Stewards and service guests will typically be supporting the Monastic Academy’s Buildings and Grounds department. Daily tasks include cooking meals, cleaning and maintaining the facilities, and setting up for retreats or other programs. Depending on the season there are often special projects, such as trail maintenance, building projects, or snow removal.
For residents the work culture at the Monastic Academy is part growing non-profit and part startup, and the responsibilities are varied and eclectic.
One day you might be working on a new marketing campaign, the next day you’ll be creating a new teaching program, and the next you’ll be cooking a meal for the community.
While the mission is for the benefit of all, the tactics and strategies used borrow heavily from the startup world. As such, you’ll find yourself regularly experimenting with new technologies and organizational practices to optimize performance and results.