Company description

Knoll Farm Refuge has diverse groups in residence from mid May through mid October; this may be leaders from around the country doing independent work through our Better Selves Fellowship, a yoga group, an intensive program for a professional organization, or a weekend family celebration or wedding. It is vital to us that we provide the most respectful, thorough and authentic hospitality for everyone who comes.

Job description

Each season we aim to hire six Assistant Retreat Managers who play an important role in keeping groups happy and safe on the land, in our handmade buildings, and in any weather. Ideal assistant managers believe strongly in service to others, love being outdoors, have a strong work ethic as well as a strong sense of humor, and have a variety of competencies to draw upon to help others. We look for gregarious, mature, self-aware people who appreciate our mission of connecting people to the land. All staff members play an integral role in shaping our community.

Job responsibilities include:

Cleaning and tidying communal spaces, moving guest baggage, ensuring beautiful accommodations, assisting our chef as kitchen staff, preparing dining hall for meals/cleanup, making beds, setting up for special events, welcoming and hosting groups, making fires. Being a responsible and welcoming presence to everyone who comes is key to stewarding guest care and safety. Staff are expected to maintain professionalism, kindness, and adaptability when responding to guest needs.

We seek candidates who have an approachable demeanor and openness to input from all levels of staff and the general public. Must be sensitive to issues of gender, racial, ethnic and cultural diversity and inclusion. We hope to find others who share these values, and who are able to respond to the diverse needs of our clientele. Knoll Farm’s mission and core values of equity, fairness, inclusion and diversity are present in all that we do. Black, Indigenous and People of Color are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: The Assistant Retreat Manager shifts are 7am-2pm, 1pm-8pm, 4pm-8pm, however shifts can vary and will be indicated to you during the scheduling process. We are hiring for a part-time role and the compensation is $19 per hour. Staff keep track of the hours they work in their timesheet and paychecks are issued biweekly. Staff hired mid-season will be paid at their hourly rate for a full shift of “shadowing” another staff to orient them.

This job begins in May with a staff orientation. The work schedule is arranged around the needs of the retreat calendar, which means days off are not regular. The calendar is usually set by April, although it can always change. It’s necessary to be flexible in this role.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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Deadline

April 01, 2026