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Director of Operations
Position Title: Director of Operations
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises:
The Department Heads of:
Kitchen
Program Support and Environment
Facilities
Land Stewardship
Vehicle Services
Resource Management
The process of:
Summer Set-Up
Fall Take-Down
General Summary of Function
Develop practical and functional systems for Shambhala Mountain Center
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Oversee department budgets
• Help the above Department Heads coordinate and interface with other departments to share resources per SMC vision
• Help the above Department Heads establish the view and mission of their department and how it interfaces with Shambhala Mountain Center’s view and mission
• Understand the basic workings, needs, and inherent problems of the supervised department
• Help the above Department Heads organize, set priorities, manage, schedule, and train the department and staff
• Be a member on Executive committees
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1) Preferred but not required knowledge and understanding of Shambhala Mountain Center’s short- and long-term structure, vision, and mission
2) Ability and skill to prioritize and multi-task the management and coordination of several diverse departments and personnel
3) Good interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
4) Flexibility and adaptability
Experience/ Education/ Certification Requirement
1) Preferred but not required experience and/or working knowledge of all supervised departments
2) 3-5 years of senior management, operations, and/or systems management experience
3) Experience in Exec group membership
4) Applicant must be a Tantrika or Sadhaka in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage
5) Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
Commitment Request
Shambhala Mountain Center is requesting that all applicants for this position be ready to make a 2-3 consecutive year commitment to being employed by Shambhala Mountain Center.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Shambhala Mountain Center offers a reasonable monthly stipend plus living accommodations and meals, health and dental benefits, sick and vacation time, and all staff are able to take advantage of teaching programs, classes, and daily meditation practice for free. Staff members live in a vibrant community and work in the service of providing excellent programs for guests.
Shambhala Mountain Center is the right place for you if…
• You are at least 18 years of age and want to explore what it means to create an Enlightened Society
• You are able to commit to a minimum of 2 years of employment with us and a 40 hour a week work schedule
• You are interested in living in community without a pet
• You have the aspiration to meditate for at least 30 minutes each day
• You want to learn more about how to integrate practice, devotion, and service
• Your body will let you work well for at least 8 hours a day in a high altitude and rugged, beautiful terrain
• Your mind is strong and flexible enough to cope with the inevitable intensity and frustrations of living and working in a small, dynamic community
If you are interested in this position, please fill out an on-line application below and email, fax or mail it along with your resume, to:
Department of Human Resources
Shambhala Mountain Center
4921 County Road 68C
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Phone: (970) 881-2184 x237
Fax: (970) 881-2909
employment@shambhalamountain.org
PLEASE NOTE: Providing falsified information on your application or resume is grounds for disciplinary action and immediate expulsion from Shambhala Mountain Center.
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