As a nonprofit, holistic learning center, Omega has been a pioneer in exploring, teaching and embracing new ideas through a unique collection of workshops, retreats and wellness vacations that support the transformation of consciousness and deepen the compassion between human beings. More than 20,000 workshop participants come to the Rhineback, New York campus and off-site conferences each year to take workshops and professional trainings in such diverse areas as psychology, health, spiritual studies, the arts, communication, sports, the environment and social action. The 195-acre campus is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, two hours north of New York City. The Rhinebeck property is a bucolic setting, with rolling hills, an inviting waterfront, and lovely gardens and grounds—a peaceful oasis where one can relax, rejuvenate, and feel at home in the midst of nature's bounty and a community of warm, caring people. |
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WHAT YOU CAN DO |
Each year, hundreds of staff join Omega to be a part of something larger than themselves and to work and grow alongside like-minded people. A season at Omega offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Omega's goal of raised consciousness through mind, body, heart and spirit. Every job, regardless of the specific tasks, is important to Omega. While many of these positions are basic support roles, the work itself offers valuable life skills for both the inexperienced and veteran worker. There is much to be learned about communication, self-responsibility, and service in all work opportunities. In addition, the team building, problem solving, and group dynamic processes learned will translate into valuable skills wherever you go. All staff who join Omega must embrace the service ethic and view their own growth in connection with assisting others. Individuals who can see beyond the details of their duties, knowing that the functions they fulfill are a vital part of a larger vision of transformation in the world are essential traits.
Seasonal
Employment Opportunities
Omega's Café is a full menu operation with espresso and juice bar. Staff responsibilities include cash register work; creating smoothies, espresso drinks and fruit and vegetable juices; serving food; and clean-up. Campus Support manage the arrival and departures of catalog participants every week and weekend. Seasonal staff check participants into the parking lot, tagging and moving luggage and patrol the campus at night. Children's Program staff creates summer camp experiences for the children of Omega participants. Activities such as sports, swimming and outdoor adventures are planned weekly depending on the number and ages of the children. Seasonal staff plan and supervise all activities.
Dining Hall staff serve all the meals and maintain the main dining, faculty dining and staff dining areas. First Aid staff provide minimal first aid intervention and are the first to respond in emergency situations. Seasonal staff with current CPR and first aid certification fills these positions; other experience in health care is helpful. Floats support all the departments at Omega and work on special projects and events.
Garden Staff maintain and beautify the main garden and all flower beds and potted plants throughout the campus. Staff responsibilities include weeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting and watering. Garden staff often work in other departments when it rains and/or the garden work is complete. Guest Service staff operate the hotel front desk with responsibilities that include handling participant housing, direction and travel questions, off-campus activities and restaurants, special needs, babysitting coordination, campus visitors, art sales, participant and staff phone messages and mail, and acts as the connection point for participants, faculty and staff. Housekeeping staff clean every participant housing unit and bathroom on the campus. Additional responsibilities include answering radio calls, cleaning, vacuuming, laundry sorting, and restocking. The
Kitchen
is a large full-scale food production facility. Up
to 1,500 vegetarian and vegan meals, breads and
desserts are prepared daily for both the Dining
Hall and Café. Seasonal staff fills
positions as sous chefs, prep cooks, breakfast
cooks, salad bar, baker and pastry chef. In
addition to the regular kitchen seasonal staff
positions, Omega is also accepting applications for
the following specialty positions: The Omega Library contains books and audio files on many different spiritual traditions and holistic health related topics. Staff responsibilities include greeting and assisting patrons, screening and cataloging donations and managing sales.
Lifeguards work at the lakefront from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Seasonal staff must have current lifeguard certification plus water front module training. Responsibilities include maintaining safety of all who use the beach, conducting swim tests for children and keeping the beach clean. The Maintenance team handles most of the minor plumbing and mechanical needs of the campus as well as basic maintenance of building and trailers. Responsibilities include answering radio calls, understanding basic maintenance, carpentry and plumbing and the ability to make repairs. Media Works services all of the audio and visual needs of the Rhinebeck campus and Omega conferences, and offers both a campus retail shop and online store. Seasonal staff positions include: audio/visual technicians, audio and videotape tape operators, digital audio and video editors and web store and office administration. Responsibilities include public speaking, operation of audio and video equipment, product duplication and packaging and retail/customer service.
The People and Culture Department hires, orients and manages the seasonal staff and creates staff educational programs. Positions include administrative assistant, program coordinator, faculty support and art's building coordinator. Production is responsible for the set-up and breakdown of every catalog workshop and staff class as well as hosting the catalog faculty while on campus. Seasonal staff fill positions on crew, faculty support and administration. The Reception staff greets, orients and checks in all arriving catalog participant on Fridays and Sundays. Responsibilities include switchboard coverage, customer service, billing and housing information and office administrative tasks. Omega's Welness Center offers massage, shamanic healing, astrology readings, network chiropractic, facials, shiatsu and various other modalities. Responsibilities include customer service, explaining modalities to patrons, booking appointments, making transactions, interfacing with wellness practitioners and answering the phone. |
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TIME COMMITMENT |
Full and part-time opportunities are available from April through October; for the entire season or for a minimum of seven weeks. Exact dates will be discussed during your phone interview. |
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PERKS & REWARDS |
Benefits include a $50 per week stipend (supervisors and returning staff are paid more), housing in simply furnished dorms with shared bath, wholesome vegetarian meals, access to campus facilities and discounts at the bookstore, café and wellness center. To compliment your work at Omega, a meaningful, diverse and stimulating staff education program is offered. The curriculum is designed to support your process of self-discovery within the context of community life and is divided into these four areas: Holistic
Studies Programs Life
Skills Workshops Strategies
in Conscious Living Full
Season Guilds
Beyond the diverse educational programming, Omega also offers a number of special events including purification lodges, community dances, talent shows, arts and crafts fairs, and a weekly staff sanctuary hour. Here the community gather and are gifted with a special guest each week who shares wisdom about their own spiritual journey. These speakers tend to be well-known Omega faculty or cutting-edge visionaries in their field. |
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THE ESSENTIALS |
Omega is committed to staff diversity. Service-oriented people of any age (18 and over), gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation and spiritual belief are encouraged to apply. An Omega season is an excellent way for college students to gain work and life skills while on summer break. Many staff in mid-life find that a season at Omega is an ideal experience during career change or life transition. It is also ideal for vital and active retirees who want to participate in community living and could offer mentoring to younger staff. Individuals who are flexible, positive, generous, have reasonable expectations, a strong work ethic, respectful of boundaries and have a commitment to Omega's values and mission will thrive in this environment. |
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YOUR FIRST MOVE |
Before submitting your application, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions and Department Descriptions pages. Hiring begins each year in early February. Application
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CONNECTIONS |
People
and Culture Team 845.266.4444
x304 |
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NAVIGATION |
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Institute can be found in the Resort
Jobs
and Mind,
Body & Soul
Quests
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