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Summer Staff & Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for summer staff positions for Summer 2008. Our intention for summer staff is to provide a place where people can incorporate their Dharma practice into their work and lives.  In contrast to spending a short time doing a retreat, this is an opportunity to bring the Dharma into life in community.  Interpersonal relations, physical work tasks, community life and meditation practice merge to create an experience of work that is far different than anything you've experienced.  Tara Mandala is located in a remote area and access to the distractions of modern life will be limited.   You will be in a reflective environment close to nature, learning meditation and other contemplative disciplines, as well as learning the art of council and community life.   If interested, please contact Beth at admin@taramandala.org.

Instruction in sitting meditation will be offered at the beginning of the season. We will have the precious opportunity to practice together daily (in the early morning) and to meet in circle regularly. During circle time, we will share our ongoing experiences in taking service and teamwork as part of our spiritual path.  Staff will also be welcome at most evening practices and teachings when those take place. However, most day-time teachings will probably conflict with work duties, and staff may attend these only on days off. Being on summer staff is not only a great opportunity to practice, but also a way to bring work and community living onto the spiritual path.

We are hiring cooks that receive a small stipend and lead meal prep, and cook assistants who help to prepare meals.  In addition to cook positions we will also be hiring a land manager to oversee various land projects, a participant coordinator to assist with retreat management, an experienced gardener to work in our grow dome and gardens, a bookstore assistant to help in the bookstore, and floaters to do a variety of tasks as needed.  All positions are full-time and can be strenuous; regular days off and meals are supplied for the duration of the summer.  All staff camp on Tara Mandala land and are expected to bring their own tent, sleeping bag and camping gear.

Summer Staff Application (Electronic Form in MS Word)
Summer Staff Application (Printable PDF)

For more information or to request an application by mail, please call 970-731-3713 x107, and speak to Beth or email admin@taramandala.org.

Permanent Staff

Tara Mandala permanent staff are asked to make a long term commitment to Tara Mandala. We work as a community providing assistance to retreatants, facilities maintenance, bookkeeping, practice-study, hospitality, food service, registration, construction, cottage industry product development, gardening, desktop publishing, website work, mailing list updates, and bookstore services.

Currently we do not have any openings for permanent staff positions.