Good morning! Thank you for your interest in staffing programs at Shambhala Mountain Center. Below are opportunities in March 2013 that SMC needs you help with, please contact Jacob Taylor at ProgramStaffing@ShambhalaMountain.org for more information! If you would be interested in regular program staffing updates and opportunities, please submit your information on this form and we will let you know when we have new staffing opportunities! Please keep in mind guest coordinators are asked to arrive a day early to settle in–which provides a wonderful opportunity to practice and be at SMC as well as helping finish preparations for upcoming programs.
Most staff positions include basic dorm housing at SMC, but each listing will specify what housing is included. Please, if the offered housing is not acceptable to you, you must contact SMC well in advance to negotiate other housing–SMC is not able to do arrival day housing changes, and housing upgrades will not always be available in any case
The Program Department is seeking full time coordinators for summer 2013! We have several positions available; you can read more here, fill out an application here, or inquire about more details of the position by emailing Jacob Taylor at ProgramManager@ShambhalaMountain.org. Thank you for your interest in working at Shambhala Mountain Center!
Wisdom in Everyday Life
Adana Barbieri, April 5–7, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Open Heart Retreat
Susan Piver, April 5–8, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Yoga and Meditation: From the Inside
Katharine Kaufman, April 5–7, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I-II • Denver
Acharya Dale Asrael, April 6–7, 2013
Denver Shambhala Center
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. This program is at the Denver Shambhala Center, and experience coordinating or familiarity with Denver center is necessary to coordinate this program. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Open House
April 7, 2013
General Assistance: Volunteers are sought to help with hosting and logistics of our open house! If you have a strong heart connection with SMC, and would like to welcome new and familiar places to the land, please consider coming up for the day and joining in the Open House! No overnight stay or program credit is currently announced for this undefined position.
Living the Full Catastrophe: A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction • Denver
Shastri Janet Solyntjes, April 13, 2013
Denver Shambhala Center
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. This program is at the Denver Shambhala Center, and experience coordinating or familiarity with Denver center is necessary to coordinate this program. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Brush Spirit: The Expressive Art of Calligraphy
Barbara Bash, April 19–21, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Demons and Dharma: Working with Difficult Emotions • Boulder
Kevin Griffin, April 21, 2013
Naropa Nalanda Campus: Nalanda 9180 “Dojo” Room
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. This program is at the Naropa University Nalanda Campus, and experience coordinating or familiarity with Naropa University would be extremely helpful. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
One Breath, Twelve Steps: Buddhist Contemplative Practices for Recovery
Kevin Griffin, April 25–28, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
Roland Cohen, April 26–28, 2013
Guest Coordinator: You must have completed Shambhala Training Level 5 to coordinate this program. You may attend the program at no change, and in addition to complementary room and board, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. You must have Coordinating can be a demanding job, but for the most part allows you to attend all the main program sessions. You will be responsible for interfacing with the presenter, participants, and SMC’s staff to identify needs and support the program. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment are necessary for this role. Program coordinators are strongly encouraged to arrive the day before the program begins in order to settle in, meet with SMC core staff, and help finish preparations for the program. If this is not possible, please still contact us to express your interest in taking on this profoundly gratifying experience of service!
Meditation Instructor/Assistant Director: You must be a qualified Shambhala Meditation Instructor to staff this program in this role. In addition to complementary room and board and tuition, you may receive some program credit for guest coordinating. The housing included for an MI or AD is a Lodge Double with private bath with another program staff member. Please, if this is not acceptable housing for you, you must contact SMC well in advance to negotiate other housing–SMC is no longer able to do arrival day housing changes, since all available rooms are often occupied by guests.
Aides: Aides provide general support and leadership in the program, sitting as umdze or guiding people to their interview space, sometimes leading shamatha yoga, ROTA, and helping the directors, MIs, and coordinators. Basic housing is provided (a dorm room in winter, shared tent in summer) at no cost. Aiding is a fantastic way to begin your journey as program staff, as well as a wonderful way to repeat a level or work with teachers, serve the community and guests, and propagate the dharma!
If you find any errors or discrepencies, we welcome feedback and would appreciate your help correcting issues! Please email ProgramStaffing@ShambhalaMountain.org.
