Practitioner’s Quarterly is hiring a managing/assistant editor November 14, 2012
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Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly is hiring a managing/assistant editor. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about Buddhism and have several years of editorial experience. Please forward this message to anyone you think might be qualified or interested. See link for details.
Buddhadharma is published by the Shambhala Sun Foundation and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Job posting link:
http://shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3742&Itemid=359
Please reply with resume and cover letter to:
Cindy Littlefair
Shambhala Sun Foundation
1660 Hollis St., Ste. 701
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1V7
E-mail: c.littlefair@shambhalasun.com
Deadline for applications: November 23, 2012
1.877.422.8404,x.36
902.423.2701 (fax)
The Practitioner’s Quarterly is hiring a managing/assistant editor October 26, 2012
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Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly is hiring a managing/assistant editor. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about Buddhism and have several years of editorial experience. Please forward this message to anyone you think might be qualified or interested. See link for details.
Buddhadharma is published by the Shambhala Sun Foundation and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Job posting link:
http://shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3742&Itemid=359
Please reply with resume and cover letter to:
Cindy Littlefair
Shambhala Sun Foundation
1660 Hollis St., Ste. 701
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1V7
E-mail: c.littlefair@shambhalasun.com
Deadline for applications: November 23, 2012
1.877.422.8404,x.36
902.423.2701 (fax)
JOB OPENING: Kitchen manager Spirit Rock Meditation Center October 19, 2012
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JOB OPENING
KITCHEN MANAGER
Spirit Rock Meditation
Center
Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a Buddhist-based Insight Meditation Center in Marin County, CA
(located 19 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge) that offers a range of meditation classes,
programs, and residential meditation retreats.
Spirit Rock has a 96-bed residential retreat center and a staff of approximately 50.
JOB SUMMARY
Spirit Rock’s Kitchen Manager (KM) ensures the smooth and consistent operation of the Spirit Rock
kitchen and dining hall, hires and supervises all kitchen staff, and models behavior that supports
mindfulness practice in the retreat environment. The KM leads and mentors kitchen staff through
effective communication, coaching, training and development and provides guidance in optimal work
performance and meditative awareness. Responsible for menu planning and recipe development,
training of new cooks on all kitchen operations, and providing direction during meal prep and
execution. The KM cooks one shift per week. The KM oversees annual performance appraisals,
oversees retreat logistics for the kitchen, conducts meetings, develops and updates staffing
schedules, prepares budgets and is a member of Spirit Rock’s Management Team. This is a full-time
salaried position with a 37.5 hour work week. Typical schedule is M-F 10am to 6pm except for
retreat opening days.
QUALIFICATIONS
Three to five years experience as a kitchen manager and chef in a contemplative retreat setting.
Required skills include experience supervising and motivating staff, high volume purchasing and
cooking, knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, and knowledge of organic whole
foods ingredients and sources. Strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict
resolution and wise decision making. Strong administrative and business sense: able to integrate
people, facilities, and processes to optimize food quality within cost guidelines. Excellent
organizational and time management skills; ability to coordinate, follow through, and manage a
variety of tasks simultaneously. Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently and
quickly. Flexibility in schedule required with the ability to work evenings and weekends
occasionally. Physical stamina required with the ability to work up to 8 hours in the kitchen and
to lift 50 pounds. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and cookbook-management software.
Current food safety certification. Background in Vipassana meditation or another compatible
tradition and experience guiding retreat participants in work meditation practice preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package includes paid medical,
dental, and chiropractic/acupuncture insurance; flexible spending account; 403b retirement savings
plan; paid time off to attend retreats; attendance at Spirit Rock events and classes; paid
vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, send resume with cover letter and salary history to: KitchenManager@spiritrock.org.
Applications without cover letters will not be considered. No telephone calls please.
JOB OPENING Retreat Center Cook October 19, 2012
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JOB OPENING
Retreat Center Cook
Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a Buddhist-based Insight Meditation Center in Marin County, CA (located 19 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge) that offers a range of non-residential meditation classes and events as well as residential meditation retreats. Spirit Rock has a 96-bed residential retreat center and a staff of approximately 50.
JOB SUMMARY
Spirit Rock’s Retreat Center Cook prepares and serves nutritious ovo-lacto vegetarian meals for residential retreats and special events. S/he trains and guides Cook Assistants and Extra Hires, trains and supervises retreatants performing work meditations in the kitchen, and models behavior that supports mindfulness practice in the retreat environment. This is an hourly position averaging 30 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS
One to three years of professional cooking experience featuring organic whole food ingredients in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a contemplative work setting. Flexibility in schedule on a daily and weekly basis, and ability to work evenings and weekends. Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to take direction; ability to function as both team leader and team player. Strong personal and ethical commitment to bringing mindfulness to all activities of daily life; background or interest in Vipassana meditation or other compatible spiritual tradition. Ability to access and read emails, including schedules and kitchen updates from home. Must have reliable transportation – this is a non-residential position. Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and cookbook-management software preferred. Good typing and computer skills required for checking emails and typing kitchen meeting minutes. Current food safety certification (California Food Handlers Card).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Generous hourly wage. Excellent benefits package includes partially paid medical, dental, and chiropractic/acupuncture insurance; flexible spending account; 403b retirement savings plan; attendance at Spirit Rock retreats and classes; and paid sick leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, send resume with cover letter to: RetreatCenterCook@spiritrock.org. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. No telephone calls please.
Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer and we place a high value on workforce diversity.
Job Available ~ Website Assistance Needed July 31, 2012
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Job Available ~ Website Assistance Needed
Immediate need.
