Careers

Position: Director of Development
Reports to: Interim CEO
Location: Remote within BC, Hybrid
Term: Full-time (40 hours per week), permanent
Compensation: $80k to $100k, plus benefits (dependent on experience)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in advancing Hollyhock’s mission by leading and executing our comprehensive fundraising strategy. This position requires a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record in securing significant philanthropic support.

The Director of Development will work closely with the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Development support team to meet and exceed our annual fundraising goals. This role is relational and entrepreneurial, requiring bold thinking and innovative approaches to fundraising.

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Position: First Cook
Reports to: Meals Service Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Starting Wage: $24

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Hollyhock kitchen team possesses a passion for creating beautiful and delicious foods for a diverse crowd of guests. Our First Cook exhibits empowered leadership within a dynamic high performing team.

This position is responsible for providing the highest quality and maximum production in all areas of food preparation. The 1st Cook is a team leader, assisting in managing culinary operations and providing consistent quality food preparation to ensure guest satisfaction. The 1st Cook ensures that health and safety standards are followed during all methods of food preparation. They are responsible for ensuring that the meal is served on time and up to the standards given and for ensuring excellent production resulting in minimal food wastage or spoilage in the kitchen. This position also provides direction and guidance to the 2nd Cooks, hosts, and other kitchen staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

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Position: Second Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Start Date: April 2024

Hours and Location: Full-time Seasonal, on Cortes Island

Starting Wage: $20/hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hollyhock cooks have a passion for creating beautiful and delicious foods that enliven and nourish all. Second Cooks have a positive and friendly attitude, are committed to proper sanitation and share a strong work ethic. They are willing and able to learn and they are open to following directions, receiving feedback, and offering their highest abilities and efforts to all jobs at hand. This position requires cooks who are inspired to feature the garden’s daily harvest within all meals and integrate our garden’s organic vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and fruits. It is integral that meals are offered on time, the food is beautiful, fresh, healthy, and prepared to the highest standards with positive energy. Working in the Hollyhock kitchen is a team-centered environment. It is a place where guests, students, and presenters experience and taste on a daily basis the actions of what Hollyhock is essentially about – nourishing and inspiring people.

This position is exposed to continuous deadlines, long hours working on your feet, and operating kitchen equipment where safety is of utmost importance. You may be asked to work outside of regular working hours or split shifts as needed, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.

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Position: Third Cook/Dishwasher
Reports to: Meal Services Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $18 per hour for 18 years and older / minimum wage for minors

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hollyhock cooks have a passion for creating beautiful and delicious foods that enliven and nourish all. As a Third Cook you will be part of a dynamic high performing team preparing meals from our renowned Hollyhock kitchen. The healthy, organic, vegetarian fare features ingredients from the abundant French-Intensive garden located just outside our kitchen door.

The Third Cook ensures that health and safety standards are followed during all food preparation at their assigned station. Third Cooks are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of their station and the kitchen in general. You have a positive and friendly attitude, are committed to proper sanitation, and share a strong work ethic. You are willing and able to learn and are open to following directions, receiving feedback, and offering your highest abilities and efforts to all jobs at hand. Working in the Hollyhock kitchen is a team-centered environment. It is a place where guests, students, and presenters experience and taste on a daily basis the actions of what Hollyhock is essentially about – nourishing and inspiring people.

In this position you will be exposed to continuous deadlines, long hours working on your feet, and operating kitchen equipment where safety is of utmost importance. Hollyhock is a seven day a week operation and you may be asked to work outside of regular working hours or split shifts as needed. This may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

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Position: Guest Services Supervisor

Reports to: Guest Services Manager

Start Date: March 2024

Hours and Location: Seasonal, full time hours on Cortes Island

Wage: $21.00/hour to start

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Guest Service department is the communication centre for our guests, presenters, staff, volunteers and extended island community. The Guest Service Supervisor provides leadership, encouragement, training and role modeling for our Guest Service and campus departments.

You will glide through a fast-paced environment, with presence and meaningful internal and external connections. You have a genuine enthusiasm towards our guests and have a positive impact on their entire experience at Hollyhock.

This position is a leadership role and actively participates in decision making, collaboration, and communication loops with all Supervisors and Managers on our Cortes Campus.

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Position: Guest Service Representative
Reports to: Guest Services Manager
Start Date: April 2023
Hours and Location: Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $18/hour to start

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Guest Representative is the first welcoming point of contact guests have upon arriving. This position is tasked with providing outstanding service while performing the daily activities of the front desk. This includes the completion of guest check in & check out, taking reservations, answering phones and emails while handling various guest inquiries. Registration is the communication hub for guests, presenters and staff.

Our guest representatives are personable, gracious, mature-minded, and resourceful; with top-notch communication and interpersonal skills. Their main priority is to support an enjoyable and memorable experience for our guests. You take great pleasure in providing service. You embody grace under pressure. You are meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented. You bring upbeat and positive energy to your work.

Guest Service Reps are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.

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Position: General Housekeeper & Outdoor Guest Services
Reports to: Guest Service Manager and Housekeeping Supervisor
Start Date: March/April – November 2023
Hours and Location: Seasonal, part time – full time hours on Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $18/hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hollyhock Housekeepers & Outdoor Guest Services team are an important part of our operational team! Ensuring the overall cleanliness of our Island Campus guest rooms, session spaces, hot tubs and grounds.  Housekeepers are needed on our busy turnover days to help with general cleaning and making rooms for arriving guests. A positive attitude and clear communication is essential. Our Housekeepers & OGS team provide guest room check in support and answer any guest inquiries while out on the grounds. This is a physical role with a need for speed and quality.

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Position: Shuttle Driver
Reports to: Guest Service Manager
Start Date: May 2023
Hours and Location: Cortes Island, Seasonal part time
Starting Wage: $18/hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shuttle Driver is accountable for transporting Hollyhock guests to and from various island pick-up points in a safe manner while ensuring that transportation deadlines are met. The Shuttle Driver also collaborates closely with the Guest Service team of Hollyhock to ensure a high quality guest experience.

Shuttle Drivers are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Covid-19 Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.

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Position: Maintenance Crew

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Start Date: March 2025

Hours and Location: Cortes Island, Seasonal (May-Nov)

Starting Wage: $18-19/hour to start

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the crew keeps Hollyhock infrastructure safe, in working order and in good repair. Ensuring that all buildings and systems run smoothly and are well maintained under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. A positive attitude, attention to detail and clear communication is essential with daily contact with guests, volunteers and staff.

Maintenance Staff are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.

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Position: Caretaker/Maintenance Supervisor

Reports to: Campus Director/Senior Lands Manager

Start Date: February 2025

Hours and Location: Cortes Island, year-round, full-time

Starting Wage: $26-30/hour (based on experience) with benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Supervisor/Facility Caretaker is key to the successful operation of Hollyhock’s Cortes Island campus. Working under the direction of the Campus Director and Senior Lands Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor/Facilities Caretaker will ensure the site is safe, clean, and operational for our retreat center participants, community members, staff, and other visitors. This role seeks a creative problem-solver who can work independently, including evening and weekends and hands-on to fix, repair, and replace items.

The Maintenance Supervisor/Facilities Caretaker ensures that all buildings and systems run smoothly and are well maintained. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential for daily contact with guests, volunteers, and staff. This position is a leadership role and actively participates in decision-making, collaboration, and communication loops with all Supervisors and Managers on our Cortes Campus.

Maintenance Staff are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.

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