Careers

List of 6 items.

• Head Field Hockey Coach

  Chatham Hall is excited to begin a search for a part-time field hockey coach for the 2025 season. Chatham Hall—a girls’ grades 9-12 boarding and day school in southern Virginia—has been a leader in educating girls since 1894. Chatham Hall Athletics ensures that students are engaged, motivated, and inspired to achieve goals in the variety of opportunities that are offered. The successful candidate is one who loves facilitating learning and who is invigorated by time spent with young people. The candidate must have experience as a field hockey coach or have an extensive understanding of the game, as many of our girls are unfamiliar with the sport.

  
  

  Chatham Hall is in a very exciting position to carry out the final pieces of its most recent strategic plan. At the core of that plan is the health and wellness initiative, which strives to create balance in the lives of both students and adults. Aspects of Living Well at Chatham Hall include:

  
  

  Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute practices. 
  • Take attendance for each practice and athletic contest. 
  • Arrive at the field at 3:45 p.m. to prepare for practice. 
  • Drive to and from away games. This includes stopping for dinner on the way home.
  • Maintain MaxPreps data on the website. 
  • Communicate a weekly schedule and activities with your team via email.
  • Provide a fun and creative environment.
    
    

  Requirements

  • Weekday availability between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. with availability on weekends as needed.
  • Previous coaching experience and knowledge of the field hockey rules and how to play.
  • Energy, drive, creativity, and dependability.
  • This position description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

  Additional Information

  Position is part-time. Salary and benefits are competitive; meals are provided.

  
  

  To apply, please send an email with coaching experience, your coaching philosophy, and a list of references to Director of Athletics Mary Semler at athletics@chathamhall.org.

  
  Full Job Description

• Barn Staff

  Chatham Hall seeks full-time barn help. Must be comfortable with horses and tractors, able to work on a team, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Willing to train the right candidate. Must be 18+ and pass a background check. 

  
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  

  • Daily care of roughly 30-40 horses under the supervision of the Assistant Barn Manager
  • Clean and re-bed stalls daily
  • Turning in and out of horses daily
  • Throwing hay in paddocks
  • Paddock maintenance
  • Minor repairs to stable as needed
  • Operating farm equipment as needed
  • Dragging/Watering arenas as needed

  
  

  A background check is required. To apply, please send a resume to Ally Doyon, Director of Riding, at adoyon@chathamhall.org or call 434-432-5500.
  
  Full Job Description

• Riding Camp Counselor

  Riding Camp Counselor Duties:
  Chatham Hall is a girls' boarding school in southern Virginia that runs week-long riding camps during late June and early July. Counselors live in individual dorm rooms on the hall with the campers and are chiefly responsible for helping campers engage in activities, have fun, and stay safe throughout the day.
  
  On dorm, counselors help campers get ready for the day and get to meals. In the evening, they participate and support the Residential Director in evening activities and help campers find fun activities to do during free time on the hall.
  
  At the barn, counselors help campers groom and tack up and get to their lessons on time. As experience allows, counselors will help with beginner lessons, observe and support Chatham Hall Riding Staff while they teach lessons, and lead trail rides. Additionally, counselors help care for the horses as it relates to camp, including turn out in the evening with the campers and caring for the barn and equipment.
  
  Dates: 3-week position from June 14 through July 3 (flexibility available upon
  request)
  Hours: 40 hours a week, either morning roughly 7:30-2:30 or afternoon 2:30- 9:30.
  
  Some hours on Sunday each week. There is a chance to work some Friday evenings and Saturdays for those interested.
  
  Typical schedule of the day:
  8:00 a.m. - Campers wake up and head to breakfast.
  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Campers and counselors are at the barn. Counselors help campers tack up horses, observe lessons, teach equine ground lessons and crafts, and put horses away after lessons.
  12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Lunch and free time on dorm. Counselors keep campers engaged in activities, head to the bookstore, and supervise activities.
  2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Barn time, similar to the morning schedule, with evening chores.
  5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Dinner, evening activities under the direction of the Residential Director, and down time on the hall ahead of bed.
  
  Interested parties should email a resume to adoyon@chathamhall.org.
  
  Full Job Description

• Alumna Dorm Fellow

  We are always interested in collecting interest in our Alumnae Dorm Fellowship program.  
  
  

  Chatham Hall invites applications from enthusiastic and motivated alumnae to serve as an Alumna Dorm Fellow for the spring semester. This unique opportunity allows alumnae to return to the Chatham Hall community, gain valuable experience in a school environment, and explore the next steps in their career paths—all while making a meaningful impact on current students.

