Temporary Housekeeping Staff

The Omega Institute•Rhinebeck, NY

2d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-residential, temporary position from August 30th to October 30th, 2026. We are seeking reliable staff members who can work Fridays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional weekday shifts (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) may be available for those interested in more hours. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service, and each interaction with workshop participants, faculty, and fellow staff members creates the Omega experience. We seek individuals committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission and who model our values: Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity.

Requirements

Timely, reliable, and service-oriented individual.
Team player.
Valid driver's license.
Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.
Ability to work constantly in outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to frequently move items that weigh 50 pounds for various needs.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to observe details at close range.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license for operation of golf carts

Responsibilities

Maintaining the cleanliness of public bathrooms.
Preparing participant housing on transition days (Fridays and Sundays).
Linen pick-up and delivery.
Ordering and delivery of paper products and supplies.
Cleaning public bathrooms.
Making beds in guest rooms.
Stocking paper supplies.
Washing, drying, and folding linens, blankets, etc. in Omega's operational laundry facility.
Plunging and cleaning clogged toilets.
Creating kits of linens to be used to make beds in guest rooms.
Maintaining general order in all Housekeeping spaces (including storage spaces located throughout campus).
Delivery of supplies requested by other departments.
Pick-up of dirty linens from other departments.
Using two-way radio for communications with other Housekeeping staff members and other departments.
Attendance at team meeting(s) on transition days.
Giving direction and training to part-time staff who work in Housekeeping on transition days.
Other duties as required by Supervisor.