Housekeeping Steward

At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences. More than 50 years ago, Esalen co-founders imagined a place inspired by Abraham Maslow’s psychology of peak experiences and Aldous Huxley’s belief in “human potentialities”, the unrealized capacities of our mind and body. Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.     Esalen isn’t just a place to work, it’s an invitation to help change the world.

OVERVIEW

• This role plays a key part of the Esalen Lodging Experience Team. You are an integral part of advancing Esalen’s mission by ensuring our accommodations facilitate a transformative experience for our workshop participants and guests. You will be expected to perform a variety of duties from preparing rooms to cleaning our baths and public spaces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and maintain the seminarian rooms and meeting rooms
• Clean and maintain community baths and bathrooms
• Support the director, supervisor and cleaning crew in any operational need
• Work cooperatively with team and communicate kindly
• Move furniture when required
• Equipment maintenance, organization, inventory and inspection
• Assist in the training and orientation of new stewards
• Assist in maintenance projects as necessary
• Be a team liaison to the Office, Gate, Massage and Maintenance Departments
• Reliable and timely attendance – this position works on-site

QUALIFICATIONS

• Adapt to a new work environment socially and physically. Integrate emotional work while meeting demands of your weekly work schedule
• Communicate well with others, be open to meeting new people at work
• Handle physical labor involving lifting, bending carrying linen stock, loading and unloading laundry van, carrying massage tables, loading and unloading industrial washing equipment

FLEXIBILITY

• Esalen functions best when all staff work toward the common mission of encouraging everyone to reach our highest human potential. With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on Esalen’s and your team’s needs.

COMPENSATION

• 3 or 6 Month position
• Wage range $18.50-$21/hour
• Part Time - 20 Hours/week
• All meals provided
• Housing is not available on-site for this position - complimentary commuter housing is available for limited overnight stays.
• The pay for this position is commensurate with experience. Esalen gives teammates access to an extensive range of daily experiential classes (yoga, dance, tai chi, and meditation), and ongoing in-house education and training programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job: the employee must be able to work in a physically demanding environment; maneuver on uneven ground; stand for long periods of time; regularly lift and carry bags and bundles up to 30 pounds; carry, push and pull vacuums; lift, bend, carry, load and unload laundry in and out of industrial washing equipment; move furniture.  There is daily exposure to biodegradable chemicals. The Esalen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.