Employment Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
White Memorial Foundation
Position Announcement for:
Summer 2024 Seasonal Grounds Maintenance
Time frame:
Monday through Friday, 7:30-4:00, 40 hours per week
Beginning as early as mid-May, if available, through the end of August.
Wage: $16.00/hour
Area of Responsibility:
Building maintenance, Grounds maintenance; including mowing and line trimming, Trails maintenance, Equipment maintenance
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years old or older
Must have current driver’s license
To Apply:
Mike Berry, Forester Manager
White Memorial Foundation Office
71 Whitehall Road
PO Box 368
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860) 567-0857
Email: [email protected]
Summer 2024 Campground Seasonal Position
Time frame:
Weekends starting early May; 40 hours/week starting mid-May, if available, through Labor Day. Must work weekends and holidays.
Wage: $17.00/hour
Area of Responsibility:
Maintenance duties: mowing, facility maintenance, maintain docks and moorings, campground patrolling.
Store duties: manage online reservations using Campspot (training will be provided), merchandise sales, monitor boat launch.
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must have current driver’s license.
To Apply:
Mike Berry, Forester Manager
White Memorial Foundation Office
71 Whitehall Road
PO Box 368
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860) 567-0857
Email: [email protected]
Summer “Wonder Camp” Teacher
White Memorial is looking for someone to teach a weekly 2-hour program known as “Wonder Camp” for children ages 4 and 5 during the summer of 2024. Activities include stories, crafts, games, and outdoor time to engage preschool-aged children. The sessions are held on 5 consecutive Wednesday mornings during the summer – July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7. Compensation will be $16/hour and includes 2 hours of teaching time and 2 hours of prep/breakdown time for each of the 5 sessions. Housing and benefits are not provided.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
– Prepare and facilitate nature-related activities for preschool-aged children, including onsite hikes, crafts, games, and story times
– Supervise and provide enriching activities for up to twelve 4-5 year-olds at a time
– Lead children on hikes and other outdoor activities leaving from the Nature Museum on White Memorial property
– Deal with any first aid issues that may arise
– Oversee drop-off and pick-up of children
– Communicate with parents about any scheduling conflicts or behavioral issues that may arise
– Always carry attendance sheets, registration forms with emergency info, and emergency medications brought by parents
– Provide a lesson plan to the Education Director for each of the 5 sessions (can modify lesson plans from previous years)
– Prepare and maintain the Children’s Corner of the Museum as the “homebase” of the program
Qualifications:
– Must be at least 21 years old
– Completion of at least 2-3 years of college education in the fields of environmental education, natural history interpretation, conservation biology, elementary or preschool education, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
– Prior experience working with young children
– Enthusiasm for interacting with children and teaching them about the natural world
– Comfort in speaking publicly and managing groups of up to 12 young children, both in a classroom setting and outside
– Proficient knowledge of the area’s natural history
– A valid driver’s license
– Current First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain before June 15, 2024)
How to Apply:
Applications are due by April 15. Please send a cover letter stating the specific job title(s) you are applying for, a resume, and a list of 3 references to Carrie Szwed, Education Director, at [email protected], or mail to: White Memorial Conservation Center, P.O. Box 368, 80 Whitehall Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759