  
  

  The Alumna Dorm Fellow will live on campus in a dorm apartment and serve as a role model and mentor for our boarding students. This role provides the chance to contribute to the vibrant residential life program at Chatham Hall, supporting students’ growth and fostering a sense of belonging in our community.

  
  

  Responsibilities include:

  • Providing dorm supervision, including evening and/or weekend responsibilities as assigned.
  • Supporting students by fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive residential environment.
  • Assisting with dorm activities, events, and other community-building initiatives.
  • Maintaining a visible and approachable presence in the dorm to support student needs.

  
  

  Compensation and Benefits

  • On-campus housing in a one-bedroom dorm apartment.
  • Meals provided in the dining hall during the academic year.
  • All utilities and high-speed internet
  • Access to Chatham Hall’s facilities during operating hours
  • Stipend for fulfilling dorm supervision responsibilities.
  • An opportunity to reconnect with the Chatham Hall community and gain hands-on experience in an independent school setting.

  
  

  Ideal Candidates

  This position is ideal for young alumnae who:

  • Are excited to return to Chatham Hall and contribute to the school’s mission of empowering young women to lead lives of impact.
  • Want to explore careers in education, residential life, or other fields where working with young people is a focus.
  • Are seeking a meaningful short-term opportunity while considering their next career steps.
    
    

  Qualifications

  • Must be a Chatham Hall alumna.
  • Completion of a college degree (proof of degree required).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A desire to work with high school students in a residential setting.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license. 

  
  

  Application Process

  Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A brief resume.
  • A letter of interest explaining why you are excited about this role and how you would contribute to the Chatham Hall community.
  • At least one reference.
  • Proof of college degree completion.
  • A background check, including fingerprinting.

  Come home to Chatham Hall and be part of a supportive, inspiring, and close-knit community. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in the lives of our students. Please send application materials to kkeating@chathamhall.org.
  
  

• Drivers

  Chatham Hall seeks excellent part-time drivers to transport students and faculty in a School-owned minivan, 14-passenger bus, or 11-passenger Sprinter. No CDL required. May include travel to sporting events, local appointments, and airports. Must clear background check and drug screenings.
  
  Please contact Transportation Coordinator Talasjah Weathersby at tweathersby@chathamhall.org or 434.432.2941 to apply.

• Full-Time & Part-Time Nurses

  Chatham Hall is excited to begin the search for full-time and part-time nurses. With students from around the country and world, our nurses are responsible for assessing, identifying, and treating acute, chronic, and urgent health conditions among students according to standing orders. Nurses also provide health, wellness, and disease prevention education during student interactions in the Health Care Center.
  
  

  Opportunities exist for a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts. A Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with a current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and preferably prior experience in pediatric, adolescent, public health, and/or school nursing, is desirable.

   

  Responsibilities

  The primary focus of a School nurse includes, but is not limited to:

  • Providing care to students and community members seeking assistance with health and wellness concerns of an acute and/or chronic nature, including necessary follow-up arrangements and health screening.
  • Providing first aid care, urgent care, and overall nursing interventions as directed by Health Care Center protocols and standing orders.
  • In partnership with the Director of the Health Care Center, maintaining first aid equipment to be used in the Health Care Center, classrooms, and on School trips as specialty first aid equipment such as EpiPens and AEDs.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of student medical information and competent use of electronic health record keeping.
  • Providing professional, interdisciplinary, and collegial communication with Chatham Hall nurses, providers, athletic trainers, and counseling clinicians.
  • Confidentially corresponding with parents, coaches, Dean of Students, Dorm Advisors, and Advisors on the health care needs of students when indicated.
  • Other duties as assigned and needed.

   

  Qualifications

  • A Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with a current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and preferably prior experience in pediatric, adolescent, public health, and/or school nursing.
  • This individual is expected to be CPR certified with a working knowledge base of EpiPen administration, Blood Borne Pathogen protocol, and Narcan administration.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of School health services.
  • Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred but not required.
  • This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks essential to the nursing role.
  • The position will use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and monitor throughout each workday. Some bending, lifting, twisting, and squatting are required.

  Chatham Hall seeks those who are interested in both part-time and full-time positions. Positions may be benefits-eligible. Due to the nature of supporting a residential community, weeknight and weekend work may be required.

   

  To apply, please review the full job description and send a resume to Dean of Students Josh Doyon at jdoyon@chathamhall.org.