Breitenbush Hot Springs

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from April 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025.

Facilities Department
Off-Grid Systems Technician
$14.70 / hour
Breitenbush
The Off-grid Systems Technician is a full time employee on the Systems Team. This team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Breitenbush Hot Springs utilities, including the hydroelectric generator, backup diesel generators, domestic water pumping and filtration plant, geothermal heating systems, mineral water systems and pools, and septic systems. 
Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform daily checks of all systems and maintain desired operating performance within set specifications and regulatory guidelines
• Gather and record operating performance data
• Analyze operating data trends to predict preventative maintenance tasks and diagnose system anomalies
• Maintain compliance records and submit in a timely manner per regulations
• Thoroughly document all work in Task Management Software (Clickup)
• Maintain all system components in good working order
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Collect samples for compliance and submit in a timely manner per regulations
• Work in confined spaces
• Participate in on call program and respond to after hours emergencies
• Utilize HMI for systems monitoring and control
• Evaluate and plan and complete repair projects and assemble parts list with costs, to minimize impact to guests and community
• Participate in seasonal snow removal as needed
• Participate in team, department and coop coordination meetings 
• Engage with guests to provide direction and assistance as necessary
   
Required Qualifications:
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and work in confined spaces
• Proficient with one or more of the following: water line construction, general construction and/or operation of a water filtration or sewage utility, installing, replacing, repairing and maintaining water mains, valves, pumps, meters and hydrants. design and installation of electrical systems, wiring and controls.
• Excellent team participation and collaboration
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent service ethic
• Complex systems troubleshooting and problem solving
• Valid Oregon driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Effective communicator
• High school diploma or equivalent.
   
Desired Qualifications (a qualified candidate doesn't need to possess each of these skills but must have a basic working knowledge or ability to learn with training):
• Oregon Drinking Water Systems and Operation Certification; Cross Connection Certification; and/or construction experience.
• Familiarity with systems automation, monitoring and control (SCADA, HMI, PLC, etc.)
• Familiarity with off grid/alternative energy power generation and distribution.
• Heavy equipment operation
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Valid Oregon CDL
• Proficiency with  task management software (Clickup)

Compensation and Benefits:
• Starting wage of $14.70/hour ... AND ...

• Employer provided housing at hot springs retreat center

• Generous paid time off and wellness leave accruals

• Health insurance (100% premium covered by employer)

• Dental care (100% premium covered by employer)

• Free utilities (including high speed internet)

• Guest privileges and discounted events

• Discounted organic vegetarian meals

• Discounted massages

• Household items provided (Dr. Bronner's soap, toilet paper, etc)

• Community living in the Cascade Mountains

• Cooperative Membership opportunity

• Use of hot springs, sauna, yoga and more

• Commute to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River

Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.
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Administration
Personnel Coordinator - Human Resources
$18.38 / hour
Breitenbush
The Personnel Coordinator at Breitenbush is a key position that manages all aspects of human resources for the cooperative. This a full time, year round position.

Summary of Major Responsibilities
 
• Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperative’s hiring processes including: 
  • Recruitment 
  • Job postings 
  • Onboarding of new staff 
• Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperative’s offboarding of departing staff
• Ensure that personnel practices align with our Handbook of Agreements (HOA) and applicable State and Federal regulations
• Keep abreast of labor law and labor law changes
  • Consult with resources (legal, SHRM, external, etc.) for HR issues for which you are uncertain of implications
  • Self-schedule and attend ongoing training opportunities for HR (BOLI, EEOC, SHRM, etc.)
• Work with the Business Director (BD) to support teams in following legal practices for:
  • Hiring
  • Evaluations
  • Job performance issues
  • Leaves
  • Accidents
  • Benefits
  • Conflict resolution
  • Terminations 
  • Other employment activities
• Oversee the administration of Breitenbush benefits, unemployment and workers compensation programs
• Oversee FMLA, OFLA, and Paid Leave Oregon programs
• Organize annual Open Enrollment in April along with the administration of Breitenbush medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Work with the BD to respond to complaints and grievances; follow up with investigations and documentation as needed
• Coordinate housing for staff, working with the Community Council, and following Breitenbush policies
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed records of employment for all employees
• Participate in the Incident Management Team, as needed
• Attend: 
  • Admin Team Meetings 
  • Safety Committee Team Meetings
  • Team Coordinator Meetings
• Oversee the Employee Evaluation process: 
  • Distribute evaluation forms 
  • Follow through to ensure employee feedback is given
  • Help to craft Performance Improvement Plans, if/as needed
     
