Join Our Staff
Join a thriving spiritual community dedicated to God-Realization and service to others. Be rewarded with a yogic atmosphere supported by group meditations and fellowship, all while immersed in the pristine forest of our private 800 acre property.
Balanced Yogic Living in Spiritual Community
Working at Song of the Morning offers the blessing of a yogic living in an established spiritual community with a rich spiritual heritage, away from the noise of the world. Our retreat is nestled in an evergreen forest with wide views to meadows and soothing sounds of Pigeon River flowing peacefully along our retreat grounds.
We are established in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi and the founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship. Learn more here.
“As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Meaningful Service
Qualified applicants offer loving full-time service that helps to fulfill our mission as a place of spiritual refreshment and relaxation for all truth thirsty souls. We offer staff a living hourly wage, affordable housing at the Retreat, and wholesome vegetarian meals. Residential staff are dedicated to studying and practicing the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
What we look for in staff members
Song of the Morning staff members are expected to be rooted in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi and the founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship.
A staff position may be right for you if you are looking for:
Deepening commitment to the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Commitment to a lifestyle of “plain living and high thinking.”
Commitment to using and applying Yoganandaji’s teachings to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Commitment to a regular meditation practice, including attending group meditations.
Desire to grow and develop interpersonal skills for living in community.
Application Requirements
You are at least 18 years old and can work full-time in a fast-paced environment.
You have established a relationship with Song of the Morning as a guest in the past year, or have completed our Karma Yoga Program in the past two years.
Taking the First Steps
We do not currently have any staff positions open.
If you are interested in joining the staff, we request that you first establish a relationship with Song of the Morning by participating in our month-long Karma Yoga Program or visiting as a guest on a weekend where you can get to know our community more.
You can email manager@songofthemorning.org to ask for recommended weekends, or click below to learn more about our Karma Yoga Program.
Are you ready to apply to join staff?
Even if a position isn’t posted, we accept applications to keep on file for potential openings that may arise. If you have already completed the recommended first steps, complete and submit this application, and send your resume and cover letter to manager@songofthemorning.org. We are open Wednesday through Sunday and you can expect a response within 48 hours after submitting your application. If you have any questions before applying, email us!