Short-term & periodic assistance needed to manage WordPress site.
I have a small, socially conscious philanthropic business with team-development and projects in start-up phase, so things are changing rapidly.
The website was recently hacked 
so I’m currently looking for a skillful & mindful someone to clean up malware issues and help secure the website.
Compensation includes part pay and part trade to bring up the value of your services. Trade includes paradigm-shifting awareness-based consciousness teaching, Flow Consulting, Transformational / Right Relation Coaching, and Shamanic Energy Work. So, you not only get paid, you get supported in moving forward on your own journey of liberation, joy & enlightenment! 
)
Contact: Diana H. Dokos
Trust In Flow, LLC
(503) 616-1177
diana@trustinflow.com
Employment Opportunity: Associate Director (50% time) June 21, 2012
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OneLife Institute for Spirituality & Social Transformation
Employment Opportunity: Associate Director (50% time)
Listed 6.20.12 / Available immediately / Open until filled
➢ About OneLife Institute
Founded in 2004, OneLife Institute is an Oakland-based nonprofit interfaith organization working at the intersection of spirituality and social action. We support and empower individuals and groups in personal healing and the creation of a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world.
We believe that spirituality and social activism are complementary and synergistic. Spiritual experience can motivate and sustain activism, offering replenishment in the face of burnout and fostering integrity, compassion, vision, and hope. Activism provides a context for spiritual practice, transforming our selves as we work to transform our world.
OneLife nourishes the resilience of activists, organizers, caregivers, educators, artists, and others working to lift up our communities. We are particularly committed to serving those who live under the significant stress of poverty, violence and oppression. In all that we do there is the common thread of concern for peace and justice, interfaith and multiracial community building, a holistic approach to healing and growth, and the incorporation of the creative arts (both performance and participatory). Our offerings include: classes and workshops, retreats, publications, events, counseling, consulting, and an array of web-based resources. All of our programs and services are available on a sliding scale basis, with no one turned away for lack of funds.
Please visit http://www.onelifeinstitute.org to learn more about the organization.
➢ The Opportunity & Position Summary
Since its inception, OneLife has been a primarily volunteer-driven organization. We are adept at accomplishing a lot with minimal resources, and have developed many strong relationships throughout the Oakland community and beyond. Now in our eighth year of service, we are intentionally entering a time of organizational development, transition, and opportunity. Central to this vision is the creation of a new Associate Director position within the organization.
We are seeking a skilled, energetic, and resourceful individual to assume leadership in the areas of operations and development. The Associate Director will work in close coordination with the Executive Director. The work schedule can be somewhat flexible. This new position will begin at 50%-time, but has the potential to grow and expand in hours, salary, and scope with the right motivated individual.
➢ Responsibilities Include
• Development
> Funds Development – fundraising, donor development, grant writing
> Community Development – outreach, networking, relationships, community partners
> Volunteer Development – recruiting, implementation, management
• Operations
> Administrative functions
> Communications
> Logistical support for program offerings
➢ Qualifications
• Competence and experience appropriate to the responsibilities described above
• Excellent written, verbal, and online communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Computer proficiency (preferably Mac)
• Demonstrated interpersonal and community networking skills
• Accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with a diverse array of individuals and groups
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to maintain confidentiality
The ideal candidate is committed to the vision and mission of OneLife Institute. S/he engages in some form of personal spiritual practice, has a heart for the community, and is aligned with compassionate social change. Essential qualities include: creativity, reliability, integrity, flexibility, willingness, patience, maturity, and kindness. Established relationships with community organizations and networks, funders, and potential donors is a plus.
➢ Compensation
$15-20K per year range for 50% time ($30-40K FTE)
➢ To Apply: Please send the following via email to HR@onelifeinstitute.org
• Your current resume or CV
• A letter describing why you are interested in the position, and outlining the skills and experience you bring to it that are relevant to the responsibilities and qualifications listed.
~*~
OneLife Institute strives to reflect the diverse community we serve.
Individuals who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Weekend Attendant for Woman with Cerebral Palsy in Berkeley September 3, 2011
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Attendant Job Description: Weekend Attendant for Woman with Cerebral Palsy in Berkeley
Purpose: To enable me, to live in my own apartment, to maintain a healthy life-style and solid connections in my community, to pursue my creative and spiritual goals.
Desired Qualities: A strong woman, reliable, intelligent, creative problem solver, flexible schedule, punctual, energetic, well-organized, able to both follow directions and take initiative, good communicator, good writing, editing and research skills, enjoy people, sense of humor, able to manage stress, versatile, and kind.
Hours and pay: Starting pay is $15 per hour. Hours are Saturday from 8am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm, Sunday 8am to 10am and 1pm to 4pm. Also subbing is sometimes needed at other times.
Duties:
1. Personal Care: depending on shift, dressing, feeding, dental hygiene, cooking, laundry, help in warm pool at Y, showering, shopping, assisting with transfers
2. Plan and do fun day/activities with me.
3. Substituting for attendants when they call in sick or ask for time off.
4. Accompany me on 4 trips a year (between 4 to 9 days each).
Requirements: 21 years old or very mature
Physical strength, coordination and balance
Car or Bike
Driver’s License
2 References
Lifescan
Please send letter and resumé to Mariana Ruybalid
Mariana Ruybalid
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Part Time Writer – Religion & Spirituality (work from home) January 9, 2011
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About the Job
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Examiners are given their own pages on our site, complete with their photo and bio which may also include links to their personal/business site. Your work on Examiner.com can help you increase your credibility, establish & enhance your own brand and reach a broader audience and expand your client or fan base.
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