Gate Guard - Part Time

At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences. More than 50 years ago, Esalen co-founders imagined a place inspired by Abraham Maslow’s psychology of peak experiences and Aldous Huxley’s belief in “human potentialities”, the unrealized capacities of our mind and body.

Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.

Esalen isn’t just a place to work, it’s an invitation to help change the world.

This part-time role encompasses many features of guest service. The Esalen Gate team provides 24-hour coverage of security shifts, guest arrival and emergency response. Individuals often hold these positions with both the ability to be authoritative enforcers, as well as supportive peers within the community of Esalen.

• Greeting and welcoming new arrivals during check-in
• Greeting staff guests and official guests
• Radio traffic monitoring
• Emergency response management
• Property wide night patrols making sure all required 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

• Guest service experience
• Security experience
• Able to work with Google Office
• First aid and CPR trained
• Efficient task management
• Strong moral compass
• Strong boundary setting ability
• Ability to work overnight
• Ability to work well in emergency or high stress situations
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

Esalen thrives when all staff work together to advance our shared mission of helping people reach their highest human potential. This job description is not an exhaustive list of required duties or responsibilities. Assignments may be added or changed at any time, with or without notice, based on the needs of Esalen and your team.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a physically demanding environment; ability to lift to 30 pounds; maneuver on uneven ground, stand for long periods of time; sitting at a desk and working on computers and answering phones.

In alignment with Esalen’s mission in advancing human potential, staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.

On-site staff housing is not offered with this role.

Esalen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

$16.96 - $21.41 an hour

Pay is commensurate with experience and internal equity.