Seeds of Peace

Facilitators at Seeds of Peace

Our unique summer program offers an unforgettable experience for all involved, staff and campers alike. Conflict resolution facilitators at Seeds of Peace International Camp participate in up to two weeks of orientation and training prior to camp. During each three-week camp session, facilitators work intimately with a facilitation partner to plan and conduct ninety-minute dialogue sessions (two per day) and monitor the progress of their groups. They’re also expected to be an active member of the facilitation team, which is comprised of 14 professionals, plus supervisors. Under supervision, facilitators work together on a formal and informal basis for mutual support, ongoing professional development, and coordination of the dialogue sessions. Facilitators also engage in frequent dialogue with camp counselors about what is happening in other areas of camp in order to assure coordination among bunk life, athletic and arts activities, and the conflict resolution program. Seeds of Peace expects applicants to hold one or several advanced degrees related to this work. The ideal candidate also has experience facilitating groups of young people in conflict and has a basic knowledge of the history and culture of the conflict region with which s/he hopes to work. We especially welcome candidates who can speak one of the languages spoken in the conflict region. All of our applicants are expected to have explored issues surrounding their own identities and related dynamics of power, and to be able to function and take care of themselves in a less-than-comfortable camp environment. In part this requires that applicants be flexible, dynamic, thoughtful, honest, and committed individuals who have a sense of humor and a tolerance for ambiguity. It’s expected that conflict resolution facilitators at Seeds of Peace enjoy working with teenagers, have a clearly articulated approach to facilitating groups and promoting coexistence in communities in conflict, and are able to work in an interdisciplinary environment that encourages a variety of approaches to facilitation, with an emphasis on process. It’s not required, but facilitators may also bring additional expertise to their work, such as drama, oral history, visual art, etc. Time of Employment: Facilitators are hired in coordination with their preferred conflict region (see below). We will not hire new staff to work with the Middle East program who cannot commit to both sessions one and two. Facilitators receive weekly compensation, commensurate with experience, in addition to full room and board.

Dates for Summer 2008:

Full Staff Orientation: June 17 - June 22
Session One: June 24 - July 15 (Middle East, South Asia)
Session Two: July 21 - Aug 12 (Middle East, Maine Seeds)

Unfortunately, the deadline for submitting applications for our Summer 2008 programs has passed.  Should any positions become available as the summer draws nearer, they will be posted on this site.  Otherwise, please check back this fall for information on opportunities for Summer 2009.