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Holden Village Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Why Work at Holden
If you’re seeking meaningful work and a caring community while living in beautiful mountain scenery, Holden Village is the place for you. Short-term and long-term opportunities offer the chance to experience Holden Village when it fits into your life. Check out current openings and read what others have to say about their time at Holden Village below.
Whether you have a few weeks, months, or years to experience something new, we have a place for you.
An Opportunity of a Lifetime
- You’ll live in the midst of stunning scenic wilderness, with stunning outdoor recreation in your backyard and a commute of just a few minutes’ walk to work.
- You’ll have access to amazing hiking opportunities, community activities, learning sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!
- You’ll join a varied, intergenerational, justice-seeking community rooted in Christian values, welcoming people of all spiritual, faith, and wisdom traditions.
- You’ll enjoy a simpler, ‘less-plugged-in’ lifestyle in the wilderness (and still have access to internet to stay connected).
- You’ll have time and opportunity to explore new interests and learn new skills.
- You’ll be invited to contribute to community life, and be more than your job assignment.
- You’ll have fun! Traditions of ‘Holden Hilarity’ have been passed down through our staff for generations.
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
Throughout its history, Holden has operated through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers annually. Some share their time and talents for just two weeks, and others serve for multiple years. Holden also hires a number of skilled employees who provide consistent leadership and supervision.
The first thing to decide is how long you would like to serve. Whether you have two weeks or two years, we have volunteer and employee positions available. The descriptions below can help you find the best fit for you at this time in your life.
2 Weeks - 4 Months: Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities
1 Week - Spring & Fall Work Weeks
Join us in the spring or fall for a week of work and community, transitioning our remote community from one season to the next. Learn more about Work Weeks here.
2+ Weeks - Short Term Volunteers
If you can serve for at least two weeks up to several months, we invite you to come as a short-term volunteer. You’ll receive free lodging and meals and some additional benefits depending on your length of stay. Short-term volunteers are welcome throughout the year but critical in our busiest seasons from June through September and during the holidays in November and December. We request that all staff members arrive on a Friday or a Wednesday.
3-4 Months - Seasonal Volunteer
Seasonal positions are posted for 2024! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all seasonal positions are filled. Seasonal Staff are encouraged to arrive on Friday, May 24th, 2024.
1-3 Years: Long-term Volunteer & Employment Opportunities
1 Year or More - Long Term Volunteer
A yearlong volunteer position provides a deeper experience of Village life. We have a wide range of roles available for people who commit for one year. You will receive a stipend, room, board, insurance, and other benefits. Volunteers serve in administration, arts, building maintenance, programming, and more. We request that all staff members arrive on a Friday or a Wednesday.
2-3 Years - Employee
Holden Village has many roles for skilled workers in leadership and supervisory positions. Positions requiring at least a two-year commitment receive a salary, room, board, health insurance, and other benefits as a Holden Village employee. We request that all staff members arrive on a Friday or a Wednesday.
High-Priority Available Positions
Interested in joining the Holden Community right now? We are actively looking for people to fill the following high-priority short and long term positions.
- Director for Advancement (Downlake)
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Repairs Associate
- Procurement Coordinator
- Head Maverick
- Major Gift & Campaign Officer (Downlake)
- Kitchen Assistant
- Services Assistant
- Short Term Maverick
Check out our full Job Board here: All Open Positions
Holden Village has many roles for skilled workers in leadership and supervisory positions. Positions requiring at least a two-year commitment receive a salary, room, board, health insurance, and other benefits as a Holden Village employee. We request that all staff members arrive on a Friday or a Wednesday.
