Sandvikengården is looking for
farm manager

On the shore of Värmeln in western Värmland, just outside Arvika, lies Sandvikengården. The farm offers a fantastic environment, without luxury but with care and feeling. We are in the middle of a period of rebuilding and developing the business, we are working to strengthen our vision and take advantage of the great commitment that exists among the members of our member associations. Now we are looking for you who want to take a leading role in developing the farm and the business and, together with other staff and members, work to preserve the special atmosphere that many of our guests talk about.

About Sandvikengården

Sandvikengården is a course and camp farm and the operations also include a hostel, canoe center and events such as midsummer celebrations and Christmas dinners. We arrange our own camps and courses but also have a large number of external groups and individual guests. Sandvikengården wants to be: a mission station in Sweden that spreads the gospel to everyone, but prioritizes children and youth. The farm should be a home with a relaxing environment that provides space for recreation in a Christian and drug-free environment and a gathering point for EFS Värmland – Norra Dalsland. A place that members feel involved and co-responsible for. A part of the local EFS work and a resource for EFS in Western Sweden and an open farm for the people of the region.

Responsibilities and duties

The farm manager is the one who holds the farm together. The farm manager is responsible for the farm's daily operations and operations during the year. The farm manager also has an important role, together with the board, in the long-term work with the business. The main areas of the position are bookings and hosting, finance and administration, operations and maintenance and personnel. As a farm manager, you have a large overall responsibility and coordinate employees and non-profit resources. The farm manager is responsible for planning, implementing and following up on bookings, is involved in developing pricing and budgets, is responsible for marketing and reporting to authorities and employers. You are also responsible, together with the Sandviken Committee, for planning and maintenance and investments as well as planning seasonal staff and work management. Your main contact persons are the local supervisor, the mission leader for the EFS Region West Sweden and the chairman of the District Association and the Sandviken Committee.

About you

The position requires that you have a driver's license and a geographical proximity to the farm as the position requires a high degree of presence, as well as proficiency in Swedish and English in speech and writing. Education or equivalent experience in business management, leadership, financial accounting, marketing and building maintenance is an advantage. You need to have social skills in meeting people and a sense of order. As we have a small staff group, flexibility and joy in carrying out various tasks on the farm are required. We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for someone who can support, enjoy and be loyal to EFS's vision and values!

About the service 

The position is a permanent position with a probationary period of 6 months. Scope 80%. The position is subject to trust working hours. The workplace is Sandvikengården, Brunskog. Entry in August or by agreement. There is a collective agreement through TEO.

Application: For more information about the position, contact Farm Manager Alexander Bergström, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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About the employer

Sandvikengården is run by EFS Kretsförening in Värmland and northern Dalsland. EFS is an independent organization within the Church of Sweden with an emphasis on personal faith in Jesus Christ, mission, lay involvement and everyday Christianity. Everyone's opportunities to grow in faith and develop in discipleship are important. We want to work for a church that is supported by the commitment and participation of many. EFS's vision is "People and societies transformed by Jesus".

We look forward to receiving your application!