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Join us for a week of work and community, transitioning our remote community from one season to the next! Whether this is your first visit or your fiftieth, Holden invites you to lend your time and talents for community projects and summer or winter preparations. All arrivals will be on Monday with departures on Sunday with no exceptions. Space is limited, so please apply early. Apply to join us for one or both weeks.

Works with Garbologist to manage and facilitating the processing, recycling, reuse of and removal of solid waste from the village, including compost, recycling and landfill. Assists Garbologist with rotating teams of Village community members in collecting and sorting waste.

This position is open mid July-August. Provides hospitality through the preparation and provision of espresso drinks and the cultivation of a fun and inviting atmosphere, at the Beanies coffee cart! This position requires early morning shifts and part-time work in the kitchen to complete the rest of their work hours.

This position is open in June through August to assist on the porch project and year round for very experienced carpenters to assist our long term carpenter.

This position is open June-August for three to six week stints, with some opportunities during peak winter times. The Ceramic Studio Assistant supports the Ceramic Studio Technician in welcoming guests into the Ceramic Studio and maintaining Ceramic Studio spaces. The Ceramic Studio Assistant also supports the technician in class offerings and may offer classes or art programs as appropriate.

This position is open now! The Holden mechanic maintains, operates and repairs Holden's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

This position is open year round. Performs a variety of tasks throughout the village that involve manual labor! Helps keep the village safe and functioning in so many ways!

This position is open year round. Kitchen assistants support Head & Seasonal Cooks in the tasks of daily kitchen operation, including but not limited to: food preparation; cooking and baking; Dining Hall upkeep; sanitation tasks; cultivating an inviting and caring atmosphere both inside the kitchen and in the Dining Hall. This position can be physically demanding, with multiple hours spent on your feet and the necessity of carrying things up and down stairs. The kitchen is also a very social environment, so those who prefer social work environments will find this position particularly satisfying. Depending on the time of year and the length of the stay at Holden, there may be opportunity for this position to guest Chef or work on special projects. Kitchen Assistants work under the supervision of year-round Head Cooks, Seasonal Cooks, and Food Services Lead.

This position is open May through October. Lawns & Gardens Assistant works under the supervision of the Lawns & Gardens Head to help maintain the grounds of Holden Village. This year, we are especially interested in short term lawns and gardens assistants who are interested in stays of a six weeks or more.

The Media Assistant supports the Media Associate in providing Audio Visual (A/V) support and training to Holden staff and teaching faculty, recording, and editing teaching sessions, assisting with the development of the audio archive.

This position is available mid June-August The Middle School/High School Assistant supports the Middle School/High School Head in implementing summer programs for guests aged 12 to 17 years old. The assistant supports age-appropriate programming focusing on leadership and social skills development while encouraging fun and hilarity. The assistant should be flexible, creative, responsible, patient, and collaborative.

This position is open mid June-September. The Narnia Assistant supports the Narnia Head in implementing summer programs for guests aged 4- and 11-years old. The assistant supports age-appropriate programming that inspires fun and creativity while supporting children’s physical, mental, and social development. The assistant should be flexible, creative, responsible, patient, and collaborative.

Hiring Now Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvements of Holden’s plumbing systems, water distribution system, hydronic boiler & heating systems, fire sprinkler piping systems and any piping that caries fluids, compressed air, or fuels.

This position is open May-September. The Pool Hall Assistant is responsible for management, preservation, and staffing of Holden Village’s historic pool hall and bowling alley located in the Village Center. Built in the 1930s, the Pool Hall has four lanes with semi-automatic pin-setters, five pool tables, ping pong, foosball, board games and a jukebox. During the summer months, the Pool Hall serves candy and popcorn to visitor and holds events like bowling nights and ping-pong tournaments.

This position is open year round. The Services Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Services Associates helping to maintain Village cleanliness by assisting with housekeeping and laundry tasks in the Village.

The trail crew works under the supervision of the Trails Crew Coordinator. Goes on periodic trips to maintain and repair hiking trails in Railroad Creek Valley. Love of the outdoors is essential. Work involves lifting, sawing, and hiking miles to work sites carrying heavy gear.

This position is open now. Responsible for maintenance, repair, and general construction projects in the Village. Is responsible for supervising others using woodworking equipment and the general organization and cleaning of the shop.

