General Manager

Odd Fellows Recreation Club – Guerneville, CA
Salary: $90,000–$95,000 (DOE) + Benefits (Medical, Dental, PTO)
Schedule: Flextime (5 days/week Summer Season, 4 days/week Off Season)
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Year-Round

About the Organization

The Odd Fellows Recreation Club (OFRC) is a private, member-owned park and recreation community encompassing 336 acres along the Russian River, just east of Guerneville, CA. Established in 1928 by members of the Odd Fellows Lodges, OFRC was created as a place where families could enjoy the natural beauty of the forest, river, and wildlife together.

Today, OFRC includes approximately 200 members who own cabins and enjoy access for their family and friends to enjoy our rental cabins, a 40-site campground with RV hookups, picnic areas, clubhouse, playgrounds, and over a mile of private beach. Seasonal activities include recreation programs, dances, volunteer Work Weekends, seasonal store/restaurant and recreational events that make OFRC a cherished destination for generations of members and guests.

About the Role

The General Manager (GM) serves as OFRC’s on-site operational and administrative leader, responsible for ensuring smooth, compliant, and community-centered park operations year-round. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the GM oversees staff, maintenance, recreation programs, member & guest services, budgets, and compliance with local, county, and state regulations. 

This position balances strategic leadership with hands-on management, guiding staff and supporting volunteers while maintaining strong relationships with members, committees, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, facilities, maintenance, and recreation programming.
• Supervise and develop staff; manage hiring, training, and seasonal staffing plans.
• Ensure compliance with water, wastewater, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, payroll, insurance, and financial reporting in partnership with the Finance Committee, Treasurer & Board.
• In conjunction with Committee Chairs develop relationships with regulatory agencies and community partners
• Serve as primary liaison with contractors
• Support member communication, recreation events, and Rule & Regulation enforcement.
• Lead emergency preparedness, Work Weekends, and capital improvement projects.
• Partner with the Store Committee Liaison to support seasonal store and restaurant operations — including recruiting operators, coordinating leases and maintenance needs, ensuring permits and licenses are current, and assisting with planning and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in hospitality, recreation, or commercial property management.
• Experience working with a Board or nonprofit governing body.
• Strong communication, financial management, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with infrastructure systems (roads, wells, wastewater, utilities).
• Knowledge of California environmental and safety compliance preferred.
• Forest management experience a plus.

Why Join OFRC?

This is a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful, community-focused environment, providing leadership in a historic park that values tradition, stewardship, and member connection. Leverage OFRC’s leading role on the river in vegetation management—built on five years of successful grants and agency partnerships—to gain hands-on experience in forest management and fire safety alongside our professional volunteers.