Staff Programs Assistant

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.

Staff Programs Assistant

Department: Programming

Reports to: Programs Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Hours: PT on average 21 hours a week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Holistic Education Programs creates and supports the many educational programs for community, as well as maintains an overall commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of community on campus through the Art Hut, Community Talent Shows, Dances, etc. Holistic Education Programs is also responsible for overseeing the Hermitage Program and the Core Faculty Optional classes for the participants and staff.

Essential Functions

• Update and oversee Community Website.
• Update community board and faculty bios on a regular basis.
• Create Seasonal Community Program fliers and other documents that need design skills.
• Schedule classes in the community program and R&R program
• Be in communication with all Core Faculty, Hermitage Residents and Community Programs Faculty for arrival and departure information
• Meet and greet faculty on arrival, orient them to the campus, give assistance while they are here, and assist their departures
• Stay in contact with Production with regards to Core Faculty “Optionals” to make sure classrooms are correctly scheduled and ready for Optional classes.
• Assist with community orientations at the beginning of each work period and during early arrivals pre-season
• Attend weekly department meetings as directed by manager.
• Assist the Programs Manager as needed to insure the smooth running of staff programs.

Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals, and core values

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently move items that weigh 50 pounds for various needs.
• 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, and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range.

Required Experience/Qualities

• Some computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Timely, reliable and service-oriented individual.
• Team player, able to work well under pressure.
• Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals and core values.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

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.

Compensation

Non-residential seasonal staff work full-time or part-time between early-May and the late-October. They receive a compensation package that includes:

• Hourly wage (this varies by position and is at minimum above New York State minimum wage).
• One delicious meal during each work shift
• Access to Omega’s team member benefits
• This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.

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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.