This position is accepting applications for Spring 2024 and beyond. Under the direction of the Food Services Lead, a Head cook is responsible for providing shift leadership in the Holden Village Kitchen and Dining Hall. During scheduled shifts, a Head Cook is responsible for: the safe and sanitary preparation of food served both throughout the day and at specific times (i.e. menu meals and snacks, Holden bread and granola, etc.); coordinating and training kitchen volunteers in various food preparation, sanitation, and restocking tasks; promoting a kitchen  atmosphere that balances grace and humor with the need for efficiency and timely food production; cultivating an inviting atmosphere in the Dining Hall for all through general upkeep and personal interaction. Head Cooks are also expected to dedicate some of their work time to projects of a particular focus, designated by and designed with the Food Services Lead. This position can be physically demanding, with multiple hours spent on your feet and the necessity of carrying things up and down stairs.

This position is open May- September. This person will work to maintain the Sauna and the Hot Tub. They will supplement their Jacuzzi Tech responsibilities by working as a Maverick or Operations Floater. Individuals interested in this position must posses the required technical knowledge and skills.

This position is open May-September. The Middle School/High School Head is responsible for planning and implementing summer programs for guests aged 12 to 17 years old. The head is tasked with developing a curriculum to develop leadership and social skills while encouraging fun and hilarity. The head should be flexible, creative, responsible, patient, and collaborative.

This position is open May-September. The Narnia Head supervises, plans, and leads programs for guests aged between 4- and 11-years old Monday-Thursday 9 AM – 12 PM. The Narnia Head is responsible for implementing summer programs that inspire fun and creativity while supporting children’s physical, mental, and social development. The head should be flexible, creative, responsible, patient, and collaborative.

HIRING FOR FALL 2024. This role is a part-time role that involves additional job placement. The primary role of the Backup Medic is to provide health care for villagers on an on-call basis, within the bounds of established policies and protocols and within the guidelines of their professional licensure. Further, the Medic provides education to the staff and guests about health and safety, particularly in the realm of communicable disease issues. The Medic manages all aspects of the First Aid Station and is sometimes involved in recruiting, maintaining and training of the Holden Village First Response Team.

This position is open now. Responsible for maintenance, repair, and general construction projects in the Village. Is responsible for supervising others using woodworking equipment and the general organization and cleaning of the shop.

This position is open now. The Communications & Development Coordinator helps conceptualize, write and design Holden Village publications and online communications in a creative and visually exciting presentation that informs readers, in word, picture, and audio, about activities and opportunities to experience and live into the mission, vision and values of the Village. Applicants should have expertise in two, or more, of the following areas: copywriting and content creation, social media management, photography, videography, website content management, podcast production and graphic design.

This position is open now. The Donor Relations & Database Coordinator helps promote Holden Village’s mission, vision, and values through engagement with current and prospective donors and the extended Holden community. This position provides the backbone support for building relationships with the wider Holden community and is responsible for all gift recording, maintaining accurate constituent records, corresponding with and thanking individuals using a CRM database. They engage people and organizations through donor communications, the annual online auction, and other outreach events.

This position is open Now. Under the supervision of the Guest Services Lead, Services Associates assist in leading both housekeeping and laundry services, to ensure public spaces are properly and regularly cleaned and maintained, Village linens and other textiles are laundered, and the Village maintains a tidy and pleasing aesthetic for all Villagers to enjoy. This role is cross-trained in both housekeeping and laundry.

This position is accepting applications for Spring 2024 and beyond. Under the direction of the Food Services Lead, a Head cook is responsible for providing shift leadership in the Holden Village Kitchen and Dining Hall. During scheduled shifts, a Head Cook is responsible for: the safe and sanitary preparation of food served both throughout the day and at specific times (i.e. menu meals and snacks, Holden bread and granola, etc.); coordinating and training kitchen volunteers in various food preparation, sanitation, and restocking tasks; promoting a kitchen  atmosphere that balances grace and humor with the need for efficiency and timely food production; cultivating an inviting atmosphere in the Dining Hall for all through general upkeep and personal interaction. Head Cooks are also expected to dedicate some of their work time to projects of a particular focus, designated by and designed with the Food Services Lead. This position can be physically demanding, with multiple hours spent on your feet and the necessity of carrying things up and down stairs.

This position is open Fall of 2024. Music is an essential part of life at Holden Village, especially our time of Sacred Space. This person will work as a vital member of the worship team to facilitate music for sacred space and other significant moments in the village. This person will be responsible for providing and/or organizing musical offerings for the rhythms of evening sacred spaces. This will include organizing village staff, volunteers, and guests, to provide music. Collaboration with the worship assistant and the pastor will be integral in this person's role. This position is part-time, and must be combined with another volunteer position.

