Part Time Seasonal Staff

NOTE: This is a part-time, seasonal (late May - late September) position, requiring staff to tent outdoors and commit to 4 consecutive weeks of work, at a minimum. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions. 

Omega Seasonal Staff Experience 

Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment.    

• Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.   

• Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.

• Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.

Seasonal Staff Commitment  

We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience. 

Job Description

Part Time Staff: non-exempt, part-time; on average 21-28 hours per week. Reports to Assistant Director of People & Culture, and department Supervisors where work hours are assigned.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work hours may be performed in multiple departments (i.e., Dining Hall, Housekeeping, Dishwashing, Campus Support, Production, Garden, Main Office, etc.)

• Part Time Staff must possess a willingness to ease in and out of various departments, as operational and staffing needs dictate.

• Ability to follow directions and be adaptive to different management styles, team dynamics, independent work, and scheduling.

• Attendance at staff meetings, when applicable.

• Reporting to assigned shifts on time.

• Performing the required amount of work hours each week, 21 (minimum) to 28 (maximum). 

• Keeping track of assigned work days/hours.

• Wear the required attire for work (i.e., Omega provided staff shirt, slip-proof shoes, closed toe shoes, rain gear, warm layers, etc.)

• Other duties as required by the supervisor.

Work Details

• This position functions on the Omega campus.

• This is a part-time position, 21-28 hours a week, depending on operational need. The day-to-day schedule varies, work on transition days (Friday and Sunday) frequently required. Split shifts may be assigned.

• Part Time Seasonal Staff live in tenting areas on Omega's campus. The individuals are assigned a platform that is tarped to provide rain coverage. Staff bring their own tent (no larger than 10x10).  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

• Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50 pounds for various needs.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.

• Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Ability to work in a constant sate of alertness and safe manner. 

• Ability to observe details at close range.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Required Experience/Qualities 

• Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Team Player.

• Able to receive direction and self-motivate.

• Valid Driver’s License. 

• Alignment with Omega’s Mission, Goals and Core Values.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation   

Part Time seasonal staff work between mid-May through late-September and receive a compensation package that includes:   

• Wage   

• Three delicious meals per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall   

• Access to Omega’s staff benefits  

This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.   

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.

Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.