Serve with Purpose, Live with Joy: Yogaville Staff Opportunities
Be part of a supportive community focused on spiritual development, mindful living, and service to others. View open positionsMore InformationOur Mission: Living and Sharing the Teachings of Integral Yoga
We have a mission at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville — To practice, live, and impart the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda, to experience supreme peace and joy, and to share that peace and joy with one and all.
We dedicate ourselves to our service while enjoying many Ashram offerings: Hatha Yoga, meditation, Satsang, Puja, Kirtan, scripture studies, programs, teacher trainings, sacred sites, nature, hiking trails, spiritual community, vegetarian meals, and more. All are encouraged to commit to their spiritual practice. We can all experience supreme peace and joy.
Guided by our values and lifestyle principles, staff members help to maintain the Ashram’s atmosphere for the benefit of all. Applicants are required to have successfully completed a month-long residential Teacher Training or Residential Program and be committed to the values of Integral Yoga.
Karma Yoga
The purpose of Yoga and of living in an ashram is to help you know your own true nature, true Self within. You are the Knower. You are the Self, but you have forgotten who you are. You identify with the “doer.” You may question, “Then, why do you ask me to go and dig the ground? I want to experience God.”
To prepare yourself to experience God you have to clean out all the impediments that are in the way. So, while you pull the weeds outside, you are pulling the weeds in the mind. When you remove the rock, you are taking out the rocks inside. That is the meaning, the purpose of Karma Yoga.
— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Core Values
We ask ourselves to bring a sincere, positive intention to every job and to hold love as the underlying motivation in our daily work. Our Core Values support our ability to work together in harmony.
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Peace
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Control of the Mind
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Faith and Trust
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Love and Compassion
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Selfless Service
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Integrity
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Interfaith Harmony
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Healthy Living
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Harmony with Nature
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Ethical Foundation
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Equal Opportunity
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Our employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Ashram will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
My sincere wish and prayer is that one day we will all realize our essential oneness, enjoy our differences and live together as one universal family.
— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Employment Benefits
Full-time positions require 32-40 hours per week, part-time 15-25 hours per week.
Part-time Employees benefits:
- Free community Hatha Yoga classes, meditation sessions, Saturday night Satsang, pujas, weekly evening talks, and spiritual discussion classes
- 3 free vegetarian meals per day for yourself and children
- Free attendance of select weekend workshops/programs once per quarter – 3 community spots available on a first-come/first-serve basis
- Free subscription to IYTV
- 20% discount at the Integral Yoga Natural Food Store, 10% discount at LOTUS and Sivananda Hall gift shops
- Discounted Teacher Training (after 1 year of employment)
Full-time Employee benefits:
- All Part-time Employee Benefits plus…
- 3 free vegetarian meals per day for yourself, your spouse and children
- Dental insurance (after 3 months of employment)
- 5 Holidays and 6 Wellness days per year (after 30 days of employment)
- 5 Vacation days per year (after 1 year of employment), increasing with years of service
- 50% discount on local Ashram workshops, programs, and retreats – when free spots are unavailable (after 3 months of employment)
- A complimentary once-a-year, 2-night stay at the Ashram for an employee’s family or friends. Maximum of 2 LGH rooms. (After 6 months of employment).
- Have student loans? You may qualify for, or be able to work towards, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Benefits related to in-person activity may be temporarily moved online or be unavailable due to the pandemic
Open Positions
Select a posting below to view more information
- YFCU Administrative Assistant
- Academy Director
- Guest Services Director
- Maintenance Technician
- Farm Manager
Yogaville Federal Credit Union Position Available
Part Time Teller/Member Service Representative/Administrative Assistant Position is available with the Yogaville Federal Credit Union.
The Position involves serving the Credit Union Members and assisting the Credit Union Management.
Good Communication and basic math skills are required.
Bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is preferred, as well as computer training and experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel programs.
We will provide training. Position is for 15 hours per week. The hours will generally be
mornings 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The starting salary is $14.00 per hour.
To receive a job application
contact Ramesh McCaw at 434-969-1225 or yfcu@yogaville.org.
