Job Openings Core Staff

If you are interested in coming to live and work at Dechen Chöling, please get in touch with us, even if you do not see a vacancy that would suit you. The team structure here is not set in stone, people sometimes move departments, so let us know if you think you would fit into our community. 

We are recruiting for the following long-term positions, which are paid and require a 1-3 year commitment: 

• Head of Personnel - open from March

• Office Assistant - open now

In this role you will work in our Front Office and assist all registration, accommodation and payment procedures as well as further administration tasks such as organizing our shuttle service. You will also assist the Head of Office as needed and cover her absence time.
We are looking for a flexible team player who is not afraid of working with a database. Both strong French and English language skills needed as well as good communication skills.
This position is open from now on. It is paid and requires at least a one year commitment.

• Kitchen Assistant - open from April

• Assistant (Facilities/Kitchen) - open from April

Contact personnel@dechencholing.org or apply directly online.

Staff conditions

The working day is varied and depends on your role and department. Staff have the opportunity for at least two hours of personal practice per day, regular teachings by local and visiting teachers, community celebrations, study classes and, in the summer, the Dechen Chöling tradition of swimming in the near-by River Vienne.

The day starts at 9am with morning meditation, followed by the “daily gathering”, where work and other issues are discussed.

• All staff participate on a rota to do household jobs.
• Practice times are in the morning before the daily gathering and in the evening from 6-7 pm.
• There are two days off per week
• All staff have a meditation instructor and the opportunity for regular interviews.
• All staff go through a probationary period for the first month to see if they and Dechen Chöling are happy with the arrangement before making a longer term commitment.
• Staff receive 5 weeks holiday per year.