Volunteer, Internship & Core Staff Opportunities

Department: Programs

Reports to: Programs Manager

General Summary of Function: Organize, plan, and deliver teaching programs with a high level of professionalism and leadership. We are currently looking to fill this position from March 2010 through the end of August 2010.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as the main program contact

• Be the interface between SMC , program director and participants before, during and after programs .

• Be an advocate for both the program’s needs and SMC’s needs

• Organize and delegate the work required by each department to deliver a successful program.

• Manifest as a leader and example in our Staff Community

• Work with appropriate decorum and form

• Uphold the Shambhala Mountain Center vow

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, flexible and able to work well with many different kinds of people and under pressure.

• Computer skills using Microsoft Office

• Good communication skills

Experience/ Education/ Certification Requirement


• Ideal applicants will have completed Sutrayana Seminary and/or Warrior Assembly

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 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: