Is Hiring an Salaried House Manager

Bethlehem Farm is seeking a friendly, organized, and mission-driven House Manager to coordinate meals, housekeeping, and hospitality for volunteers and staff at our farm.

This is an on-site, full-time, salaried position based at Bethlehem Farm near Alderson, West Virginia. Hours vary seasonally, averaging 40 hours per week. Hours will be heavier during the 15–17 volunteer weeks per year, and lighter the rest of the year.

About Bethlehem Farm

Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic community in Appalachia that transforms lives through direct service — primarily low-income home repair — alongside sustainability education. We invite volunteers to join us in living the Gospel cornerstones of service, prayer, simplicity, and community.

In the spirit of the Gospel, Christian unity, and the cornerstones, Bethlehem Farm provides a warm “welcome home” and services to anyone regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, & military status.

Applicants of any Christian tradition are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director (or designee) and accountable to the Caretaker Community, the House Manager coordinates the use and upkeep of the farm house, including meal preparation and planning, oversight of daily chores, and supervision of home crews. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning menus for up to 50 people and sourcing food as locally and organically as possible
• Coordinating and supervising home crews during group weeks, instructing students and adults in food preparation and hospitality
• Preparing meals for volunteers and live-in Caretakers throughout volunteer and non-volunteer weeks
• Overseeing kitchen equipment and food inventory, and accommodating dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment throughout both main common houses
• Managing Farm laundry, household supplies, and general upkeep
• Providing warm hospitality to volunteers and community members
• Facilitating volunteer prayer planning in retreat spaces

Compensation and Schedule

• $35,000-$40,000 per year, based on experience
• Tiered health insurance benefit
• Training & development funds available
• Eligible for retirement matching benefit after 2 years of service
• Local and organic meals included during work hours
• Use of Bethlehem Farm vehicles for Farm business during work hours
• Hours vary seasonally, averaging 40 hours per week. Hours will be more rigid (9:00am-6:30pm) during the 15–17 volunteer weeks per year, and more flexible the rest of the year.
• Typically Monday-Friday. Weekend hours will be required on some group volunteer weeks (2-3 times per year)

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise volunteers
• Ability to teach house cleaning, food preparation and food preservation skills to volunteers with limited experience
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills
• Openness to faith-based, collaborative ministry with volunteers and the local community
• Possession of a driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test
• Faithful Christian open to the Catholic tradition

How to Apply

To learn more and apply, visit https://bethlehemfarm.net/hm