Overnight Gate Security & Guest Services

Esalen Institute; California; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Esalen Institute is seeking a part-time Gate role to provide guest services and security coverage. You will greet arrivals, monitor radio traffic, and respond to emergencies across the property.

Responsibilities include night patrols, guest support, enforcing safety, and maintaining access control. Lifting to 30 pounds and working overnight may be required; team and individual work are both expected.

Qualifications

• Guest service experience required.
• Security experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR trained required.
• Efficient task management skills expected.
• Strong moral compass and boundary setting abilities.
• Ability to work overnight.
• Ability to perform well in emergency or high-stress situations.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

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; ensure 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

Skills

Guest service

Security experience

First aid & CPR

Efficient task management

Moral compass

Boundary setting

Overnight work

Emergency/high-stress

Teamwork

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Esalen Institute is seeking a part-time Gate role to provide guest services and security coverage. You will greet arrivals, monitor radio traffic, and respond to emergencies across the property.

Responsibilities include night patrols, guest support, enforcing safety, and maintaining access control. Lifting to 30 pounds and working overnight may be required; team and individual work are both expected.