Job Opportunities at Karmê Chöling
Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining our staff! We have two categories of workers as described below. We seek applicants with skills and work experience relevant to the position for which they are applying.
For important information about what we are seeking and offering, and to apply online, click on the Core Staff application link below. For more information email personnel@karmecholing.org (email is the preferred initial contact).
Karmê Chöling is seeking a new Director
Karmê Chöling is poised to enter the next phase of manifesting Shambhala. The Sakyong has clearly expressed his wish that the current direction of Karmê Chöling be continued.
Moving forward, the next Director will lead the staff in the development of new initiatives, events, and activities that will create more opportunities for connecting and collaborating with people beyond the confines of Shambhala itself. The Sakyong’s next book, The Shambhala Principle, “focuses around a profound transmission: humanity and society are basically good.” We are seeking a Director who can continue to provide leadership and inspiration in this direction and who will dedicate themselves to providing a place for nurturing personal and societal transformation.
If you are interested in the position or know of someone you would recommend, please review the detailed job description.
Please send resumes with contact information to the Director Search Committee at kcldirectorsearch@gmail.com. A member of the Search Committee will contact applicants to review qualifications and begin a dialogue. The final date for submittal is May 15, 2013.
RESIDENTIAL CORE STAFF form a community of practitioners dedicated to the vision of Shambhala. Having a current and established connection to Shambhala practice, study (classes and Levels), and volunteering within the community and to the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is necessary for these positions.
RESIDENTIAL CORE STAFF OPENINGS (for Shambhala practitioners):
Director of Programs - Oversees all of staff and inner workings of the Programs Department, works with the Director, Resident Acharya, and others in developing creative, uplifted and practical systems to ensure the smooth functioning of all programs. Holds the overall vision, both short and long-term, for the Programs Department and also collaborates with all other departments to ensure an excellent experience for all of our guests. Organizes, manages and schedules programs. Must be at least a tantrika in the Shambhala tradition, have extensive experience coordinating Shambhala programs, and preferably has 3-5 years of management experience. Job opens up towards the beginning of August.
Head of Guest Services - Seeking applicants with good people skills, high organized and detail-oriented yet flexible; experience using database software or comfortable with learning. The Head of Guest Services leads the team resonsible for reception, registration, housing, travel support and general service and support of our guests, all while being aware of and maintaining the Shambhala vision. Supervisory experience preferred.
Web Developer and IT Administrator - Responsible for holding the technology situation including: maintaining workstations, ensuring access and reliability of the internal network, administering the Google Apps domain, supporting the development and maintenance of the WordPress and PHP based websites, and being a resource for technological needs. Technical skills specifically include: Basic networking skills, PHP, MySQL, and JavasScript (experience with WordPress, Java, JavaScript and CSS are a plus).
Marketing Specialist - Develop print and online marketing, fundraising and advertising material, prepare and send email communications, manage Karmê Chöling social media campaigns and provide administrative support to the Director of Communications. Additionally, the person in this role will assist in the planning, development and implementation of the overall marketing strategy for both online and print media.
PAID HOURLY NON-RESIDENTIAL positions are typically in the Kitchen and Housekeeping. Employees live in the local community and come from various backgrounds and religions. To apply or for more information email personnel@karmecholing.org (no calls or walk-in appointments please).
NON-RESIDENTIAL PAID HOURLY OPENINGS:
CURRENTLY, ALL NON-RESIDENTIAL PAID HOURLY POSITIONS ARE FULL
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