For over forty years, programs at Hollyhock have catalyzed connection, personal growth, and progressive social change. Learn more about our story here.
Hollyhock strives to create a fair and respectful environment that protects and promotes human rights. We believe that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.
Browse our 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 you will be asked to upload your cover letter and resume into the form. Please note the location and timing of the position, as most of our opportunities are seasonal at our Cortes Island campus. You will be able to indicate your preferences for number of hours and time of the season in your application.
Food & Dining
Position: Third Cook/Dishwasher
Reports to: Chef
Start Date: Immediately
Hours and Location: Seasonal, (April to October), Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $23 per hour
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 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.
Position: Second Cook
Reports to: Chef
Start Date: Immediately
Hours and Location: Seasonal, (April to October), Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $24 – 25 per hour (depending on experience)
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 full shifts 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.
Guest Services
Position: Arrival Day Housekeeper
Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor and Housekeeping Crew Chief
Start Date: March/April – November 2026
Hours and Location: Seasonal, part-time hours on Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $23-25 per hour depending on experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hollyhock Housekeeping is an important part of our operational team. Ensuring the overall cleanliness of our guest rooms, session spaces, hot tubs and grounds. Arrival Day 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. This is a physical role with a need for speed and quality. This role will be scheduled for arrival departure days through our season, you will have your full schedule of work from April – November and be able to plan the rest of your life accordingly. There will be an included bonus for those who work the full season without missing any days.
Position: General Housekeeper
Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor and Crew Chief
Start Date: March/April – November 2026
Hours and Location: Seasonal, part time – full time hours on Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $23-25/hour, depending on experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hollyhock Housekeepers are a key part of our operational team. Ensuring the overall cleanliness of our Island Campus guest rooms, session spaces, hot tubs and grounds. Housekeepers support our busy turnover days and help with general cleaning of all campus spaces. A positive attitude and clear communication is essential. Our Housekeeping team provides 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. Housekeepers integrate best practices and procedures that keep the department and the campus running smoothly.
Position: Guest Representative
Reports to: Guest Services Manager
Start Date: April 2026
Hours and Location: Seasonal, full time hours on Cortes Island
Wage: $23/hour to start
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Guest Representative is the first point of contact our guests have with Hollyhock. 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. The Registration department 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.
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Work Exchange
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.
Please email [email protected] to see about capacity for the current and future seasons.
Employee Benefits
- Health Benefits (including medical, dental, counselling) and Wellness Days for year-round full-time staff and seasonal managers
- Complimentary program (1 per year) for staff who regularly work at least 3 days/week
- Discounted standby bodywork sessions
- 15% discount on Hollyhock store purchases
- 30% discount on Hollyhock meals for staff and 15% discount for partners and children
- 30% discount on accommodations for partners and children.