GATE GUARD - PART TIME

OVERVIEW

This part-time role encompasses many features of guest service. The Esalen Gate team provides 24-hour coverage of security shifts, guest arrival and emergency response. Individuals often hold these positions with both the ability to be authoritative enforcers, as well as supportive peers within the community of Esalen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greeting and welcoming new arrivals during check-in

• Greeting staff guests and official guests

• Radio traffic monitoring

• Emergency response management

• Property wide night patrols making sure all required doors are secure and locked

• Support for guests as needed

• Preventing trespassing on property by travelers on highway 1

• Parking management 

• Conflict prevention and resolution

QUALIFICATIONS

• Guest service experience

• Security experience

• Able to work with Google Office

• First aid and CPR trained 

• Efficient task management

• Strong moral compass

• Strong boundary setting ability

• Ability to work overnight 

• Ability to work well in emergency or high stress situations

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

FLEXIBILITY

Esalen thrives when all staff work together to advance our shared mission of helping people reach their highest human potential. This job description is not an exhaustive list of required duties or responsibilities. Assignments may be added or changed at any time, with or without notice, based on the needs of Esalen and your team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a physically demanding environment; ability to lift to 30 pounds; maneuver on uneven ground, stand for long periods of time; sitting at a desk and working on computers and answering phones.

COMPENSATION

In alignment with Esalen’s mission in advancing human potential, staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of  personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.

On-site staff housing is not offered with this role.

Esalen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.