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Ashram Sevite Positions

Ashram Sevites at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland need to have certain interests and prior sadhana experience, including:
. A longing to progress on the spiritual path
. A love of the Siddha Yoga teachings and practices
. Participation in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive
. A Siddha Yoga practice of at least 2 years duration
. Participation in seva in a Siddha Yoga meditation center, an ashram, a chanting & meditation group, or at a retreat site.

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Current positions:

Amrit Coordinator
Serving Line Coordinator and General Assistant
Handyperson - Facilities Department
Security

Amrit Coordinator
Position reports to: Food Services Manager. Position Objective: Responsible for Amrit dining room and food concessions area.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates Amrit area stocking, pricing and inventory
• Maintains signage and information updated and clearly placed
• Oversees packaging and presentation of in house made goods
• Keeps cold concessions inventory and orders as needed
• Product development ability is a plus
• Maintains food and drink storage areas clean and updated
• Coordinates area’s deep cleaning and daily maintenance with facilities manager
• Oversees the presentation of concession goods
• Responsible for special events set up and clean up
• Continues to train sevites in areas of responsibility
• Cashiers on a substitute basis when needed.

General qualifications:
• Great role model of Siddha Yoga studentship
• General understanding of overall Food Service purpose
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Able to take direction and work in a team atmosphere
• Able to delegate responsibilities to others
• Able to be on feet 4 to 6 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Serving Line Coordinator and General Assistant
Reports to: APK Head cook. Position Objective: To coordinate flow, presentation, maintenance, and schedule of serving line for both weekly and special event schedule. Also to assist in kitchen and Amrit as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties:
• Setup and cleanup the serving line for lunches, dinners, and special events.
• Create and maintain proper signage.
• Check for freshness of all food items served on the serving line and replenish or refresh items as needed.
• Maintain stock of all serving line dishes, utensils, and to-go containers.
• Coordinate and train community sevites as needed.
• Assist in kitchen as needed.
• Assist in Amrit as needed.

General Qualifications:
• Has taken at least one Intensive and has been doing at least one of the core Siddha Yoga practices on a regular basis for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrates understanding of, alignment with and commitment to the practices, philosophy and culture of the Siddha Yoga path
• Exemplifies the seva culture and values seva as a spiritual practice.
• Maintains the posture of studentship, and is committed to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and personal growth.
• Is flexible, responsive, proactive, and self-motivated in seva.
• Demonstrates a willingness to do what is needed in the moment in order to met goals and priorities.
• Is able to clearly give and receive constructive feedback in all situations including times of conflict
• Is able to manage priorities, while remaining calm, and working steadily to meet deadlines, especially under time constraints.
• Works well independently as well as with/on a team and is able to lead or follow as appropriate for the seva.

Skills:
• Attention to details of food presentation and décor.
• Can be physically quick and efficient as needed.
• Understanding of and willingness to learn serving line flow.
• Good communication skills.
• Good physical condition – able to be on feet for 3-4 hours at a time, able to lift and carry 5-10 lb.

Handyperson carries out repairs necessary for the upkeep, safety and beautification of the Ashram

Responsibilities include:
. Day to day Handyman duties and responsibilities
. Preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
. Shop and warehouse maintenance
. Interfacing with service companies and contractors as able
. Developing Maintenance and Facilities strategies with the Facilities Manager
. May take on Project Management as able

Qualifications include:
. Excellent role model of Siddha Yoga philosophy and culture.
. Handyman skills
. Skill in prioritizing and ability to juggle many projects at once
. Skill at interfacing with the "clients" which the Maintenance Department serves
. Basic plumbing and/or electrical skills (ideally)

Security

Responsibilities include:
. Acts as a welcoming presence
. Ensures safety and security
. Assists management with challenging situations
. Participates in emergency response training and planning
. Responds to emergencies

Qualities include:
. Excellent interpersonal communication skills
. Good judgment
. Effective situation assessment skills
. Holds confidence and has discrimination

To Learn More

Serving as an Ashram Sevite represents a valuable commitment to your personal spiritual journey. To discuss the Ashram Sevite Program at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland or to request an application, contact:

Seva Center
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland
1107 Stanford Ave
Oakland, California 94608

Phone: (510) 898-2700 x8833
Email: sevacenter@syaoakland.org