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WORKING AT SEEDS OF PEACE'S CAMP

Seeds of Peace?develops?courageous leaders who work in solidarity across lines of difference to create more just and inclusive societies. We host a summer program at our Camp in Otisfield, Maine, as part of our youth leadership programming; by joining our 2022 Camp staff, you are joining a global community of changemakers and educators. Our unique summer program offers opportunities for intellectual and personal growth far beyond any ordinary job.

As a member of Camp staff, you will work as an educator, mentor and role model to supervise and engage with young people as they embark on an enriching dialogue and leadership development program. Staff are role models in solidarity across lines of difference and come together to support our youth as they continue to grow into leaders dedicated to justice and equity. Through our four pillars, we seek to create a better world, together:

- Community-building (through shared activities such as swimming, creative arts, sports, and evening activities)
- Action-taking (through our Camp Community Action program)
- Dialogue (through facilitated courageous conversations with youth of different backgrounds and views)
- Leadership development (through frequent opportunity for camper-led programming and reflection at Camp)

This summer, Seeds of Peace will host youth from different racial, religious, gender, economic, and political identities from across the state of Maine during the first session and from across the United States (second session; working with partners in Syracuse, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Birmingham in Alabama, and other locations).


TENTATIVE CAMP 2022 DATES

- June 19 – June 25: Staff Training
- June 26-July 9: Session 1 – Campers from across the state of Maine
- July 9-July 15: Session Break (Eid) and Staff Re-Training. During this time, we anticipate that Staff will be able to spend time away from Camp for 2-3 days to rest and recharge. Staff who would like to remain onsite at Camp may do so (and adhere to all Camp policies). All staff will return for training on July 13.
- July 17-August 3: Session 2 – Campers from across the United States
- August 3-5: Camp Closing


COVID-19 AND CAMP

Camper and staff health is of our highest concern. We will share and update COVID-19 protocols according to the American Camping Association and Maine Department of Health and Human Services guidelines and based on our 2021 experience, where we did not have any COVID cases! All staff and campers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID-19 protocols may include testing, masking, and distancing. We received public health guidance from Dr. Laura Blaisdell

Due to ongoing visa complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, staff applications are only open to applicants living in the United States (with valid work visas), with preference for staff living in the same communities at our 2022 campers: New England, New York City, California, the Pacific Northwest, and Alabama. All staff must be at least 20 years old. Seeds of Peace is monitoring the pandemic and incorporating COVID-19 precautions such as the possibilities of mandatory testing, masking, etc. into our Camp planning.


DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Our staff must not only be eager and ready to carry out their roles supporting youth at all hours, but also kind, caring, creative, and flexible people. Our Camp program will serve youth of different racial, religious, economic, and political backgrounds from urban and rural areas in the United States. We are committed to creating an inclusive Camp community in which youth see themselves represented in staff with similarly diverse backgrounds so that together, we can live out our mission. We believe that our camp environment is strengthened by the diversity of staff and of campers, and we welcome you to read the job details and apply to join us!

We realize that members of historically marginalized communities may not have had the exact experiences listed in the job posting. We encourage you to apply even if you are not sure if your qualifications are the right fit and share your story with us. If financial concerns are a barrier to your ability to apply to this role, please let us know. All room and board expenses are covered by Seeds of Peace. Meals throughout the summer will be provided. Transportation to Camp is arranged or reimbursed by Seeds of Peace.

If you are dedicated to supporting youth in building relationships across lines of difference and in creating an environment where youth are fully seen, heard, and equipped to make change—please review the job descriptions below and apply.


APPLICATION DEADLINE

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis - so apply today! The Priority Deadline is January 15th, and we will reach out via email to schedule an interview with you if we are excited about the possibility of you joining us this summer.

We plan to have most of all our staff positions filled by February 2022. We can work with your university to provide academic credit, or to set up an internship or practicum opportunity, and will do our best to connect you with potential external funding opportunities in addition to the compensation listed with each position. Working with youth and other like-minded educators who are passionate about social justice can certainly help prepare you for other life and career experiences and can help you build connections that can last a lifetime.