Job Opportunities

Director of the Study Center

Nonprofit

Fellowship of Chrisitians in Universities and Schools
450 Lamberts Cove Road
West Tisbury, MA 02568
http://www.infocus.org

 

Full-Time

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Application Deadline: Jun 19, 2026

Description

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 Matha’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.

Salary: $60K-$89K

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A passion for the Christian Gospel, and will be required to sign and abide by the FOCUS Statement of Faith. Faithful participation in a local church and a commitment to ongoing personal spiritual development.
  • A passion for the mission of FOCUS. Some familiarity with independent schools and culture is strongly preferred.
  • Three years of management experience required.
  • Ability and willingness to commit himself/herself to FOCUS for a minimum of three years.  FOCUS assumes that all staff will stay with FOCUS until a clear call from God determines other plans.
  • Live on the property year-round.


Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and access all parts of the organization’s equipment.


Compensation: 

FOCUS provides a package that includes: 

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience/education. 
  • Rent-free housing as follows:
  • Full residential use of housing in West Tisbury.
  • Responsibility to pay for all standard utility costs.
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Short Term Disability insurance for Full-Time staff. 

Monthly premiums are currently paid for in full by FOCUS, requiring no premium contribution from the staff member. 

  • Eligibility to participate in voluntary contributions to the FOCUS-sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan. FOCUS provides a dollar-to-dollar match to contributions, not to exceed 5% of eligible wages, once tenure eligibility requirements are met, and may also provide a discretionary contribution on an annual basis. 
  • 4 weeks paid vacation/year. 
  • 10 Paid Time Off (PTO) days to be used as personal/sick days.

How to Apply

Please visit our employment page, infocus.org/employment, and apply online. You may also upload your resume and cover letter to the application portal. Any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Farquhar, Director of Human Resources: hr@infocus.org.  


For more information on our ministry, visit us at www.infocus.org.

Primary Contact: Rebecca Farquhar

Email: rfarquhar@infocus.org

Phone: 3143028029

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