Experiences Manager

Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds (ARCG) is a nonprofit Christian conference and retreat center nestled in the scenic natural surroundings of Sonoma County, California. The organization is dedicated to providing a welcoming and spiritually nourishing environment for individuals and groups seeking fellowship, renewal, and growth through retreats, camps, and education programs. ARCG combines the beauty of its outdoor location with a commitment to Christian values, ensuring a wholesome and enriching experience for all guests. As a full-time employer, ARCG offers a benefits package supporting the well-being of its team members, emphasizing a professional culture aligned with its Biblical foundation.

The Experiences Manager is an essential leadership role within the Adventures and Experiences team at Alliance Redwoods. This position reports directly to the Directors of Adventures and Experiences and plays a vital role in managing program activities that engage diverse guest groups and educational participants. The Experiences Manager leads an innovative team responsible for delivering a wide variety of outdoor experiential programs, including facilitating challenge course elements, organizing corporate team-building events, and overseeing the Outdoor Education program for public and Christian schools.

This role demands a talented leader capable of inspiring and developing staff through recruitment, training, and ongoing professional growth, all while maintaining a God-honoring culture that supports the mission and values of ARCG. The Experiences Manager is responsible for ensuring that program equipment and materials are well-maintained and safe, and for continuously evolving the offerings to meet the needs of guests and students alike. The successful candidate will be deeply committed to Christian principles and adept at balancing administrative duties such as budget management and scheduling with hands-on facilitation and support. They will cultivate an environment where outdoor education fosters personal growth, teamwork, and respect for nature.

In addition to a strong leadership presence, this role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with other departments such as Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guest Services, and Food Services. The Experiences Manager will conduct regular staff observations and feedback, lead professional development sessions, and encourage a safety-first approach. Compliance with ARCG’s Core Values and a passion for delivering meaningful and transformative experiences in an outdoor setting are critical aspects of this position.

With responsibilities ranging from innovative program development to day-to-day operational oversight, the Experiences Manager role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in community-centered, faith-based outdoor educational environments. Candidates who are self-disciplined, reliable, and physically capable of leading challenging outdoor activities will find this role fulfilling as they influence the growth and success of ARCG's Adventure and Experiences team.