Established in 1924, The Rowe Center is a warm, friendly, and always exciting place to work. Our staff is small, and as a nonprofit, we ask a lot of our employees; however, The Rowe Center provides a rare opportunity to live your values in the workplace. A high priority is placed on community, acceptance, and work-life balance. Are you interested in joining our team? See our seasonal and year-round opportunities below. All applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and will be expected to adhere to strict COVID-19 safety protocol.
Year-Round Openings
Director of Online & Conference Programming
Type: Year-round, Full-time, In-person (hybrid / partial remote available)
The Rowe Center is looking for its next Director of Online & Conference Programming. This Individual serves as a crucial facilitator Rowe's mission. This position is responsible creating opportunities for people to explore diverse, far-reaching subjects in order to learn about themselves, each other, our cultures and the earth by bringing to Rowe the next generation of thought leaders, educators and visionaries to provide in-person and online educational opportunities for our guests. They are responsible for the curation and scheduling of a 9 month in-person workshop season and a 12 month online season. They are responsible….. Read Full Job Description
Due to the current number of applications received, the application process for this position is currently paused, please check back for updates.
Housekeeping Lead
Type: Year-round, part-time, In-person
The Rowe Center is looking for a houskeeping lead to help The Rowe Center meet it's goal of providing a high quality guest experience. The Housekeeping Lead is responsible for ensuring that all guest rooms and other public areas are cleaned, sanitized, stocked and ready to receive guests. The Housekeeping Lead may be assisted by …… Read Full Job Description
Facilities / Kitchen / Housekeeping Team
Type: Year-Round as needed
Rowe is always on the lookout for talented hardworking individuals interested in our Facilities, Kitchen or Housekeeping departments for our fall and winter program season. Many positions have the option for year round or seasonal. Hard work, self-motivation, willingness to work with others, flexibility and helpfulness are key qualities for this position.
Summer Openings
Each summer Rowe hires a variety of positions. Some positions are camp-specific. Positions vary in duration from two weeks to four weeks while others are all summer long (May-October).
Camp Staff / Counselor
Type: Camp Specific / Stipend
Campers come to camp at the Rowe Center to connect, grow, and play. Camp provides a safe environment where queer, creative, and activist campers come to learn how to live in an affirming community. Through intentional activities, campers learn the skills and mindsets to discover who they are and how to make meaningful contributions to their communities. Camp staff will be provided the training and resources needed to create a safe and meaningful experience for a diverse community of young campers.
Program Leadership Openings
If you are looking for an opportunity to deepen your connection to the Rowe Community then program leadership may be for you!
Youth Camp Co-Director
Type: Camp Specific / Stipend
Co-Directors will work in teams of three to lead youth camps for the summer 2023. Co-Directors are responsible for the camp program, camp staff, and the general welfare and happiness of the campers. They will work closely with the Director of Camps & Communities to coordinate with kitchen and facilities staff, camper families, and finance office to ensure smooth operations. Read Full Job Description
Benefits of Working at Rowe:
Established in 1924, The Rowe Center is a warm, friendly, and always exciting place to work. Our staff is small, and as a non-profit, we ask a lot of our employees; however, The Rowe Center provides a rare opportunity to live your values in the workplace. A high priority is placed on community, acceptance and work-life balance. Many employees take advantage of our generous subsidized housing benefits (food & utilities included) and not only work but also live on our tranquil 50-acre wooded campus nestled in the heart of the Berkshire mountains. Benefits for full-time staff also include medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and paid sick and vacation time.
Intangible benefits include living in the beautiful hardwood forests of western Massachusetts and interacting with an community of forward-thinking, ethical, and progressive people who are seeking to collectively do good work in the world.
EOE –The Rowe Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A Note About Job Descriptions:
Qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.