Common Ground Center
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Hours:
M - F; 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment.
Driving Directions:
From Bristol: Go north on Route 116. Stay on Route 116 past the Route 17 turn off and past the ''Welcome to Starksboro'' sign. Tatro Road will be on your left; CGC is at #473.
About Us
Common Ground Center is a cooperatively run nonprofit, arts, education, and outdoor recreation and retreat center. We are dedicated to bringing together and strengthening diverse families and communities. Our beautiful 700-acre site demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Our signature program is Camp Common Ground, an all-inclusive, week long family vacation, founded in 1994. We also host a number of theme-based programs for families and adults, and our site is available throughout the year for weddings, celebrations, and retreats.
We welcome people of all ages, ethnicities, lifestyles, abilities and economic backgrounds.
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Jobs
Front of House
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
The front of the house staffer will be responsible to the Common Ground Center (CGC) Kitchen Coordinator and will be
responsible for the following elements:
Preparing beverages, snacks, and service for breakfast and lunch OR dinner (6:30am - 1:30pm OR 3pm - 9pm);Upholding the safety and cleanliness standards of the CGC kitchen;Taking direction from the kitchen coordinator to ensure that the
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Prep Cook
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
Common Ground Center’s kitchen is the key to the whole operation, without our cooks this community doesn’t function. Prep Cooks are responsible to the Head Chef for daily meal preparation during Camp Common Ground (July 26 - August 15), with the option of joining us for Cap Kaleidoscope (June 28 - July 1)Job DescriptionTaking direction from the Chef to ensure that the dietary needs of all campers
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Head Chef (summer)
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
The summer head chef will be responsible to the Common Ground Center (CGC) Kitchen Coordinator for meal preparation during the following programs: Camp Common Ground (July 26 - August 15). $22-$25/hr, room (tenting) and board during programs included.Job DescriptionWorking with Kitchen coordinator to create/follow a menu;Upholding the safety and cleanliness standards of the CGC kitchen throughout
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Housekeeping Staff
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Common Ground Center is a nonprofit, multi-age arts, education, and outdoor recreation center. We are dedicated to environmental sustainability and strengthening diverse families and communities. CGC Housekeepers are at the heart of the success of our programs and rentals. This position requires physical strength, stamina, an eye for detail, and a great work ethic. CGC Housekeepers work to
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Assistant Chef
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
Common Ground Center’s kitchen is the key to the whole operation, without our cooks this community doesn’t function. Assistant Chefs are responsible to the Head Chef for daily meal preparation during Camp Common Ground (July 26 - August 15), with the option of joining us for Camp Kaleidoscope (June 28 - July 1).Job DescriptionWorking with the Chef to follow the specific menu of the day;Upholding
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Lifeguard
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
CGC looks for kind, responsible individuals to work as lifeguards for their summer programs. Programs include day camps and family camps. Pay varies based on experience, starting at $15/hr. Positions available from June 28-July 1 and July 21-August 15.
This position can include housing and food if desired.This position involves:Monitoring the pond area to ensure safety of campersResponding to
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Camp Counselor
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
CGC looks for creative, caring individuals to work in their youth programs. Programs include day camps and the Kidville program during family camp in the summer. Pay varies based on experience and position. Positions available from July 21-August 15.This position involves:Working as a part of a team to provide supervision and engaging programming for youth ages 3-13;Upholding the emotional
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Hiking and Archery Instructor
Category: Sports and Recreation
CGC looks for positive,energetic individuals to lead hikes and teach archery. Pay is stipended and benefits include room and board. This position can easily be combined with other positions to increase your weekly stipend! Positions available from July 26-August 15.This position involves:Leading groups of mixed age (children and adults!) campers on hikes, ranging in length from 1-3 hours;Leading
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Adult Art Instructor
Category: Arts & Entertainment
CGC looks for a creative, passionate artist to lead an adult art workshop, in any medium, preferably three dimensional. Pay is $500/week and benefits include room and board. Positions available from August 9-August 15.This position involves:Leading an art class/workshop for adults and teens during both morning blocks (9-10:15 and 10:30-11:45);Communicating supply needs with CGC’s Program
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Evening Activities Assistant
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
CGC looks for creative, energetic individuals to work in their evening family programs. Pay is stipend and benefits include room and board. This position can easily be combined with other positions to increase your weekly income! Positions available from July 25-August 14.This position involves:Working as a part of a team to lead engaging evening programming during the three weeks of Camp Common
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Teen Program Leader-Family Camp
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
CGC looks for creative, caring individuals to work with teens within our family camp program. Teen leaders work closely in a two-person team to provide engaging experiences to small groups of campers between the ages of 13 and 17. Leaders will facilitate group decisions around scheduling, activities and trips and manage logistics and execution of those plans.Dates: July 25th-August 14thPay:
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Camp Counselor-Adventure (Day) Camp
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
CGC looks for creative, caring individuals to work in their youth programs. Programs include day camps and the
Kidville program during family camp in the summer. Pay varies based on experience and position. Positions available from July 21-August 15.This position involves:Working as a part of a team to provide supervision and engaging programming for youth ages 3-13;Upholding the emotional
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Executive Director
Category: Executive and Management
Common Ground Center is a nonprofit, multi-age arts, and outdoor education center. CGC’s vision of Camp for Everyone is rooted in access for those on the margins, so most programs are offered at a sliding pay scale with generous camperships available for those who need it. CGC is committed to serving people from historically marginalized backgrounds, BIPOC families, Queer families, and
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Kitchen Coordinator
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
The Kitchen coordinator will be responsible to the Common Ground Center (CGC) Program Director for the following elements of the kitchen for Camp Common Ground (vegetarian) and Camp Kaleidoscope (omnivore):
Procuring and ordering all necessary supplies for the creation of meals for the camp population;Working with Cooks to create/follow a menu;Upholding the safety and cleanliness standards of the
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