Employment opportunities

Holy Wisdom Monastery is seeking a very part-time (10 hr/month)
Kids on the Prairie Coordinator for the 2026 season!

Kids on the Prairie (KOTP) Program: The monastery offers eight KOTP sessions per year. Sessions run from April to November, one per month, on Sunday mornings, and last approximately 90 min. Attendance varies. Most of the children are under 6 years old. Each session has a seasonal theme; past themes have included birds, butterflies, pollinators, seeds, and tree ecosystems. KOTP offers children and their adults an opportunity to engage with nature with curiosity and exploration. Adults appreciate learning with the children, and the opportunity to connect with each other.

The KOTP position for the first year will resemble a paid apprenticeship with lots of support. KOTP is a thriving many years old program supported by a large group of committed volunteers who, at this juncture, need support with the coordination and administration of the program. Eventually the position will also have responsibility for vision and leadership as the responsibility shifts from a volunteer base to the coordinator position.

Responsibilities

• Coordination, administration and overseeing a safe, loving and engaging Kids on the Prairie season annually
• Recruit, develop, train, schedule and coordinate all volunteers who work with children
• Ensure volunteers have completed required background checks and training
• Conduct and synthesize regular evaluations of the program’s impact
• Enforce the monastery’s safety policies
• Keep up-to-date records of children’s attendance and family contact information
• Prepare and coordinate the safety aspects of each session
• Communicate with families and serve as a primary point of contact for new families
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to coordinate each session
• Participate in designing and implementing a marketing plan with the communications department

Qualifications

• Prior experience in children’s environmental education or teaching is preferred
• Passion for children, the land and sustainable practices
• The ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers and parents
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be creative and flexible
• Must be able to pass a background check

Pay

$22/hour

How to Apply

Interested, qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of Carolyn McGinley by email (cmcginley@holywisdommonastery.org), mail or through Indeed by Feb. 20, 2026.