Campus Support Part Time Seasonal Staff

The Omega Seasonal Team Experience

Omega’s seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.

• Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
• Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
• Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.

Seasonal Staff Commitment

We seek individuals who are professional, are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.

Summary

The Campus Support Department is located in Omega’s parking lot where team members greet arriving and departing guests, staff, and faculty. Duties include parking facilitation, luggage transport; organize on-site Omega transportation services, dorm kit sales, and providing individual logistical support. Campus Support also coordinates with Reception, Guest Services, and Faculty Support in order to provide effective customer service. Campus Support staff ensure luggage is labeled correctly in order for it to be delivered to and from the parking lot in an efficient manner.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greet all arriving and departing guests.
• Assist guests with loading and unloading luggage.
• Clear understanding of Campus Support Luggage System.
• Organize luggage accordingly and transport to the corresponding location.
• Organize luggage accordingly so guest’s luggage is organized and easy to find.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of the Omega campus.
• Provide customer service assistance.
• Trustworthy attitude to ensure guests luggage is handled with care.
• Assist guests with directions.
• Replenish luggage tags.
• Omega vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure the parking lot and platforms are clean.
• Other duties as required by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Details

• This position functions on the Omega campus.
• This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week.
• Omega Staff t-shirts will be provided and must be worn when working in guest areas to help guests identify us and to present a neat appearance.
• Closed-toed shoes are required.
• All work hours are outdoors! Please come prepared for spending all day out in the rain with rain gear and boots or waterproof shoes. In May, June, September, and October temperatures can be below 40̊ F, come prepared with warm clothes, several layers, hats, gloves, scarf, fleece, etc.
• Make sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to constantly work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently move items that weigh 50 pounds for various needs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
• Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range

Required Experience/Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Detail oriented.
• Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual.
• Team Player.
• Valid Driver’s License. Ability to drive standard transmission vehicles is a bonus.
• Alignment with Omega’s Mission, Goals and Core Values.

Campus Support Seasonal Staff Uniform and What to Bring

• Omega Staff t-shirts will be provided and must be worn when working in guest areas to help guests identify us and to present a neat appearance.
• Closed-toed shoes are required.
• All work hours are outdoors! Please come prepared for spending all day out in the rain with rain gear and boots or waterproof shoes. In May, June, September, and October temperatures can be below 40̊F, come prepared with warm clothes, several layers, hats, gloves, scarf, fleece, etc.
• Make sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Work Hours

Part-time, 21-28 hours a week depending on operational need. The day to day schedule varies. Most transition days (Fridays and Sundays) you will have a full day of work assigned to you. You may be assigned to a split shift.

Other Information
Part Time Seasonal Staff live in tenting neighborhoods. These individuals bring their own tent to set up on provided tent platforms (8’x8’ and 10’x10’ in size) and bring a large tarp (20’x20’) for proper rain coverage.

Assigned departments may require different attire. These requirements for each department will be posted with your weekly schedule.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

Part-time seasonal staff can expect to work from late-May through late-October and will receive a compensation package that includes:

• Wage
• Three delicious meals per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall
• Access to Omega’s team member benefits
• This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.

Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.

Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.