Onsite SGE Programs Lead & Facilitator

Esalen Institute; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

All meals provided

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Esalen Institute in California is seeking an Onsite SGE Program Coordinator to support Self-GGuided Explorations (SGE), TiR, WEP, and related programs. You will manage schedules, coordinate facilitator coverage, and liaise with Guest Services to ensure smooth operations and a meaningful guest experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in program coordination or education support, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort with Canva and modern productivity tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in program coordination, retreat or education support, or administrative operations
• Experience teaching or facilitating group practices (e.g., yoga, movement, creative expression, mindfulness, or related fields)
• Deep familiarity with Esalen’s mission, ideally with lived experience on the land
• Tech-forward and comfortable using Canva, and modern productivity platforms like Asana, Google Workspace, and Slack
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of interpersonal intelligence
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially with schedules, logistics, and internal communication

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, maintain, and publish the weekly SGE calendar and schedules.
• Manage facilitator scheduling and coverage for cancellations and substitutions.
• Serve as liaison with Guest Services and other departments for schedule changes and logistics.
• Prepare and distribute weekly schedules in print and digital formats and update website/content.
• Onboard and orient new facilitators and maintain onboarding materials.
• Track facilitator rosters, contracts, and related documentation.
• Provide on-site support for SGE, TiR, and WEP programs and events.
• Collaborate to refine cross-departmental processes for program delivery.

Skills

Program coordination

Facilitation / teaching

Communication skills

Tech-savvy (Canva, Asana, Google Work|

Tools

Canva

Asana

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Esalen Institute in California is seeking an Onsite SGE Program Coordinator to support Self-GGuided Explorations (SGE), TiR, WEP, and related programs. You will manage schedules, coordinate facilitator coverage, and liaise with Guest Services to ensure smooth operations and a meaningful guest experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in program coordination or education support, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort with Canva and modern productivity tools.