Administrative Assistant
Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest.
Hours: Approx. 4-5 hrs/week
Location: Remote
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: August 1, 2021 (flexible)
Oren is seeking an experienced administrative assistant to support his work teaching meditation and communication. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and interested in making a long-term commitment to the position (minimum 3-5 years). They are ideally familiar with the Dharma, mindfulness practice, and preferably a student of Mindful Communication or Nonviolent Communication.
This is a remote position with flexible hours, generally every other day for 30-90 minutes, Monday through Saturday. However, when Oren is hosting an online retreat, class or other event, the position requires checking email every day for at least one week prior to the event, as well as being available online at a designated time to respond to questions and requests on the first day of the event.
You will be working closely with Oren and will have the opportunity (if interested) to attend online events for free and connect periodically about your meditation practice outside of formal work hours. If you believe that you can offer the support requested and are interested in making a long-term commitment to the position, we invite you to fill out the application below.
Thank you for your interest! Due to the number of applications received, we have closed the application process early.
Job Duties:
Monitor inbox and respond to general inquiries, requests and emails
Process online registration for events (data entry, email)
Send periodic reminders and confirmations for online events
Coordinate logistics for events with local sanghas and meditation centers
Occasional data entry (email sign-ups from in-person events)
Track all details pertaining to the above areas
General administrative support on an as-needed basis
Required Skills and Competencies:
Tech savvy and complete ease with email, Google calendar, Google docs & Google spreadsheets
Regularly available online every other day
Self-directed and reliable
Excellent organization and project management skills
Attention to detail, well-organized and thorough
Ability to see what needs to be done and take the initiative
Highly competent communicator
Genuine desire to support Oren’s teaching
Requested Experience / Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience in some / all of the following areas:
Buddhist meditation or secular mindfulness practice
Familiarity with Nonviolent Communication or Oren’s teaching