Employment and Benefits

Job Openings

We are looking for highly qualified, motivated staff to join our outstanding organization. Please submit your cover letter and resume to apply for the following positions to:

Sharon Findlay
Human Resources Director
Greenbrier Academy
PO Box 342
Pence Springs, WV 24962
hr@greenbrieracademy.com

Phone 304-445-7790
Fax 304-445-7795

Open Positions:
Female Evening/Weekend Mentor
Female Night Mentor
Licensed Counselors

Female Evening/Weekend Mentor

Mentors primarily work with the counseling team to supervise group youth activities centered on personal growth. Mentors monitor and care for the physical, emotional, and social needs of students, in accordance with each student’s care plan. The position frequently requires staff to supervise and participate with the students in the community and in performing and/or leading recreational activities.

We are looking for positive role models with high moral standards and excellent leadership skills. A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and experience working with youth are preferred. The following are required: a valid driver’s license, 21 years of age or older, and the ability to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Shift 1 is available Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm–10:30 pm. Shift 2 is available Friday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am–10:30 pm. Shift 3 is available Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am–10:30 pm and Monday 2:30 pm–10:30 pm. Hiring for this position will continue as our student census grows.

Female Night Mentor

Female Night Mentors primarily monitor and care for the physical and emotional needs of students during traditional sleeping hours, which includes: Completing bed checks every 15 minutes, ensuring that each student is safe and is in her assigned bed, assisting students who are ill or who are otherwise having difficulty, remaining alert and awake at all times, and service and cleanup of breakfast to the students. Punctuality and dependability are essential, along with the ability to react safely in an emergency situation.

We are looking for positive role models with high moral standards and excellent leadership skills. A high-school diploma is required and experience working with at-risk youth is preferred. The following are required: a valid driver’s license, 21 years of age or older, and the ability to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Shift 1 is available from 10:00 pm–8:00 am Thursday–Saturday the first week and 10:00 pm–8:00 am Wednesday–Saturday the second week. Shift 2 is available from 10:00 pm–8:00 am Sunday–Wednesday the first week and 10:00 pm–8:00 am Sunday–Tuesday the second week. Hiring will continue for this position as our student census grows.

Licensed Counselors

We seek Youth Counselors who can demonstrate virtuous role-modeling, a compassionate rapport with young people, and a commitment to being fully engaged in a boarding school community. We prefer MA or PhD-level licensed counselors, social workers, and psychologists with experience in family systems, adolescence, addictions, and/or wilderness interventions.

Counselors will coordinate with students, teachers, and parents in developing and implementing each personal growth plan for a year-round case load of up to 12 girls. Hiring will continue for this position as our student census grows.

Benefits

We Take Care of You

Our team members are a key driving force to the success of Greenbrier Academy. That's why we take good care of our staff with a variety of benefits designed to fit your needs, including:

Competitive wages
Cutting-edge in-house training
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
Company meal plan
401(k) retirement plan (coming soon)

Living in the Greenbrier Valley

Our friendly hometown community is one of the safest places to live in the nation, offering affordable country living with plenty to enjoy. The Greenbrier Valley is home to the famous Greenbrier Resort, the annual West Virginia State Fair, and several tasty restaurants featured on the Food Network’s “Best of…” series.

Lewisburg, the valley’s county seat, provides a variety of public facilities to serve your needs, including the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, a new 13,000 sq. ft. library and the New River Community and Technical College. Both Carnegie Hall and Greenbrier Valley Theater host an array of year-round cultural and artistic events. The pristine 5100-acre Greenbrier State Forest also holds a wealth of outdoor fun, and a 76-mile river trail, perfect for fishing, camping and hiking, are nearby.

Located only two hours away from the Snowshoe Mountain Resort, the famous Homestead Resort and the city life of Lexington and Roanoke, Virginia, the Greenbrier Valley is the perfect place to call home.