We seek professionally minded and service-oriented people at all stages of life who strive for excellence, embrace our mission, and model Omega’s values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. We look for individuals with the skills needed for seasonal roles, and who believe in lifelong learning, get along well with others, and are committed to serving compassionately as a means for personal growth.
 

Through providing professional and compassionate customer service, we learn about others, the world, and ourselves.

• Professional customer service is an act of doing. It requires each of us to anticipate and provide for the needs of others, embody a level of expertise specific to one’s job function, and follow a set of standards that ensure a quality experience. 
• Compassionate service is equally important, and is a way of being. It means truly caring about another’s experience and it requires us to be fully present and engaged in every interaction. 

Omega staff members encounter endless opportunities to contribute this unique quality service.

Omega’s workshop season runs from early May through late October, with seasonal staff arriving throughout the month of May. 

Applications open on February 5, 2024 and are available on a rolling basis until the end of the season for any open positions.

We have four primary seasonal roles that make up Omega’s Seasonal Team:

• Residential Seasonal Staff work 35 hours per week (and may require additioanl paid hours depending on operational need), for the entire season. These positions receive a compensation package that includes a wage, indoor housing, three delicious meals per day at our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall, and access to Omega’s team member benefits. All compensation packages are at least equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. 
• Part Time Residential Seasonal Staff work 21-28 hours per week, for a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks, from mid May to late September. Staff will perform a variety of tasks in support of campus operations allowing for the unique experience of offering service across Omega’s campus. These positions receive a compensation package that includes a wage, a tenting platform (10x10), three delicious meals per day at our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall, and access to Omega’s team member benefits. All compensation packages are at least equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. 
• Non-Residential Seasonal Staff – live off campus and work full-time or part-time during the season. These positions receive a compensation package that includes an hourly wage, one complimentary meal at Omega’s Dining Hall during a work shift, and access to Omega’s team member benefits. All compensation packages are at least equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.
• Greeters – live off campus and volunteer for a limited number of hours per week. Greeters receive one complimentary meal at the Dining Hall during their shift and are able to participate in specially designed staff classes, events, sampler classes, and evening performances. Greeters also have access to Omega’s library, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, gardens, hiking trails, and the lake. Beyond these benefits, no monetary compensation is provided.

We hire Seasonal Staff based on matching professional skills and experience with Omega’s operational needs. While Seasonal Staff are assigned to a specific department, Omega may require individuals to assist other departments when needed. Part Time Residential Seasonal Staff are assigned a variety of shifts weekly, based on department needs. All seasonal roles at Omega require flexibility and a commitment to service.

You must be eligible to work in the United States and will be required to submit documentation verifying your identity and legal right to work in the United States. This applies to all positions, including Greeter positions. Omega does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind.

NOTE: Omega participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that an individual is authorized to work in the United States.

Although Omega is filled with many animal lovers, we do not permit pets to live on campus.

Omega represents a variety of holistic disciplines and is not oriented toward one spiritual tradition. Omega welcomes and honors all spiritual paths. While some individuals are devoted to a personal spiritual practice, others are not. We ask everyone to be welcoming, accepting, and inclusive of diversity in all respects.

Documents:

• personal identification (passport, license/ID,
  social security card)
• vehicle and license plate info
• health insurance card

Highly Recommend

• personal grooming items
• toiletries
• bug spray, sunscreen
• OTC cold/allergy medication
• COVID tests
• ear plugs

Miscellaneous Items:

• water bottle
• flashlight/headlamp
• laptop
• headphones
• books/games/leisure activities
• charging cables
• laundry basket, drying rack

Allergy medicines – if you are living in a dorm or trailer and are prone to mold or mildew allergies, it is recommended that you bring allergy medications. Mildew can flourish in the damp Hudson Valley. Summer rains can create more of a problem. Those sensitive to mold and mildew should come prepared. Bringing an air purifier might also be helpful.

Any medications you are currently taking.

Tick and bug repellent – IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a high incidence of tick-related Lyme disease in Dutchess County. While here, we recommend you take appropriate precautions. Citronella oil and any of the following essential oils are useful in repelling Lyme ticks and mosquitoes, both found in the north-east woods: eucalyptus, lavender, geranium, cedar wood and tea tree.

Additional Note – If you are bringing a cell phone to campus, please note that Verizon has extremely limited service on Omega’s campus.  Better service has been found with AT&T and StraightTalk wireless providers.

• tent (no larger than 10x10)
• bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows,
  comforter)
• towels
• air mattress or camping cot
• air-tight storage containers

In general you should bring clothing for all types of weather. Omega has a simple dress code: clean and neat. You may wear jeans, shorts and t-shirts. See-through clothing, revealing outfits, T-shirts with offensive comments, and ripped or dirty clothing are not permitted.

• comfortable, tidy work clothes (no rips, stains,
  questionable language and/or imagery)
• closed-toe shoes (non-slip for Kitchen/Cafe/
  Dining Hall staff)
• warm coat/jacket
• waterproof rain gear
• sun protection
• sleepwear and undergarments
• socks
• seasonal accessories: sunglasses, sandals, hats,
  gloves, scarf, etc.

Department Specific Clothing Considerations (Please reach out to your manager prior to arriving with specific questions about workplace attire)

• large amounts of personal property
• valuable or luxury items
• commercial laundry detergent (Omega provides
  eco-friendly detergent)
• illegal substances
• weapons of any kind (including hunting
  equipment)
• candles and incense
• pets