Employment Opportunities at Chewonki
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Chewonki will be based on factors such as merit, qualifications and abilities. Chewonki does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please direct questions regarding our hiring practices to hr@chewonki.org
Outdoor Educators work with residential school programs leading groups of students on base-camping trips and teach outdoor living, team building and ecology through facilitating a variety of lesson topics; natural history, sustainability, organic farming, and canoeing. Educators live with their students and school chaperone in small camping groups at shore-side campsites on Chewonki Neck or...
The Assistant Outdoor Classroom Coordinator is a full-time, year-round position. During the winter, this position will assist the Outdoor Classroom Coordinator with administrative tasks in preparation for the spring and fall Outdoor Classroom seasons, and work as a field educator for strategic activities. During the spring and fall, the Assistant Outdoor Classroom Coordinator will primarily...
The Farmer/Educator supports the overall farm and woodlot operations at Chewonki, which include garden and pasture management, animal husbandry, and sustainable forestry operations. The Farmer/Educator must aid in balancing the dual focus of the Chewonki farm, maximizing both production and education on the farm and in the woods. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the managing the three primary...
The Outdoor Classroom Coordinator is a full-time, year-round position. This position works closely with the Director of Educational Partnerships to oversee the Outdoor Classroom, Chewonki’s residential environmental education program. During the off-season, this position works with team members to update curriculum, prepares school partners for their visit, and leads the field staff hiring process. In the...
Cooks are responsible for working with and under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager to provide safe and smooth operation of the kitchen. This includes the preparation of wholesome and appealing meals from scratch while practicing proper food safety techniques in handling, organization, and storage, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen to a...