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Retreat Support Associate

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Woodacre, CA

Job Description Job Description Salary: $174/day Accepting applications through: 02/16/2025 Reports To : Assistant Retreat Operations Manager Employment Status : Full-time; Non-exempt / Daily Rate Compensation: Daily rate $174/dayplus meals and lodging provided (valued at $34,000/year) Summary of Job Spirit Rock is seeking candidates, well-established in Theravada Buddhist meditation practices and studies, for its full-time Retreat Support Associate (RSA) role. This is a unique opportunity to live at Spirit Rock and support the physical and emotional well-being of residential retreatants during intensive meditation practice. This position is part of Spirit Rocks Resident Staff Dharma program. This program allows participants to work, practice and live at Spirit Rock. The residential experience provides opportunities to grow in spiritual understanding and wisdom, and to learn how to practice living the teachings of the dharma in work and community. This position is a one year term with option extensions in 6 month increments based on mutual agreement and invitation by Spirit Rock This position is a commitment to extended service. Careful planning and notice is required for time off. Specific Responsibilities Support the physical and emotional welfare of practitioners during residential retreats. This may range from picking up prescriptions or accompanying a sick or injured person to the Emergency Room, to minimizing a participants emotional distress (i.e. talking with them over tea, taking a walk with them, sitting with them in silence etc) so they can either continue their retreat, or leave the retreat to return to the support of family and/or an appropriate therapeutic environment. Review pre-retreat questionnaires and communicate with the teaching team about self-identified accessibility needs practitioners may have. Communicate and collaborate in a professional, detailed, and timely manner to all team members and teachers as it relates to practitioner support. Participate in post-incident debriefs. Maintain appropriate and timely incident reports and follow-up reports as needed Coordinate with team-members to ensure continuous year-round coverage of responsibilities. Administrative Responsibilities - engage proactively in the maintenance and update of RSA training materials, organizing the RSA Google Drive, and upgrading RSA systems binders, maintaining and updating shift schedules. Contribute to the documentation and upkeep of additional departmental policies and procedures as necessary. Additional Expectations Ability to be flexible with daily and weekly work scheduling. This will require middle of the night hours at times and often tending to work duties on short notice. Alternate on-call shifts with varying degrees of responsibility, spending significant amounts of time on-call Willingness to be available for non-scheduled duties which may range from simple requests for practical assistance to emergency situations. There must always be at least one RSA on call at all times when retreats are in session. Anticipate and communicate with teaching teams and other Retreat Operations staff regarding any current or potential practitioner medical or psychological situations of concern. Attend meditation instruction sessions and dharma talks to be a familiar presence for retreatants and to remain aware of the scope and type of meditation instructions being offered. Attend organizational, team, and residential meetings as scheduled. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to varying situations and working under the direction of a diverse group of teaching teams. Open the affinity group session, and occasionally share announcements in front of the hall with the Sangha; this could include opening/closing retreat announcements. Plan and conduct training sessions for new RSA Extra Hires, both virtually and in-person. Utilize departmental protocols to support the early departure of practitioners as needed in the case of illness, injury, or other unforeseen urgencies Qualifications Understand the physical, psychological and emotional states that may arise as a result of intensive meditation practice and capacity to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy states. On- call experience, or similar type of crisis response experience Meditation Experience: Insight meditation retreat experience, in the Theravada Buddhist tradition; long term retreat experience and recent retreat experience at Spirit Rock, IMS or Insight Retreat Center preferred. Commitment to understanding and practicing the teachings of the Buddha across all aspects of daily life, including the ethical guidelines of the Five Precepts. Previous involvement in a Vipassana meditation training program is preferred, including but not limited to: Spirit Rock or IMS Teacher Training, Community Dharma Leader, Dedicated Practitioner Programs, or similar. Computer skill proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Slack. Familiarity with Asana is preferred. Current drivers license with a clean driving record as this position does require driving for urgent situations, and occasionally with practitioners on-board. Desired Skills Confidence handling a range of medical issues, including emergencies and non-urgent care. Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact compassionately with and be sensitive to a wide range of people across all backgrounds; training in diversity and cross-cultural issues preferred. Ability to work well in a collaborative teamwork atmosphere. Flexible and comfortable with changing needs and priorities. Comfortable driving at night and in adverse weather conditions. Discretion and skill in handling confidential information. Training which develops the capacity to skillfully guide those in distress is preferred, including but not limited to: counseling, chaplaincy, MBSR, somatic experiencing, non-violent communication, etc. Background in psychology or in the mental health field is a plus. Physical Demands This role requires navigating the outdoors and Spirit Rocks 411 acre campus which includes paved and unpaved outdoor spaces at times The role involves work at a desk, using a computer, and performing tasks that require prolonged periods of sitting and some repetitive motions. The ability to read and review reports which may involve reading and reviewing detailed information for extended periods on screens and on paper. This position is responsible for safe driving of company golf-carts on campus Benefits Employer paid medical, dental and vision Paid vacation and sick time. Ten days of accrued retreat time at Spirit Rock within one-year of employment. Participation in the Spirit Rock Residential Staff Dharma program Regular access to residential retreat dharma talks Participation in guided meditations Access to online programming Regular morning residential community sits Guidance and Support Receive guidance on various aspects of the retreat experience from Spirit Rock teachers. Attend emergency preparedness training including first aid/CPR as well as mental health first aid and others. Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer, and we place a high value on workforce diversity; qualified candidates who self-identify as a Person of Color and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply. Spirit Rock Meditation Center participates in the E-Verify program, a web-based system through which employers electronically confirm employment eligibility.