This position is open now! Orders all items for the Village and assists the Accountant with some bookkeeping tasks. Come be an essential part of the business team, interfacing with all areas of the Village and ordering everything from picnic tables to pumpkins! This position works closely with the accountant lead and may assist with accounting tasks or float to different areas of the business team such as the store or registration as needed. Requires attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to problem solve.

The Registrar/Store/Post Office Associate is responsible for working as needed in multiple areas on the business team as needed – supporting the Holden Store Lead by selling merchandise in person and fulfilling online orders in the store, sorting and distributing mail and supporting the Registrar Lead by corresponding and interacting with individuals and groups seeking to stay at Holden Village, welcoming guests into the Village at the registration desk, processing payments, settling accounts at the time of check out, and providing other administrative support.

The Repairs Associate is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all village appliances and miscellaneous building repairs. Works closely with the village electrician and Physical Plant lead as needed.

NOW HIRING! The communications and development lead provides leadership in carrying out Holden Village’s mission, vision, and core values through print and digital publications, and website and social media presence. They will ensure that Holden’s extended community is included in the life and rhythms of the Village and oversee donor database management, including reports, analytics, data clean-up, and accurate recording, tracking and acknowledgement of all gifts to Holden Village.

This position is open now! The Holden mechanic maintains, operates and repairs Holden's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

This position is open in Summer 2024. The HR/Staff & Volunteer Leads assist the Human Resources Manager with recruitment, making work assignments, coordinating employee and volunteer staff, orientations, integrating volunteers into the Village community, benefit plan administration, processing applications, conducting interviews, administering HR and Village processes, and legal compliance related to volunteer and employee staff management.

HIRING FOR FALL 2024. Join our dynamic leadership team as the Human Resources and Volunteer Program Manager at Holden Village, where you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of community care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing an enriching volunteer program and fostering a collaborative culture between employees and volunteers. As the driving force behind our long-range people plans, you'll collaborate with Village leaders, displaying flexibility and creativity in addressing evolving personnel situations and needs. With a skill set in human development and constructive resolution, you'll intervene when necessary, coach supervisors, and construct compelling plans to nurture a positive environment. Supervising of the Administration Team involves appreciating extra effort, motivating diverse direct reports, and ensuring success in the effort to create a resilient Village staff. As a key player in achieving Holden's mission, you'll implement human resources solutions and advise Village leaders and volunteers, ensuring compliance with employment laws. Expertise in designing wages and benefits, maintaining partnerships, training and development, workforce planning, and talent management is desired.          

The Major Gift & Campaign Officer will be pivotal in securing the financial resources that will help Holden Village remain a thriving community for generations to come. The Major Gift & Campaign Officer works with donor families and institutions, taking a strategic approach to long-term relationship development that results in significant major and planned gifts. The successful candidate will be self motivated, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented and a successful relationship builder. This is a Puget Sound-based position, primarily working from home with some travel within the West and Midwest, and regular trips to Holden. Estimated 25% of time over the course of a year will be spent traveling or on-site at Holden Village, with higher volume expected in the summer months and other high-peak guest times in the Village.

HIRING FALL 2024-   The Holden Store Lead manages the third largest revenue center for Holden Village. The Store Lead partners with all departments of the Village to promote the organization’s mission through an on-line and in-person store and provide a selection of merchandise and services that excite and engage with our constituents.   The Holden Store Lead manages the third largest revenue center for Holden Village. The Store Lead partners with all departments of the Village to promote the organization’s mission through an on-line and in-person store and provide a selection of merchandise and services that excite and engage with our constituents.  Holden Store head is responsible for maintaining the Holden Store through restocking, cleaning, and reporting Store needs.  Must have strong organizational skills, ability to lead and supervise staff, and comfort with daily computer based work & cash handling.  The Holden Store Head is also responsible for the tasks completed by the Post--mail collection and distribution, assisting Villagers with sending packages, and selling stamps.  Knowledge or willingness to learn QuickBooks/Shopify is necessary.

The Director for Advancement oversees all fundraising, outreach, and communications efforts, manages a team of five or more to execute the work, and collaborates with staff across departments. The Director for Advancement works with the Board of Directors, particularly the Advancement Committee, to determine priorities, cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors and supporters, and actively engage in acquiring gifts. The Director for Advancement is a member of the senior leadership team and participates in making strategic decisions about Holden Village. More than 6,000 people visit and/or volunteer each year. Holden Village is a 501C-3 non-profit organization. Sixty percent (60%) of our operating budget is derived from fees paid by guests; forty percent (40%) is derived from annual donations.