All positions below are based in Falls Village, Connecticut.
Job Opportunities
WORK AND PLAY AT ISABELLA FREEDMAN
Join Isabella Freedman’s staff community for the short or long term. At Isabella Freedman, we approach our work as avodah, which means “service,” and we encourage staff members to bring joyfulness, self-examination and a desire for personal growth to the work environment.
We have made it a priority to create an environment that enables our staff members to discover and develop their own talents in the context of their work. Our emphasis on empowering every individual, in every position, to be efficient, proactive and professional, and to approach their work from a place of compassion and love, is a vital part of Isabella Freedman’s larger vision of tikkun olam, repairing the world.
Isabella Freedman is strongly committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals.
Isabella Freedman will make all employment decisions for staff and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, alienage, citizenship or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and development, benefits, promotion, demotion transfer, discipline or termination. All Isabella Freedman staff, regardless of position, are expected to maintain and live up to the true meaning of nondiscrimination.
The Director of Operations oversees all operational aspects of a year-round retreat center, including kitchen, dining hall, housekeeping, maintenance and retreat production for internal programs and rental groups. Candidates must have demonstrated facilities management experience. Previous retreat center experience a plus. Position is full-time, year-round and includes health benefits.
The Human Resources Manager manages the staffing and hiring policies and procedures for staff that are both living and working within the context of a seasonal/year-round residential community. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and hiring year-round and seasonal staff as needed, maintaining all staff paperwork, supervising seasonal staff, overseeing residential housing assignments and helping to foster a spiritually vibrant staff community environment. Candidates must have experience in human resources and strong leadership and management skills. Previous experience at a retreat center a plus. Position is full-time, year-round and includes health benefits.
The Reservationist's primary responsibilities include answering questions via telephone and email and entering registrations into our computer system. Required qualifications include touch typing, computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Spiritual practice, interest in people and their paths desirable.
The Retreat Coordinator organizes and implements operational and programmatic aspects of Renewal-based retreats, training institutes, holiday programs, a traditional Passover retreat for senior adults, Elderhostels, and other retreat programs. The Retreat Coordinator will be supervised by the Director of Operations and will work closely with program staff to oversee and execute program details. Candidates must be energetic, customer-service and detail oriented, and experienced working with diverse Jewish populations. Candidates must be enthusiastic about being part of and helping to shape a conscious community of intentional, vibrant and inclusive Jewish spirituality.
The Program Assistant provides administrative support for Renewal-based retreats, training institutes, holiday programs, a traditional Passover retreat for senior adults, Elderhostels, and other retreat programs. The Program Assistant will support the work of and be supervised jointly by the Director of the Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality (ECCJS) and the Director of Jewish Life and Learning (JLL). Candidates must have proven administrative skills, strong computer and organization skills, fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, and experience working with diverse Jewish populations. Position is full-time, year-round and includes health benefits.
The Kitchen and Dining Hall Manager to oversee operations, staffing and budget for glatt kosher kitchen and dining hall at year-round retreat center. Manager will work with chefs and all kitchen and dining hall staff to facilitate integrated functioning between the kitchen and dining hall, as well as delivery of food service to guests and staff that is within budgetary constraints and in alignment with the organization’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Candidates must possess strong administrative and management skills and be able to fill in for chefs or dining hall staff when necessary. Position is full-time, year-round and includes health benefits.
September 1, 2008 – January 1 or February 1, 2009.
Contract extensions may be available for these positions.
Chef and Mashgiach/Mashgichah
We are looking for an experienced chef who is also trained as a mashgiach/mashgichah to join our kitchen team as third chef and one of two mashgichim from August 27, 2008 through February 15, 2009. The position pays $85/day plus room, board and tips. Individual must be shomer/et mitzvot.
We are looking for a mashgiach/mashgichah who can join our kitchen team as a prep cook and one of two mashgichim from August 27 through January 4, 2009. The position pays $65/day plus room, board and tips. Individual must be shomer/et mitzvot.
We currently have one to six month seasonal staff positions available between September 3, 2008 and February 1, 2009 in the following departments: Housekeeping, Kitchen/Dining Hall, Retreat Management, and Floater (program support, children’s programs, retreat coordination, shuttle-driving and life-guarding). The more positions you are open to filling, the more likely we will have a place for you. All positions require strong communication skills, professional appearance, teamwork and flexibility. When not working, participate in Isabella Freedman teachings, concerts, dances, campfires and other retreat events as announced during the season. Positions pay $100 per week for a one to three month commitment and $150 per week for a three or more month commitment. Housing and meals are included.
Part-time temporary staff needed on as-needed basis. Administrative, kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance. Email resume or letter outlining work experience to Laura Rawlings, Operations Director, (860) 824-5991 x322 or by postal mail to , Isabella Freedman, 116 Johnson Road, Falls Village, CT 06031.
We currently have one to six month seasonal staff positions available between September 3, 2008 and February 1, 2009 in the following departments: Housekeeping, Kitchen/Dining Hall, Retreat Management, and Floater (program support, children’s programs, retreat coordination, shuttle-driving and life-guarding). The more positions you are open to filling, the more likely we will have a place for you. All positions require strong communication skills, professional appearance, teamwork and flexibility. When not working, participate in Isabella Freedman teachings, concerts, dances, campfires and other retreat events as announced during the season. Positions pay $100 per week for a one to three month commitment and $150 per week for a three or more month commitment. Housing and meals are included.