Academy Director
Full-Time Position
We are searching for a charismatic Academy Director who can successfully guide, nurture and expand the transformative experiences of Integral Yoga programming.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Integral Yoga Academy and its staff:
- Determine and coordinate logistics for annual Teacher Trainings (TT’s) and expand
upon our current offerings - Manage Academy staff, including the Academy Manager and the Academy
Administrator - Supervise weekend programming and provide support to presenters and participants as
necessary - Stay informed of changes and developments from Yoga Alliance, the International
Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and the Teachers Council - Liaison with other Ashram departments in regards to TT’s and programs
- Ensure our website stays up-to-date by working closely with our webmaster
The Academy Director also oversees the following departments:
- Program Development: Develop profitable programs and workshops at the Ashram
and provide financial oversight and recordkeeping for all programming - Content Creation & Marketing: Develop and implement advertising strategies,
including promotion on social media - Audio/Visual (A/V): Assist in coordinating A/V needs to for programs and teacher
trainings - Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA): Support the IYTA director
Requirements
- Completion of the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Program
- Basic computer skills (MS Office and Google Suite) and the ability to learn AV basics
- Highly person-oriented with strong customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain calm under pressure
Questions?
Contact Karuna at karuna@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 ext. 126.
Guest Services Director
Full-Time Position
We are searching for an energetic, enterprising Guest Services Director. The Director ensures an optimal guest experience for everyone visiting the Ashram by successfully managing our Guest Services and Group Services departments, along with the Ashram Reservation Center (ARC).
Responsibilities
- Oversee weekday and weekend scheduling
- Manage staff in ARC and the Guest and Group Services departments
- Approve group reservations and supervise logistics of group stays
- Oversee ARC and approve financial aid
- Oversee and develop personal retreats to enhance the Ashram guest experience
Requirements
- Completion of the Living Yoga Training (LYT) program or an Integral Yoga 200- hour Teacher Training program
- Basic computer skills (MS Office and Google Suite)
Questions?
Contact Karuna at karuna@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 ext. 126.
Maintenance Technician
Full-Time Position
We are searching for an addition to our Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Technician / Security Assistant position will assist with the daily maintenance of all Ashram facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, painting, landscaping, etc.
- Inspect and help provide oversight to hired contractors while they are working on site.
- Receive directions and complete tasks in a positive and timely fashion.
- Ability to build wood frame structures, perform common building repairs, problem solve, and source supplies from various locations.
- Perform any other tasks as directed.
- Work with our security team and fill in when needed by making rounds on the property, locking gates and doors at dusk, and reporting any suspicious activity to the Operations Manager or calling proper authorities if needed.
Job Requirements
- Completion of either the LYT program, IY Yoga Teacher Training or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Work in all kinds of inclement weather
- Ability to lift, bend over, be on your feet and be outside for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive during the workday as required.
Questions?
Contact Turiya at operations@yogaville.org or 812-371-2249.
Farm Manager
Full or Possible Part-Time Position
We are searching for an independent self-starter who loves nature and being outdoors. As our organic farm manager, you will be responsible for running all aspects of the farm.
Responsibilities
- Working with our customers to help determine what and when to plant.
- Staying within the farm operating budget.
- Training/guiding volunteer staff with regular turnover to help on the farm while providing the volunteers with a positive experience working with the soil and Mother Earth.
- Maintaining and growing the farm compost pile.
- Operating farm equipment as needed and working with our maintenance department to assure proper maintenance is taking place.
- Keeping the grounds of the farm neat and clean.
- Maintaining and upgrading green houses, sheds and barns.
- Running the weekly farmer’s market.
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
- Working cooperatively with others and complying with all Ashram policies and procedures.
- Completing regularly scheduled kitchen clean up once per week.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Completion of either the LYT program, IY Yoga Teacher training or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and be patient while training new help on a regular basis
- Ability to operate farm equipment is a plus
- Work in all kinds of inclement weather
- Ability to lift, bend over, be on your feet and be outside for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive during the workday as required.
Questions?
Contact Turiya at operations@yogaville.org or 812-371-2249.
If you have any interest in employment at the Ashram, we welcome you to apply. Thank you!