Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center

 

All positions below are based in Falls Village, Connecticut.

Job Opportunities

Dining Hall/Housekeeping

Available now though May 2008

These individuals will join our housekeeping and dining room staff. Responsibilities include serving meals, cleaning guest rooms and overall-site maintenance. Work days average nine hours and are six days. During off hours and days off, individual may participate in communal and educational programs available on site. Should be interested in living in intentional, progressive Jewish community. This position receives room, board, and $65 per day plus tips when applicable.

Kindly send an email cover letter (and resume if possible) and this New Staff Member Application to or fax it to: (860) 824-7228. Download a full job description and application information (PDF).

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Summer Program Assistant

May 4 - September 12, 2008

Help run special programs including the Jewish Multiracial Network Retreat, Senior Summer Vacations, Elderhostel and Mini-Vacations for adults with mental illness. Responsibilities include assisting with all administrative details including scheduling, registration and set-up needs; communicating specific needs to other departments/staff/interns as necessary; working directly with program participants; helping to run retreat orientations; liaising with visiting lecturers and entertainers; making daily announcements during programs and maintaining computer-based files.

Position is supervised by the Director of Senior Programs. Strong communication and computer skills necessary. Position is based on a six-day work week, approximately 10 hours per day when programs are in session and a five-day week, approximately 8 hours per day when programs are not in session. Compensation includes $400 per week plus room and board.

To learn more, please download a Summer Program Assistant job description (.pdf). All staff must abide by Isabella Freedman’s 2008 Staff Guidelines. Please direct all inquiries to , Director of Senior Programs, (860) 824-5991 x321.

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Seasonal Staff

Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter

Seasonal StaffIsabella Freedman is currently seeking to fill live-in spring, summer, autumn and winter positions for kitchen support, program support, registration, dining hall support, children’s programs, housekeeping, retreat management, shuttle driving, lifeguards and computer instruction.

All positions require strong communication skills, professional appearance, teamwork and flexibility. When not working, take advantage of all that Freedman has to offer, including extensive programming and full use of our facility – miles of hiking trails, hot tub, fitness center and more.

2008 Dates

  • Spring: April 28 – June 2
  • Full Summer: June 2 – August 29
  • Half Summer: June 2 – July 20
  • Second Half Summer: July 20 – August 29
  • Autumn: Sept 1 – October 31
  • Winter: Nov 1 – Dec 15

To learn more, please download these Seasonal Staff details (pdf) or download a Seasonal Staff Application (.doc). All staff must abide by Isabella Freedman’s 2008 Staff Guidelines. Please direct all inquiries to , Creative Director, (860) 824-3018.

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