Staff Application Contact Information Name * First Name Last Name Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Email * Primary Phone * Country (###) ### #### Personal Information Do you have family, work, school, or other obligations that you will need to attend to while on staff? * Yes No Do you have pets? * Yes No Do you have significant financial obligations that would continue while being on staff? * Yes No Do you have a valid drivers license? * Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a felony? * Yes No Please let us know of any dietary restrictions you may have. Work Related Information Which of these areas of Song of the Morning's operations do you feel called to serve? * Check all that apply. Kitchen/Cooking Cleaning/Housekeeping Maintenance Gardening/Lawn Care Guest Services/Office/Admin Marketing/Media General Support Use this box to tell us why you are drawn to these areas of service, and elaborate as necessary about the role you envision for yourself at Song of the Morning. Why do you feel you are an ideal candidate for this role and its responsibilities? Please share as honestly and candidly as you are able. * What other skills do you bring to Song of the Morning which you hope to contribute during your time here? Are there any skills you are interested in learning or further developing while employed at Song of the Morning? All employees at Song of the Morning are also assigned simple, manual labor tasks in addition to their primary job responsibilities. Please read the following list of common tasks, and share with us your experience and comfort with work of this kind. Please also let us know if you have any physical limitations, phobias or other restrictions that would impact you: * - Dish washing in a commercial kitchen which can include long hours on your feet during busy retreats - Housekeeping using a variety of cleaning products - Detail oriented deep cleaning projects that may require bending and squatting - Shoveling snow from walk ways during winter - Simple home improvement projects such as painting - Using ladders to access lights and areas that need dusting or cleaning What would be your ideal start date, and what can you tell us about how long you hope to live and serve at Song of the Morning? Community Living Employment at Song of the Morning is most suited for individuals who are looking for inner growth through participation in spiritual community, with professional opportunities available depending on the applicants' interests, aptitudes, and amibitions. Low-rent housing for a (small) private room and delicious vegetarian meals are provided for all residential staff members. Full private apartments are available for residential staff members who make a longer term commitment to service at Song of the Morning. The ideal candidate would feel that living and serving at a residential retreat center is deeply aligned with their highest personal, spiritual and professional goals. There is possibility for locally situated individuals to commute from home, but only in rare cases or with part-time employment arrangements. Are you interested in a residential position at Song of the Morning or would you rather explore the possibility of part-time employment as a commuter? Please share why you are feeling drawn to working in a spiritualized atmosphere and being a part of an intentional community. * Spiritual Background Are you familiar with Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings? If so explain how. * We highly recommend those interested in a staff position who are not yet familiar with Yogananda's teachings to first apply for our Karma Yoga Program. Please share about your own spiritual path and journey. * References Please list three references with whom you feel can provide us with a testimony to your ability to: - interact mindfully in a group/community setting - adapt to change in a fast paced environment - work with focus and dedication alongside a team - follow through with a task/project - be self motivated and thorough, with an attention to detail When we reach out to a reference, we will request a response within 7 days, so please be sure to provide up to date contact information for people you feel confident will be available to respond. Name Reference 1 Email Please share with us of the context of your relationship with this person. Name Reference 2 Please share with us of the context of your relationship with this person. Email Name Reference 3 Email Please share with us of the context of your relationship with this person. Is there any other information that we should consider to help make our decision? Thank you!
