Current Openings
Seasonal Grounds & Facilities Worker
This position is responsible for assisting with grounds and maintenance-related duties at Holmes Camp & Retreat Center. It requires the ability to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and custodial tasks on buildings and grounds of the Center. This is a seasonal position starting as soon as possible and ending at a date to be negotiated at hire. The schedule for this position is flexible, and the Center is willing to consider applicants for full- or part-time employment.
The salary for this position is $18-21/hr depending on experience.
This position is responsible for assisting the Hospitality Manger/Chef with meal planning preparation, service, and clean-up; cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining room; cleanliness of public bathrooms; and following state compliance standards for food preparation. For smaller retreat groups the cook will prepare and serve some meals working by themselves. This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours/week, primarily on weekends, depending on guest-group needs. For applicants who prefer a consistent 20 hours/week, additional work on-site is available during weeks without kitchen needs.
The Salary for this position is $18-21/hr depending on experience.
As-Needed Educators & Facilitators
Holmes Camp & Retreat Center is always seeking to expand our roster of as-needed educators and facilitators. These individuals work occasional programs and events at Holmes leading activities such as hiking, geocaching, canoeing, arts & crafts, Christian education lessons, team-building, ropes course, scout merit badges, and more. If you have skills and experience in any mainline Christian education setting, or any outdoor education setting and are interested in occasional work with Holmes, please contact kyle@holmescamp.org
Pulpit Supply
Holmes Camp & Retreat Center regularly contracts with Pastors, Priests, Rabbis, and lay-leaders to plan and lead praise and worship during programs and events. Holmes also helps match appropriate speakers with guest-groups at the Center. If you are a faith leader in the greater New York area interested in being on our list of worship leaders and speakers please contact kyle@holmescamp.org