Gate Guard - Part Time
About The Position
The part-time Gate Guard role encompasses guest-service responsibilities and supports Esalen’s gate team in providing 24-hour coverage for security shifts, guest arrivals, and emergency response. The position calls for someone who can act as an authoritative enforcer while also serving as a supportive peer within the Esalen community. Duties include welcoming arrivals, monitoring radio traffic, responding to emergencies, conducting property-wide night patrols, supporting guests, preventing trespassing, managing parking, and helping prevent and resolve conflicts. The role requires working overnight and handling emergency or high-stress situations independently and as part of a team. The work environment can be physically demanding, involving lifting up to 30 pounds, moving over uneven ground, standing for long periods, and sitting at a desk while using computers and answering phones. On-site staff housing is not offered. Esalen encourages staff to participate in personal and professional development programs designed by its faculty and staff. Pay is $16.96–$21.41 per hour, commensurate with experience and internal equity.
Requirements
- Guest service experience.
- Security experience.
- Ability to work with Google Office.
- First aid and CPR training.
- Efficient task management.
- Strong moral compass.
- Strong boundary-setting ability.
- Ability to work overnight.
- Ability to work effectively in emergency or high-stress situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, maneuver on uneven ground, stand for long periods, sit at a desk, use computers, and answer phones.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome new arrivals during check-in.
- Greet staff guests and official guests.
- Monitor radio traffic.
- Manage emergency response.
- Conduct property-wide night patrols and ensure required doors are secure and locked.
- Support guests as needed.
- Prevent trespassing on the property by travelers on Highway 1.
- Manage parking.
- Prevent and resolve conflicts.
Benefits
- Access to personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
