Employment Opportunities
Earthdance Seasonal Staff Program
The Earthdance Seasonal Staff Program is loosely divided among the seasons in three to four month intervals, offering its members an opportunity to immerse in a community focused in the movement and improvisational arts in an alternative environment to the urban landscape. The dynamic schedule of events allows seasonal staff to interact and co-habitate with dancers, artists and performers from all over the world. Volunteers are the main support of the operation of Earthdance, working 30 hours per week in a variety of assigned tasks including housekeeping, office assistance, cooking and grounds maintenance. In exchange, seasonal staff receive:
- Complimentary room (shared) and board.
- Use of dance studios and other Earthdance facilities (when not in use by the rental groups).
- Free participation in community events (jams, performance nights, etc).
- Free 5-day event jams.
- Significant discounts on workshops.
Interested individuals will need to fill out an application. Earthdance uses an evaluation system consisting of interview, review and consensus by core staff members in order to finalise decisions amongst canidates. Due to the volume of applicants and the unpredictable nature of Earthdance, please respect we do not make confirmations until 1-2 months prior to the new season.
Individuals with skills in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Office Administration
- General Carpenty and/or Electrical Work and Plumbing
- Computer Systems Management
- Cooking for Large Groups
Seasons:
Spring (Feb. 1 - May 31) : Applications accepted Oct. 1 - Nov. 15
Summer (June 1 - Aug. 31): Applications accepted Feb. 15 - Apr. 15
Fall (Sept. 1 - Dec. 31): Applications accepted May 1 - Jul.1
If interested, please complete an application and either e-mail it to volunteer@earthdance.net or send it to:
Earthdance
252 Prospect St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Please also send a copy of your resume.
Support Staffing
Volunteers are the main support of the operation of Earthdance, working in a variety of assigned tasks including housekeeping, office assistance, cooking, grounds maintenance, and workshop and festival support. In exchange, support staff receive:
- Complimentary room (shared) and board,
- Use of dance studios and other Earthdance facilities (when not in use by the rental groups), and
- Free participation in community events (jams, performance nights, etc).
Support staff work for 4 hours a day and can come for a few days to a few weeks at a time, depending on the needs of Earthdance. With large projects, large rental groups, and staff vacations, Earthdance often has a need for extra hands. Support staff is determined by skill level, availability, and interest.
If you would like to join our Support Staff listserve, please email volunteer@earthdance.net, with a brief description of your area of interests.
Work Study
Earthdance offers work study at seasonal Jams, Festivals, and sometimes at long workshops (longer than 3 days) in order to make our programming accessible for those with financial need. The BULK of work study support that Earthdance needs is cooking and cleaning. Work study positions range from 5-10 hours per position. If you are interested, please complete an application.
