Who we are:
The Kroka staff community is a diverse group of people from all ages and backgrounds who share a commitment to live simply and purposefully while working together to share our skills, knowledge, and values in a transformative way through high-quality outdoor education programs.

What we do:
Kroka offers summer programs, programs for schools, and two semester-length programs. Our summer programs are for 9 to 18 year olds, and range in length from one to three weeks. Our school programs work with elementary through high-school aged classes, and travel to wilderness areas all over New England and the greater United States, as well as in Canada and Ecuador. Kroka's Semester School is home to two extended expeditions, the Ecuador Semester and the Vermont Semester. Semester students range in age from 16-21 and receive school credit for their time at Kroka. All Kroka staff share in teaching responsibilities, as well as the daily chores of caring for our farm and base camp facilities.

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Wilderness expedition experience in remote environments
  
  
• Adventure sports expertise, or substantial experience and aspiration to become an expert in one of Kroka's adventure sports, such as white water paddling, rock climbing, caving, mountaineering, back-country skiing, cycling, or another adventure sport with similar set of skills

• Commitment to personal fitness. Working at Kroka is physically demanding, and requires a high level of fitness. During the course of your work you will be expedted to lift canoes, paddle for long hours, and participate joyously in many other strenuous activities. We are looking for employees who are dedicated to a personal fitness routine.
  

• Love of teaching and mentoring children and youth: enjoys working with wide range of ages, documented and referenced previous teaching experience
  

• Commitment to sustainability: Personal commitment to simple living, along with experience living in a community of people with simplified personal needs
  

The following qualifications and skills are a plus:

• Professional certifications and education: WFR, Wilderness or Red Cross Lifeguard, college degree or equivalent life experience
  
  
• Personal artistic skills: strong singing voice, handwork skills, visual and performing arts experience
  
  
• International/cultural diversity: experience living, working, and traveling in other countries and cultures.

• Resume
• Personal letter of recommendation
• Professional letter of recommendation
• Letter (see application questions below)

After reviewing your complete application, we will contact you to schedule a prospective staff visit to Kroka, which will include some time outdoors and a face-to-face interview.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS (handwritten or typed)

• Describe your most challenging/rewarding wilderness experience
• Why do you want to work at Kroka
• What unique personal/professional qualities will you bring to Kroka
• What do you hope to learn from working at Kroka
• What do you do to stay physically/emotionally /mentally/spiritually healthy
• Describe most successful/most challenging experience working with children
  

CURRENT POSITIONS OPEN:

Farm Helper
Our farm helper works alongside our farm manager to grow and distribute produce, eggs, meat, and dairy products from our organic farm.Also work with students on farm and in gardens.
Schedule	May 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013 (6 months)
Responsibilities	Assist in all aspects of farm and gardens Work and help coordinate volunteers and students of all ages
Qualifications	Ability to work independently Good communication skills Physical strength and stamina Ability to work hard and long hours Able to follow instructions Self-directed task completion Enjoys working with children and animals Good organizational skills Desire to live in community Creative, industrious, resourceful Must have drivers license, drive standard transmission Experience with power tools
Compensation & Benefits	$100 per week Room and board Two days-off per week Being part of a great community of people