Forest Specialist

Join the Eden Village West community as our Forest Specialist! At the heart of all things EVW is creating a space for kids to foster a meaningful connection with the land they’re living on as well as each other, and you are the key facilitator of that connection. Show kids the magic of what lies in the forest– teach them how to build shelters, whittle, basket weave, identify different plants and animals, and more, while incorporating Jewish wisdom & spirituality into what you do. 

About Eden Village West

Eden Village West is a non-profit overnight camp rooted in the Jewish vision of creating a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world. We’re dedicated to providing campers with an incredible summer experience while empowering them to promote a vibrant future for themselves, their communities and planet.

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Key Responsibilities 

Click here for a full-length description of what it means to be a Program Specialist at Eden Village West.

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Forest Specialist Requirements

• Prior experience as an outdoor educator
• Basic knowledge of forest & wilderness survival skills- shelter building, foraging & plant identification, safe fire tending, etc 
• Have physical agility to lead hikes and carry heavy materials.

Forest Specialist Expectations

• Ideally, you can help draw connections between being Jewish and the natural world...but we can help with that. 
• Keep the forest organized. 
• Help lead Yom Teva - our weekly wilderness day!

Why You’ll Love It!

• Experience a deep community with a vibrant staff of 75 people from all over the world!  Our community values skills sharing, spiritual growth, and inclusivity.
• You’ll enjoy three kosher, organic, locally sourced meals a day.
• You get to hang out with goats! 
• We have staff fun activities that take place 2-3 times a week, facilitated by your fellow staff members! 
• You’ll inspire kids to be more playful, kind, caring, joyful, and grateful - changing their lives and the world! 

Dates: June 4th - July 31st (with an opportunity to extend at Eden Village Camp in New York!)

Starting Compensation: 

$2,400 Entry level

$2,800 Basic skills

$3,000+ Advanced skills/Depending on experience 

• We also offer a bonus scale for returning staff members, $150
• Room and Board

Time Off: All staff receive one 24-hour day off per week, and at least 1 hour off every day