Join our Admin Team

Put your professional skills to work in the yoga world. We are based in Downingtown PA with 10 faculty members, 10 administrative staff members and almost 100 volunteers.

We train yoga and meditation teachers to carry the teachings of the ancient sages of India into our modern world, serving people in their interest in health, well-being, peace, joy and spiritual development.

Working for an ashram is a unique opportunity. Click here What is an Ashram? It is a fast-paced environment grounded in yogic principles of well-being, health, joy, peace and spiritual development. You also receive these unique benefits:

Weekly yoga classes.
Monthly in-services with the Spiritual head of our organization.
Organically surrounded by the ancient yogic teachings.
Work with like minded people.
Work for an organization focused on uplifting humanity.
Monthly vegetarian staff lunches provided.
33% discounts on our retreats and trainings.
Free 5-day yoga training after 6 months of employment.

To apply for one of the openings below, send a cover letter and your resume to: Turn on Javascript!. Specify the position you are applying for.

Traffic Manager

As the traffic manager, you get things done. Your job is to stay on top of all our member publications and supports, marketing publications and enrollments (sales). As the Traffic Manager, your main duty is to be a sort of traffic cop; you direct the workflow to and from internal teams and external vendors. Your measure of success is keeping projects and tasks on deadline while maintaining a high standard of quality. You accomplish by being organized, paying attention to detail, adapting, and sometimes using a diplomatic touch.

This is a full-time permanent position. While the position is remote, you will be required to come on-site occasionally. Your responsibilities are:

Ensure that publications projects and tasks move along seamlessly through the work process from start to completion.
Create and maintain publications schedules to track and prioritize responsibilities between various departments.
Supervising member publications and support, marketing publications and enrollment.
Lead a team of staff and volunteers.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.

Qualifications:

Extremely organized, methodical and detail-oriented.
Excellent communicators of concise, accurate deadline-driven information.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Patient and excellent at managing stress and pressure.
Minimum 2 years of managing staff.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with online calendars, cloud systems, databases and the ability to become familiar with new programs.
Enjoy and excel at working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

Admin Assistant for Publications Team

This is a full-time position in Downingtown PA reporting to our Traffic Manager. Onboarding and training will be in-person. Upon completion, work from home is a possibility with a minimum of 1-2 days in the office per week. Responsibilities include:

Update online content (websites, blogs, emails).
Data input and reports, maintain spreadsheets for tracking purposes.
Train and support publications staff & volunteers.
Assist with special projects.

Qualifications:

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with online calendars, cloud systems, databases and the ability to become familiar with new programs.
Excellent organization skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal & written form.
Enjoy and excel at working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Reside within 20 miles of our location.

Best Cheffing Gig Ever

No evenings. Two weekends a month. Regular hours. Quiet orderly kitchen with lots of space and friendly staff.

This is a new part-time position in Downingtown PA. We are seeking a chef to cook vegetarian meals for our students attending programs at our retreat center. Responsibilities include:

Prepare vegetarian meals for students in immersions and residents. Also prepare snacks for admin staff and food for special events.
Cooking is mainly during the day (no nights) and every other weekend. An average of 10 hours every other week.
Prepare meals and serve them when you are on-site; leave directions for heating and serving when the meal will be served later
Work with other kitchen staff and volunteers (when appropriate)
Group sizes vary from 12-24
Clean and sanitize kitchen after use, with the help of kitchen staff/volunteers
Manage food costs and report to supervisor.

Qualifications:

At least two years' professional cooking experience, management experience a plus
Knowledge of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets preferred as the household is vegetarian. Ayurvedic knowledge a plus. No raw food menus are used.
Chester County Food Handlers License.

Application Process

To apply for one of our openings, please send a cover letter and your resume to: Turn on Javascript!. Specify the position you are applying for.

Seva (Volunteer Opportunities)

We always love to welcome volunteers (sevites) who are interested in supporting the Ashram's work.

Click here for info about our Seva Program.

Join our Admin Team