On-Call Retreat Support Associate

Spirit Rock; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Spirit Rock is seeking experienced insight meditation practitioners to provide as-needed coverage for the Retreat Support Associate (RSA) role. RSAs stay on campus during residential retreats and support the well-being of retreatants in intensive meditation practice.

Extra Hire RSAs work alongside full-time RSAs; shifts are shared to provide around-the-clock support during retreats. This temporary, part-time position offers flexible hours and a chance to contribute to Spirit Rock's retreat

Qualifications

• Experience with Vipassana/Insight meditation retreats preferred.
• Familiarity with the Theravada tradition and retreat environments.
• Ability to document clearly and succinctly in reports.
• Must be legally eligible to work on site in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical and emotional welfare of retreatants during residential retreats.
• Serve as the on-call RSA during scheduled shifts, including overnight hours.
• Work closely with teaching teams and Retreat Operations staff regarding medical or psychological concerns.
• Follow departmental protocols for early departure of retreatants due to illness or urgent circumstances.
• Complete incident and follow-up reports, and participate in post-incident debriefs.
• Coordinate shift handoffs with full-time RSAs to ensure continuous coverage.
• Attend staff and teacher lunch meetings during retreats to discuss retreatant needs.
• Attend some meditation instructions and dharma talks to stay aware of the instructions being offered.
• Complete RSA training (virtual and in-person) before independent shifts.

Skills

Meditation retreat experience

retreat states familiarity

Composure under pressure

Communication and teamwork

Adaptability with shifting schedules

Confidentiality

Cultural responsiveness

Report writing

Smartphone/Slack/Gmail/Google

Driving

Tools

Slack

Gmail

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirit Rock is seeking experienced insight meditation practitioners to provide as-needed coverage for the Retreat Support Associate (RSA) role. RSAs stay on campus during residential retreats and support the well-being of retreatants in intensive meditation practice.

Extra Hire RSAs work alongside full-time RSAs; shifts are shared to provide around-the-clock support during retreats. This temporary, part-time position offers flexible hours and a chance to contribute to Spirit Rock's retreat