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 as we work with children during summer camps.
Year-Round Openings
Associate Chef
Part-time 25-33 hours
At Rowe Camp & Conference Center, we believe in creating a unique and enriching experience for our guests through teamwork and dedication. Each member of our staff contributes to the magic that defines Rowe, and our food plays a crucial role in enhancing this experience. As an Associate Chef, you will be an integral part of our team, working under the guidance of the Head Chef and reporting to the Director of Operations. We are committed to providing high-quality, nourishing, and delicious meals that not only satisfy the body but also uplift the spirit. Join us in introducing our guests to the joys of vegetarian cuisine and contribute to the energy that fuels our programs.
Kitchen Assistant
Part-time 25-33 hours
Join the Rowe Center with this fun and fast paced food service position.
The Kitchen Assistant will support our Head Chef and Assistant Cook in preparing and serving scratch made meals and baked goods for large groups, as well as cleaning and maintaining the kitchen. The right person for this position has a genuine interest in preparing quality food and the ability to fully understand and apply all health code standards. This position requires teamwork and the ability to think on your feet and follow directions. Physical stamina, positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure are also critical to success. The person who fills this position will also be expected to perform Head Chef or Assistant Cook duties during the Head Chef’s time off, based on directions of the Head Chef.
The schedule is flexible and a housing option may be available for those applying.
Required:
Applicants must be able to work weekends and evenings when there is scheduled programming.
Ability to prepare and serve meals for 20-50 people, primarily buffet and/or family style.
3-5 years food service experience.
Note: If you don’t meet the 3-5 year requirement, but have the skill and desire to fill the position, please apply.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Clay Connor, Interim Executive Director at executivedirector@rowecenter.org
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).
Summer Camp Jobs at The Rowe Center in Western Mass
Summer Camp Co-Director
Are you ready to lead an unforgettable summer adventure for youth? Join us as a Co-Director at our youth camp for Summer 2024! As part of a dedicated team, you will take on the responsibility of overseeing the camp program, managing the camp staff, and ensuring the well-being and happiness of our campers. In close collaboration with the Interim Executive Director, you will coordinate with various departments, including the camp counselors, camp program staff, kitchen staff, facilities staff and camper families to ensure the seamless operation of our camp. If you have a passion for creating positive experiences for young campers and are up for the challenge, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Summer Camp Staff
At Rowe Camp’s our programming fosters age-appropriate critical thinking and reflection as much as it does curiosity, creativity, and joy. This provides the means to explore essential topics like power and diversity, friendship and intimacy, and technology and society at any developmental level.
Campers are challenged to balance freedom and self-expression with compassion for and responsibility to themselves and others. Campers, as a body, take an active role in decision-making and envisioning the future of camp, and their contributions are what make each session unique. Staff are responsible for creating these safe spaces.
Program Staff
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Run daily workshops
- Attend staff meeting everyday
- Attend Pre Camp
- Provide supervision on camp where programming is not happening
- Program both small group and all camp activities with a variety of tones, structure, and purpose
- Report to Co-Directors
- Being present and with campers whenever not running programming or planning
- To take full time off and breaks
- Lead a group of campers in Kitchen Clean Up for a meal roughly every other day and in a weekly All Camp Clean Up
- Support Cabin Staff with the cabin and attend check in every night
- Monitor and help facilitate camper emotional and physical well-being practices
- Cover sleeping in cabins for Cabin Staff when they have time off
Cabin Staff
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sleep in the Cabins
- Attend Cabin Staff meeting regularly
- Attend staff meeting everyday
- Attend Pre Camp
- Work with CITs in management and well-being of cabin
- Provide supervision on camp where programming is not happening
- Program both small group and all camp activities with a variety of tones, structure, and purpose
- Report to Co-Directors
- Being present and with campers whenever not running programming or planning
- To take full time off and breaks
- Lead a group of campers in Kitchen Clean Up for a meal roughly every other day and in a weekly All Camp Clean Up
- Monitor and help facilitate camper emotional and physical well-being practices
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.