Want to join a movement towards a more just and sustainable future? Be a part of an inspired, talented, and driven team?
Hollyhock has been working to transform our society for over thirty-five years. Programs at Hollyhock have catalyzed connection, personal growth, and progressive social change.
Our programs take place at our Cortes Island campus, in Vancouver, BC and now online. Learn more about our story here.
Most job opportunities at our Cortes Island campus are seasonal (June-October).
Browse our Cortes Island campus job postings below and click the button to apply. You may select up to 4 positions if you are interested in more than one, and will be able to indicate your preferences for number of hours and time of the season. You will also be asked to upload your cover letter and resume into the form.
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.
Position: Second Cook
Reports to: Meal Services Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $20 per 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.
You truly love cooking and preparing wholesome and delicious ingredients. You offer high quality in your food preparation skills. You conduct yourself professionally and are committed to clear and mature communications. You enjoy people and are friendly; yet always maintain that your foremost focus is on your kitchen responsibilities, tasks, and duties. You have a high level of personal hygiene, are reliable, respectful, timely, and responsible. You enjoy working with others within a team environment and are able to receive directions and feedback, listening in a receptive manner. You are at ease with the high-pressure daily deadlines, and manage your time wisely. You are organized, dedicated, energetic, and willing to self-initiate your tasks once routines are learned.
Position: Third Cook
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 students
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.
Third Cooks are responsible for the taste and appearance of our food preparations. 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. 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.
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.
Position: Hollyhock Host
Reports to: Meal Services Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Part-time Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $18/hour to start
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position greets, checks in the guests and seats them at meal times, serves the meals, handles financial transactions, and the sale of alcohol. This position is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic of the lodge, cleaning and maintaining the self-serve stations, and assisting with running the snack bar. This position also performs some prep tasks in the kitchen as required.
You will be greeting guests on arrival in the lodge. You are personable, discreet, mature-minded, and resourceful; with top-notch communication skills. You take great pleasure in providing service. You embody grace under pressure. You are meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented. You bring positive energy to your work and enjoy enhancing the experience of others.
Hosts 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.
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.
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.
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.
Position: General Maintenance
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Start Date: March 2023
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.
Position: Registered Massage Therapist & Bodywork Practitioner
Reports to: Store Manager
Start Date: April through October 2023
Hours and Location: Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $43 per service paid on a fixed fee rate
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hollyhock Bodyworkers enrich the overall Campus experience by offering a wide array of specialized bodywork services to guests, presenters, volunteers and staff. This role requires presence and sensitivity to the unique needs of a wide variety of clients. They require strong organizational skills, superior interpersonal communication, and a high degree of flexibility and dependability.
As a Hollyhock bodyworker, you enjoy being part of an organization that promotes health, wellness and personal growth in the development of strong social leaders and change makers. You are committed to superior customer service and bringing positive energy to the Retail & Bodywork team.
Position: Groundsperson
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Employment Dates: June – August 2023
Hours and Location: Part time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: Starting at $18/hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Hollyhock Maintenance Team takes pride in ensuring our Campus facilities and grounds are safe and functional for our local and international guests.
The Groundsperson is responsible for our public green spaces and a trail network throughout the 48 acre property. This is a physical role with a need for speed and quality. You enjoy working outdoors. A positive attitude and clear communication is essential.
The Maintenance team is responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, and wearing PPE when required.
Interested in a work exchange rather than a job at Hollyhock? Become an integral member of our team, by contributing 30 hours of whole-hearted service each week while receiving gourmet organic meals, shared accommodations, yoga and movement classes, ocean-view hot tubs, and Hollyhock Presenter evenings.
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Hollyhock strives to create a fair and respectful environment that protects and promotes human rights. Hollyhock believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.
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