Part-Time Lead Chef
June/July 2023
Decription:
We are a medium size retreat center looking for support from a chef on weekends during outside hosted retreats. Chef would be responsible for co-creating a vegetarian menu for retreat weekends at the start of the season. Prior to retreat weekends, chef would be responsible for giving a list of items needed and amounts for shopping. During retreats preparing for, cooking, and cleaning up after 1-2 meals per day would be within the scope of this position. When larger retreats are booked, there may be the support of one on-site person for meal prep and clean-up.
Requirements:
Has previous experience cooking for medium/large groups in a personal or professional kitchen (home chefs are encouraged to apply!)
Has extensive experience cooking vegetarian food
Cooks a variety of cuisines, and has keen understanding of using spices. Indian cooking a plus.
Has good time management skills and cooks food in a timely manor
Cleanliness and organization are a must.
Has own car and can travel to Brattleboro Vermont
Would enjoy working in a retreat atmosphere, and has an interest in health and wellness
Possesses good customer service skills
Position type:
Part-time, schedule varies throughout year
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for the position, as well as your resume to info@se-tu.org
Weekend Yoga Teacher
Starting July 2023
Description:
We're looking for a yoga instructor to teach classes 1-2X week on Saturday and/or Sunday morning. These classes would be for mixed-ability groups.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would possess 2+ years of experience in a fitness/wellness setting, and currently maintain a base of clients with the ability to expand their schedule
Hold a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Certification – 200 hour level (RYT-200) or 500 hour level (RYT-500); or have had relevant experience in India training in yoga.
Liability insurance
Able to teach ashtanga yoga or Iyengar yoga a plus ++
Willingness to learn and be a strong independent clinical thinker
Being able to work in a dynamic environment as a team player
Position Type:
Part-Time
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for the position, as well as your resume to info@se-tu.org
Hospitality Assistant
Starting June 2023
Description:
Setu Vermont is looking for a support staff to help with hosting groups and individuals at our wellness center. Typical responsibilities include:
Engaging in customer-facing work centered around the reception area.
Providing meal prep-support by cutting veggies and fruits.
Performing or organize maintenance of the kitchen and other sites on property.
Carefully managing stock levels, so that the retreat is never caught short, but also without creating a situation where items stay in storage too long, taking up valuable space. This will also involve doing regular purchasing.
Helping guests book and pay for massages, classes, consultations, spa services and buy products from our boutique.
Providing support on busy weekends with organizing guest parking.
Other administrative duties as needed.
Requirements:
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Is a motivated, self starter;
Communicates well;
Basic knowledge of computers and software including ability to use e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Is organized and thoughtful in their approach to work assignments;
Has a car and is willing to travel to Brattleboro (some work may be done remotely, but intern should have ability to come to Brattleboro when necessary);
Has access to laptop and internet; and
Has a flexible creative mindset that responds well to constructive feedback.
Position Type:
This position will start as a Sunday shift, with option to expand. Approx. 8 hours per/week to start.
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for the position, as well as your resume to info@se-tu.org
WWOOFer/Volunteer
Starting May 2023-August 2023 (2-4 week opportunities)
Description:
We have been building and restoring the landscape surrounding our center, cultivating lots of herbs and vegetables to help make our center more sustainable. Currently we use the herbs in our own personal apothecary, as well as integrate the items we reap into our Indian cooking classes, courses on herbalism and Ayurveda.
Where do you fit in? There is a lot of garden to maintain and cultivate, in preparation for a very busy fall here at the Center. With that in mind, we are looking for some support with garden maintenance and herb cultivation. We are also looking for support in restoring a trail that exists on our property, making it an accessible walk with meditation spot for the fall season (e.g. maintenance, bridge building, and signage). There may be other projects that we are engaged in, depending on arrival, but these are the two projects of Summer 2023.
Time expectation:
The approximate amount of work we are expecting is between 20 hours/week.
Offering:
Room & Board + We have a road bike and helmet you can use to get around. Only 12 minutes to downtown! On occasion, we can also drop you at places nearby. Amtrak Vermonter is in Downtown Brattleboro.
Additionals:
Since we run a morning yoga program (Sat/Sun) and evening gong meditations (sound therapy) on Saturdays, we encourage you to take advantage (free of charge) while your here. On select weekends we also have retreats occuring, with on-site activities meditation, outdoor mindfullness, and Ayurveda (Indian medicine) which you're welcome to join for. Pond swimming & hot tub are also available amenities.
It's important to note that we are a drug free, alcohol free, vegetarian retreat center. We expect all Woofers/volunteers to respect these restrictions while on site.
To apply for the position, please send a letter describing why you would like to volunteer to info@se-tu.org and we will be in touch soon.