Open Positions
We would like to invite a few people to join our circle--see openings listed below.
You may find yourself comfortable here if you are on a spiritual quest, and want to honor who you really are and your intended purpose in this life. You have a thirst to dwell more in communion with the natural world and everyone in it. You are intent on healing through the scar tissue you've accumulated from a life in Civilized society, and on releasing hurtful habits and relearning our natural, healthful ways of being. You want to speak your truth and live your truth; to be able to express your feelings, deal healthily with conflict as it comes up, and to bring your issues to the people involved, and deal directly with them.
You like a simple lifestyle, heating with wood, eating organic and wild-foraged foods. You want to be a part of our alcohol, drug (including caffeine and nicotine) and Pet-free environment. You are excited that this is more of a way of life than a job, and that you have the privilege of joining a Circle of people with whom you share values and a way of life.
For most people who are part of the school, the greatest draw is the opportunity to live in a community of people who are devoted to healing and a return to the ways of balance.
Current Openings
Office Person
We have a place for a mature, stable, well-rounded person who would like a long-term involvement with the Teaching Drum. If you are this person, you are self-motivated - you can take the initiative, make things happen, get things done, and don’t mind taking a leadership role when necessary. You are at the hub of the School, aware of and helping to coordinate various activities. You interface extensively with the outside world, whether by phone, e-mail or in person, utilizing excellent communication skills in the process. You know your way around computers (word processing, e-mail, internet and web pages) and are an excellent organizer, keeping accurate and detailed records. You are comfortable in an informal yet dynamic setting in which activities can take place any time of day or night, and you can easily multi-task, switching gears in an instant only to come back to previous projects. You like being around People and gain satisfaction in serving their needs, knowing that in doing so, you create the opening for your needs to be served. Families are welcome; pets, smoking, caffeine, and drugs are not. Benefits include a small monthly stipend, fresh organic and wild food, a lovely wilderness cabin, shared vehicle use, and participation in the healing work of the Teaching Drum community.
Salary: room and board, fresh organic and wild foods, vehicle and computer use, long-distance, and many other perks, plus $200/mo. stipend
Contact Alan at 715-546-2944 or email: balance at teachingdrum dot org
Editor
Assist our editors with proofreading and research for Tamarack's books. Writing talent and organizational skills are required; will teach editing. This is a one year position with the possibility of long-term employment. Please submit two writing samples and resume to: tamarack at teachingdrum dot org
Salary: Percentage of royalties, room and board, vehicle and computer use, long-distance, and many other perks, plus $300/mo. stipend
Diet Book Co-Author
Tamarack is looking for someone with a Masters or PhD in Nutrition to work with him on a book presenting a contemporary version of the natural human diet. No need to relocate. Please e-mail: tamarack at teachingdrum dot org or call 715-546-2944.
Salary: Negotiable
Wolf Sanctuary Coordinator
Work with tribal people, wildlife agencies, Tamarack, and other interested individuals to establish a sanctuary-educational center for rescued captive wolves. Specifics at the Brother Wolf Foundation website. If you have a way with people, organizational ability, computer savvy, and above all a love for wolves, contact Tamarack at 715-546-2944 or email: tamarack at teachingdrum dot org
Salary: Volunteer until funding established.
Graphic Artist
Apply your design abilities to a series of inspirational posters scripted by Tamarack.
Salary: Commission
Contact Lety at 715-546-2944 or email: lety at teachingdrum dot org
Carpenter
This is a full-time, long-term position. You'll be doing both rough and finish carpentry and be working on a variety of projects including cedar shake siding, log cabin and roof repair, cabinetry, and general repair.
Salary: room and board, vehicle and computer use, long-distance, and many other perks, plus $200/mo. stipend
Contact Tamarack at 715-546-2944 or email: tamarack at teachingdrum dot org
Website designer
Moses (Amik) Beaver, an Ojibwe traditional artist from the northern Ontario fly-in community of Summer Beaver, needs help to redesign his webpage. You may view his current webpage at www.mosesbeaver.com. For particulars, please contact tamarack at teachingdrum dot org or call 715-546-2944.