Housekeeping Steward/Field Hand Hybrid - 6 Months

Requirements

• Adapt to a new work environment socially and physically. Integrate emotional work while meeting demands of your weekly work schedule.
• Handle physical labor involving lifting, bending, being on feet for long periods of time, and maintain repetitive motions. Carrying heavy objects; loading/unloading bundles and equipment, loading/unloading industrial washing equipment, and stocking boxes of inventory.
• Ability to be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle a variety of cleaning products.
• Communicate well with others and be open to meeting new people at work.
• At least 6 months experience working in a production garden or equivalent training.
• Experience overseeing and directing work crews.
• An understanding of sustainable gardening principles and practices including soil health and fertility, irrigation systems, composting techniques, pest control, weed control etc.
• Working knowledge of organic crop production, including vegetables, flowers, and herbs, native and perennial crops.
• Working knowledge of creating and cultivating value added products such as; fermented foods and herbal medicines.
• Skilled in clear and authentic communication, including ability to share in and support personal sharing circles.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds in various situations.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lead and participate in physically demanding work on uneven terrain.

Additional Information

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. Esalen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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