On-Call Retreat Support Specialist

Spirit Rock Meditation Center; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Free lunches on shift

Paid sick leave

Staff dharma program

Bookstore discount 30%

EAP: free therapy

Discounted retreat nights after 6 mos

Quiet campus setting on 411 acres

Job summary

Spirit Rock Meditation Center seeks experienced insight meditation practitioners to provide as-needed coverage for the Retreat Support Associate (RSA) role on campus during residential retreats. Extra Hire RSAs work alongside full-time RSAs, with shifts shared to ensure 24/7 support during retreats.

This temporary, part-time position requires flexibility, overnight availability, and collaboration with teaching teams. Compensation is a daily rate of $240 plus meals and lodging while on shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in Theravada retreat settings or similar traditions.
• Ability to stay calm, build rapport quickly, and decide under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork with teachers and staff.
• Flexibility to handle overnight hours and short-notice requests.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse backgrounds.
• Clear, concise report writing and documentation.
• Comfort with using a smartphone for calls/texts and common apps.

Responsibilities

• Support retreatants' welfare during residential retreats.
• Serve as on-call RSA during shifts, including overnight hours.
• Coordinate with teaching teams and Retreat Operations staff on concerns.
• Follow protocols for early departures due to illness or urgent needs.
• Complete incident reports and participate in debriefs.
• Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure continuous coverage.
• Attend staff meetings and some dharma talks during retreats.
• Complete RSA training before independent shifts.

Skills

Retreat experience

Composure

Communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Cultural responsiveness

Documentation

Smartphone & collaboration tools

Driving

Tools

Slack

Gmail

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirit Rock Meditation Center seeks experienced insight meditation practitioners to provide as-needed coverage for the Retreat Support Associate (RSA) role on campus during residential retreats. Extra Hire RSAs work alongside full-time RSAs, with shifts shared to ensure 24/7 support during retreats.

This temporary, part-time position requires flexibility, overnight availability, and collaboration with teaching teams. Compensation is a daily rate of $240 plus meals and lodging while on shift.