SEEKING CAMP COUNSELORS FOR WEEKEND WRITERS’ RETREAT, JULY 18-21 2024

We are seeking a coordinator and small team of experienced educators, camp counselors and/or caregivers to support the Du Bois Forum’s third annual writers’ retreat in Amenia, New York, July 18-21 (Thursday evening through Sunday midday).  Founded by Tufts Professors Dr. Kendra Field and Dr. Kerri Greenidge, the Du Bois Forum is an annual convening of writers and artists. More information about the Du Bois Forum can be found here: https://duboisforum.com/.  

Duties and Requirements: Planning, leading, and/or supporting relevant programming for children of retreat participants, Thursday evening through Sunday midday.  Candidates should have experience as camp counselors, educators and/or significant caregiving experience, and should be pediatric CPR certified (or willing to be certified).  The retreat weekend is intense but rewarding.  Depending on experience,

Location: The majority of the retreat takes place at Troutbeck in Amenia, NY, about 2.5-3 hours from Boston.

Pay: $20-$30/ hour ($400-$900 for the weekend), plus lodging and meals, depending on experience, hours, and role. 

If interested, please send your resume to teresa.salvato@tufts.edu.