Land Steward Job Description
Camp Glen Brook hires two individuals (one man and one woman) to serve as Land Stewards for its unique experiential education program. Land Stewards teach students about maintaining a farm; lead student groups in outdoor games and team-building activities, daily meal chores, work periods, and farm activities; and serve as wilderness trip leaders on hiking and canoeing adventures in New Hampshire. This is a demanding position; hours are long and the work is challenging. But it offers the emerging teacher a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in a vibrant community and at the same time hone teaching and leadership skills in an intense environment. Positions are nine months long, lasting from February until November of each year. Salary is $250/week plus the opportunity to participate in the Camp’s health insurance program. Room and board are also provided.
Minimum qualifications:
• College degree (not specific to any field of study) or comparable life experience
• Proven teaching or camp counseling experience
• Interest in working with children and adult groups
• Interest in physical work
• Interest in Waldorf and experiential education
Core responsibilities:
• Activity and Trips leader (hike, canoe, high and low ropes course, encampments)
• Farm management
• Stewardship of property
• Meal times
• Bed times
Reports to the Director (other departments by special arrangement)
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume: Twain Braden, Glen Brook Director: (603) 876-3342 or twain@glenbrook.org