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Custodial Caretaker

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Woodacre, CA

Accepting Applications through February 21st, 2025 Summary of Job: The Custodial Caretaker supports the ongoing operations of Spirit Rock events, classes, and retreats. This position performs housekeeping, custodial and light duty maintenance throughout the campus to help provide an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for staff, teachers and practitioners. Specific Responsibilities: Fully participates in preparing all campus facilities for the opening of the onsite retreats. Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. dormitories, meditation halls, administrative areas, restrooms, kitchen and dining hall etc.) Deep cleans the kitchen on a regular basis Inspects campus facilities to help ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition and helps to identify necessary repairs Uses and maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. a variety of cleaning solutions, paper products, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies Delivers various items (e.g. linens, supplies, furniture, etc.) to the appropriate parties Qualifications: One to three years' experience in a similar position(s) Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used for custodial care Work with minimum direct supervision and operate effectively on a team Proficiency with computers and related software and technology including Windows OS/MS Office/Outlook/Google Docs Interest in mindfulness and meditation a plus Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions Ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods including walking up and down stairs, ladders and hillsides Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 40 pounds Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone and walkie-talkie This position will be exposed to chemical substances that are typical for maintenance, janitorial and landscaping work. Must be able to regularly speak and write in English Specific vision abilities required are close vision, middle distance vision and color vision The hours are on an “as-needed” basis and typically will be less than 19 hours per week Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer, and we place a high value on workforce diversity; qualified candidates who self-identify as a Person of Color and/or are part of the LGBTQI community are encouraged to apply. Spirit Rock Meditation Center participates in the E-Verify program, a web-based system through which employers electronically confirm employment eligibility.

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Custodial Caretaker - Extra Hire

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Woodacre, CA

Job Description Job Description Salary: $22 - $24 Accepting Applications through February 21st, 2025 Summary of Job : The Custodial Caretaker supports the ongoing operations of Spirit Rock events, classes, and retreats. This position performs housekeeping, custodial and light duty maintenance throughout the campus to help provide an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for staff, teachers and practitioners. Specific Responsibilities: Fully participates in preparing all campus facilities for the opening of the onsite retreats. Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. dormitories, meditation halls, administrative areas, restrooms, kitchen and dining hall etc.) Deep cleans the kitchen on a regular basis Inspects campus facilities to help ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition and helps to identify necessary repairs Uses and maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. a variety of cleaning solutions, paper products, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies Delivers various items (e.g. linens, supplies, furniture, etc.) to the appropriate parties Qualifications: One to three years' experience in a similar position(s) Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used for custodial care Work with minimum direct supervision and operate effectively on a team Proficiency with computers and related software and technology including Windows OS/MS Office/Outlook/Google Docs Interest in mindfulness and meditation a plus Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions Ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods including walking up and down stairs, ladders and hillsides Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 40 pounds Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone and walkie-talkie This position will be exposed to chemical substances that are typical for maintenance, janitorial and landscaping work. Must be able to regularly speak and write in English Specific vision abilities required are close vision, middle distance vision and color vision The hours are on an as-needed basis and typically will be less than 19 hours per week Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer, and we place a high value on workforce diversity; qualified candidates who self-identify as a Person of Color and/or are part of the LGBTQI community are encouraged to apply. Spirit Rock Meditation Center participates in the E-Verify program, a web-based system through which employers electronically confirm employment eligibility.