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Little Grassy Camp and Retreat Center is a managed property and lodge or resort near Makanda, Illinois. Illinois Great Rivers Conference uses resident facilities manager, grounds caretaker, retreat facilities support here. This is a standing program or recruiting route; no specific current opening is confirmed.
Established workplaceAccepts general applications
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: Little Grassy’s March 23, 2026 advertisement seeks a full-time resident facilities and grounds manager and remains displayed without a closing date. The position includes an on-site house in addition to salary and benefits. Its responsibilities combine practical property maintenance with supervising volunteers, arranging contractors and preparing the camp for guest groups. The description estimates three quarters of the role as hands-on work and the remainder as coordination and administration. This is a substantial year-round property-care opportunity at a United Methodist camp, with professional responsibilities and mission expectations; applicants should still verify that the displayed opening has not been filled.
Staffing evidence: Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place. Checked October 9, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Makanda, Makanda / southern Illinois
- Property type
- Managed property, Lodge or resort
- Operator or employer
- Illinois Great Rivers Conference
- Roles
- Resident facilities manager, Grounds caretaker, Retreat facilities support
- Hiring status
- Staffed this way on an ongoing basis; no current notice confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- On-site house provided; resident requirement.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-09
Work
Working there
Little Grassy’s March 23, 2026 advertisement seeks a full-time resident facilities and grounds manager and remains displayed without a closing date. The position includes an on-site house in addition to salary and benefits. Its responsibilities combine practical property maintenance with supervising volunteers, arranging contractors and preparing the camp for guest groups. The description estimates three quarters of the role as hands-on work and the remainder as coordination and administration. This is a substantial year-round property-care opportunity at a United Methodist camp, with professional responsibilities and mission expectations; applicants should still verify that the displayed opening has not been filled. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
Roles with evidence
- Resident facilities manager (advertised as "Resident Facilities and Grounds Manager"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1
- Grounds caretaker (advertised as "Resident Facilities and Grounds Manager"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1
- Retreat facilities support (advertised as "Resident Facilities and Grounds Manager"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1
Past notices
Resident Facilities and Grounds Manager Accepts general applications
- Arrangement
- Paid job
- Employer
- Illinois Great Rivers Conference / Little Grassy Camp and Retreat Center
- Status
- Accepts general applications
- Season
- Advertisement March 23, 2026; no closing date stated.
- Pay
- Salary and benefits; amount not published.
- Hours
- Full-time exempt; approximately 75% hands-on care and 25% coordination/administration.
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Facilities and Grounds Manager, Advertisement March 23, 2026; no closing date stated. | On-site house provided; resident requirement. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Facilities and Grounds Manager, Illinois Great Rivers Conference / Little Grassy Camp (about the March 23, 2026 dated advertisement, still displayed; resident house, salary/benefits, maintenance and coordination duties. No closing date shown; current unfilled status not established.). Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.