Summer Staff All Hired!

Summer is almost upon us!  Plane, train and bus tickets are getting booked, and bags getting packed.  Staff are due to arrive in two weeks!  Yeah!

All of our summer positions are filled.

If you would like to apply for our 2011 season, please re-visit this web site in January, 2011.  We’ll have all the details updated for the upcoming season by that time.

Looking forward to hearing from more like-minded practical idealists next winter!

–  Leila, Staff Director

2010 Summer Dates for Staff

Staff are hired for either five or seven weeks. A staff person’s beginning and ending dates vary, depending on the position and sessions hired for, and whether the applicant has previous experience at the Global Youth Village.

• Staff Training:  June 16  or 17 – 26 (All staff new to the GYV experience are required to be here for staff training.)
• Sessions 1 & 2, Peace Building Program:  June 27 – July 21
• Intersession; Preparing for Session 3:  July 22 – 23
• Session 3, Global Living Program Welcoming Indonesian Teens:  July 24 – August 3
• Staff Wrap-up:  August 4 – 6 (Staff depart on August 6.)

How to Apply for a GYV Staff Position

Every summer, Legacy recruits between 25-30 staff members to deliver our life-changing summer programs. The success of these programs is due, in large part, to a carefully selected, dedicated staff team.

We attract a diverse group of highly enthusiastic, idealistic, practical and committed adults who want to make a difference in the world.  We look at the combination of skills and how the team is constructed in order to offer a wide array of activities ranging from skill building workshops, to fun and challenging recreational activities, to cabin life and engaging all campus programs. It really does take a village.

Before applying:

1. Review all aspects of the GYV web site.  Familiarize yourself with the  program goals and activities offered to the young people.
2. Review the employment section in full, including the work environment and positions.
3. Complete an application and send it in.  Most of our applications are received between January and March. We like to make final selections by the end of April when possible.

If you have questions along the way email Leila Baz

Salary & Benefits for Seasonal Summer Staff

All summer positions include room and board within GYV’s camp setting, medical and accident insurance (subject to specific limitations), and weekly laundry service.

For all staff (except volunteers), a modest stipend is negotiated, ranging between $225 – $325 / week (pre-taxes).  Salary is discussed during the interview process, and varies depending on the position and level of experience. (Staff are responsible for transportation costs to and from the Bedford region. Legacy provides transport to camp from local airports, bus and train stations.)

The training and skill development provided also attracts many volunteers. Professional educators may find this training as a means to fulfill continuing education requirements. Many university students have been able to earn academic credit for their work at the Village.

Staff Training

The summer starts with a 9-10 day training program for all staff.  Legacy staff share our signature methods for program design and delivery, group building, and lesson planning.

Staff training addresses the following areas:

• Human Relations: communication and counseling skills, monitoring and addressing group dynamics, facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management skills;
• Intercultural Relations: principles of intercultural relations, daily life in a multicultural “village,” discussions and action projects addressing global issues; promoting appreciation of cultural values and traditions.
• Professional Skill Development: global education, experiential education; leadership development
• Other Components: facility set-up, curriculum planning, risk management, health care, and orientation specific to individual responsibilities.

Meet our team

Earning Academic Credit While Working at GYV

Many staff have earned graduate or undergraduate credit from their colleges or universities for work at the Global Youth Village.

If you would like to receive credit, Legacy’s administrative staff will work with you and your academic advisor to design and monitor a learning program.

Staff interested in pursuing credit are responsible for making arrangements with their institution, and for paying any additional tuition.

If selected for an interview and you wish to pursue earning acamedic credit, please be sure to mention this during our conversation with you.

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