We’re now recruiting for 2022

Application process for volunteering at Domaine de Boisbuchet is now open. Send us your application until April 15th. We require a minimum availability of 5 weeks of work and will prioritize candidates with a longer availability. You should be fluent in spoken English. We value positive, pro-active and hardworking people who are willing to cooperate in different areas and work as a team.

Boisbuchet is operated by a team of cultural entrepreneurs, designers, architects, and scientists. Boisbuchet gathers professional guests and visitors from the neighbouring and global community alike. Be part of our summer community ! 

GENERAL STAFF

• We value positive, pro-active and hardworking people who are willing to cooperate in different areas and work as a team.
• We are looking for passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants and designers
• Responsibilities vary but may include: cleaning and maintaining, deep cleaning of assigned areas, setting-up and maintaining complimentary functions including the coffee service and events, cleaning and setting-up meeting room functions, restocking housekeeping stations, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance and providing participants with quality service in a timely and friendly manner.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

• Interest in food design
• We require knowledge for the basic rules of hygiene.
• Have experience in F&B preferred, but not essential
• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking
• We value positive, pro-active and hardworking people who are willing to cooperate in different areas
• We are looking for passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants and designers

PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILM MAKER

• Professional experience in photo-video documentation
• Eye-catching portfolio
• Flexibility to work under the artistic supervision of our director and operational supervision
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Capture One or other photography or video specific software
• Shooting and lighting skills
• Create rough and final cuts
• Competency in applying photographic best practices and techniques
• Ability to provide your own equipment

GUIDED TOURS

• Fluency in spoken French and English.
• A good host, an outgoing personality, able to conduct groups of people.
• Great communication skills.
• Desirable: a background in architecture, design or cultural activities.
• Indispensable: willingness to participate in general hospitality duties; possibly in the kitchen, laundry, office or other posts related to the running of the program.

TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

• Interest and experience in crafts and eager to work with a wide range of materials and techniques
• High-level of creative thinking and the confidence to use it
• Survey buildings and repair to ensure the safety standards
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)
• Assist in the setup of the location prior to the workshop season
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems (fire, protection)
• Perform manual repairs when necessary
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)

OFFICE ASSISTANT

• Being fluent in spoken and written French and English
• Having an outgoing personality, high social and communication skills
• Being well organised, reliable and structured
• We value positive, pro-active and hardworking people who are willing to cooperate in different areas
• We are looking for passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants and designers

GARDEN ASSISTANT

• Using elements of wild gardening and permaculture.
• We value positive, pro-active and hardworking people who are willing to cooperate in different areas
• We are looking for passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants and designers

FOR INTERESTED APPLICANTS SEND YOUR CV/PORTFOLIO TO: workshops@boisbuchet.org

(These positions are open exclusively from MAY 1ST – SEPT 18TH 2022)

Currently a lot of applications are reaching us, we thank you for your interest in volunteering at Boisbuchet and we kindly ask for your patience in the handling of these applications.

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