Hidden Villa

We're hiring! Community & Guest Services Manager The Community and Guest Services Manager provides excellent customer service to guests and parties interested in booking rental spaces. We coordinate with a diversity of groups and individuals in creating meaningful, fun experiences and we prioritize youth serving organizations and institutions as well as fellow non-profits. Additionally, the Community and Guest Services Manager collaborates with fellow staff, volunteers and contractors to implement programmatic opportunities for children, youth, adults and families during the school year. This is a residential, year-round, salaried position. The position works a Wednesday - Sunday schedule, including multiple evenings. 

We're hiring! https://lnkd.in/g8qgK8QV Property Director The Property Director is responsible for the care, support and maintenance of all structures, buildings and grounds on the Hidden Villa property. Hidden Villa is poised to move into its centennial year with plans for extensive upgrades and maintenance to the property to fully leverage its extensive programmatic offerings. Long term strategic goals of building Hidden Villa into an example of sustainable and climate/ecosystem conscious facility management are being developed that will require a dedicated and passionate leader to motivate and drive the property team toward these goals. About the Position Hidden Villa is a large and varied property with public visitation and multiple educational programs. The Property Director is responsible for managing the property team for the logistical support for the programs and events offered to the community, and for implementing an annual plan for routine maintenance. This is a working manager position and candidates will engage in physically demanding skilled trade work on facilities, equipment, vehicles, trails, landscaping, in addition to desk-based project planning tasks. The Property Director is the key leader in developing a prioritized plan of capital improvement projects for the annual budget process, and ensuring the responsiveness, professionalism and organization of the property department. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the Tree Guild (leadership team).

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Thank you, Google Adhoc team, for partnering with Rebuilding Together to help weed the peppers 🌶️ and lettuce 🥬! Your hard work is making a difference! #CommunityService #TeamWork

Thank you for joining in on the celebration with us!

Celebrating 100 years!

We love our volunteers! Check out the great article posted by Elliott Wright, our Executive Director. Come on out on Aug. 3 or Aug. 21 to learn more.

New Volunteer Opportunity at Hidden Villa! Are you passionate about animals and looking for a meaningful way to give back? Hidden Villa is excited to announce our brand new Animal Care Volunteer Opportunity starting this fall! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with the care of our cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens on weekends and weekdays. Shifts are available from 7:30 am to 9 am OR 3:30 pm to 5 pm. With just a 1.5-hour weekly commitment, you can make a significant impact on our farm and the lives of our animals. Must be 16 or older 1.5 hour weekly commitment from Sep through May Training begins in August  Learn from our Animal Husbandry team, receive an annual pass, join for volunteer events, and connect with others! Join us in fostering a community that values hard work, compassion, and the joy of caring for animals. Apply today and be part of something special!

We're looking for the next cohort of Hidden Villa Environmental Education Volunteer Guides! Last school year, Hidden Villa Environmental Education Programs (HVEEP) served nearly 10,000 students from 82 zip codes in the Bay Area. We couldn't have such a profound impact without the help of a dedicated group of Education Volunteers, and we would love to have you join us! Learn More: We will be hosting two Open Houses at Hidden Villa this summer for those who are interested in becoming a volunteer guide with Hidden Villa (choose one to attend): Saturday, August 3rd (9AM-11:30AM)  Wednesday, August 21st (9AM-11:30AM) When you attend one of these sessions, you will hear from some of our existing guides and learn more about being an educational volunteer at Hidden Villa. You do not need to RSVP - just come to the one that works best for your schedule. Become a Guide: The official training for our Fall cohort of education guides will take place Thursday, September 5th 9AM-4PM; This will be required for all new guides. Please fill out this form to reserve your spot in the training. As an educational guide, you would be helping our team provide rich and engaging environmental education field trips to students. Education guides deepen their own connection to the land and their food while giving back meaningfully to the community. Hidden Villa will provide you with a robust and comprehensive orientation and training, as well as ongoing learning opportunities throughout the year. Other benefits include invitations and discounts to special Hidden Villa events and classes, community building with others with similar interests, and an annual membership access pass. To learn more about our Education Programs, please email sofia@hiddenvilla.org. We'll address the basics of volunteering at Hidden Villa during the open house, and equip you with the skills and training needed to support field trips, but please feel free to send me any questions or set up a phone call in the meantime. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Hidden Villa today announced the launch of a yearlong celebration to commemorate its centennial and mark 100 years of nurturing hearts, nourishing minds and fostering friendships. Since 1924, the 1,600-acre outdoor refuge at the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains has been committed to advancing programs centered on food, nature and outdoor education. A series of special centennial activities and events will be held throughout the year including a farm-to-table feast on September 28, 2024, a peony planting, and so much more. Stay tuned for details! https://lnkd.in/gppaU4a9