The Adamah Farm Fellowship Associate position is a full-time, year-round role that involves living in Falls Village and working in-person as part of a residential Jewish farm and retreat center community. The position’s workflow involves seasonal variability in accordance with fellowship, farm, and retreat schedules. From April through November is our high season and some educational responsibilities will be required during early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and shabbat. The position has some flexibility and room to grow depending on the skills and passions of the staff person.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing fellowship recruitment, application process, scheduling, programming and evaluation;
• Leading relevant classes and activities for Adamah fellows and others as needed including Isabella Freedman retreat guests;
• Leading the fellowship’s unique style of prayer service and community gatherings;
• Assisting with farm projects like vegetable growing and animal husbandry;
• Facilitating a smooth, organized, and rich fellowship schedule in partnership with others including the other fellowship staff, Isabella Freedman retreat department staff, and local community members;
• Sharing our story widely and creatively via social media, our website, and the off-farm communications;
• Maintaining connection among the alumni community by planning the bi-annual ADVA reunion, sending updates, and planning online events;
• Working with other fellowship staff to meet the financial goals of our budget through program fees, sales, and fundraising;
• Balance the compassionate connection and sense of humor required to facilitate intentional community with the professionalism required to manage time well, communicate in writing and in person, and attend productive meetings;
• Coordinating with national Adamah staff in other locations to meet the mission of the larger organization and to use our farm/fellowship expertise to benefit other Adamah programs.

We are looking for a Fellowship Associate who:

• is organized and excited to manage schedules and other details well;
• thrives when connecting with a wide range of individuals;
• is friendly and empathetic as we welcome new fellows each season and a flow of retreat guests;
• enjoys making schtick and telling the story of the joys and hilarities of farm life on social media;
• has a positive attitude and a sense of humor;
• feels moved by the sight of rotting food waste mixed with manure and straw;
• is inspired to lead prayer space and song;
• loves community life and the nuances, ups and downs, and rich complexity offered by being in relationship with others;
• is willing to work a schedule that shifts weekly as the needs of our residential and farm community require.

Employment Details:

You will be eligible for health benefits after a 30 day wait, at the start of the following month. See our full benefits package in more details here: The Associated Benefits Guide

You will be eligible for onsite, shared housing at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center at a subsidized rental cost of $5,000 a year.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

How to Apply:

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Shamu Sadeh, Managing Director of Education, shamu.sadeh@adamah.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.