Required Qualifications
 
• Prior management, business administration, or similar experience
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time working on a computer
• Willingness to work onsite and be available by phone and radio 40 hours/week and for occasional off-hours emergencies
 
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
 
• 2+ years experience in the field of human resources and/or a Bachelor’s degree in HR
• Ability to gain a mastery level understanding of the Breitenbush Handbook of Agreements (HOA) and operating rules of the co-op
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people and temperaments
• Excellent communication skills; friendly, patient and accessible to answer requests and questions, while also diplomatically holding boundaries set by Breitenbush policies and legal standards
• Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using the following platforms: 
  • Google Suite
  • Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Organizational agility and accuracy with details
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Self-motivated, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest level of ethical behavior in the midst of a community living setting where you know and interact with employees professionally as well as socially
• Proficient regarding relevant state and federal laws and their governing jurisdictions, including but not limited to:  
  • Oregon state employment laws:  Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
  • Federal employment laws:  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • National Labor Relations Act:  National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Compensation and Benefits:
• $18.38 per hour … AND …
• Health insurance (100% premium covered by employer)
• Dental Care (100% premium covered by employer)
• Organic, vegetarian meals are provided during your working shift
• Generous paid time off and wellness leave accruals
• Employer-provided housing at hot springs retreat (potential for space for your RV/Tiny home)
• Utilities (including internet)
• Participate in and build community in the Cascade Mountains
• Use of hot springs, sauna
• Discounted massages
• Access to Daily Well Being programs like Yoga, Meditation, Dance, etc…
• Co-op membership opportunity
• Walk to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River
Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.
 
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Events
Event Coordinator
$14.70 / hour
Breitenbush
The Event Coordinator (EC) cultivates transformation for Breitenbush guests by creating a space for thought leaders to teach, and for guests to evolve in ways they never imagined.  The EC will work directly with the Marketing and Events Director and Marketing Specialist on the planning and execution of Breitenbush Hot Springs’ events programming, and assists as needed with marketing. 
From initial contact through completion, they serve as a liaison between Breitenbush and workshop/events presenters to ensure participants have a rewarding, healing experience. Specifically they support events programming in the following ways:
Duties
Pre-Event:
• Work closely with presenters and BHS teams up to a year in advance to ensure presenter needs are met
• Work with the MED and Finance to develop contracts for events
• Review past notes for each event
• Determine whether or not additional requests are appropriate
• Educate presenters on our policies, processes and protocols
• Reserve guest accommodations for events
• Release guest accommodations in time to allow for personal retreat bookings, as needed
• Collect and organize core documentation (contracts, supply packets, W-9)
• Highlight any special agreements
• Maintain frequent communication with presenters and work closely with BHS teams to ensure follow-through on presenter requests
During & Post-Event:
• Ensure event set up and take down is completed properly and on time
• Provide orientation and immediate support for on-the-ground issues and requests during workshops
• Coordinate the welcoming of presenters on land and ensure that they are adequately supported during the event.
• Work with presenters after the event to finalize the financial closeout, disseminate feedback, and complete a retrospective.
• Validate financial closeout details with Finance so that payments are delivered within 30 days of the end of each event.
• Clearly organize documentation from event retrospectives for future reference.

Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in event coordination or management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to interact and collaborate effectively with a broad range of team members, event partners, and the general public.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, delegate when necessary, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in project management tools and software is a plus.
• Experience in drafting and managing contracts. Ability to review and highlight special agreements that are compliant with Breitenbush policies. 
• Basic familiarity with creating invoices. The EC will be directly involved with budgeting, invoicing, and performing financial closeouts, in tandem with the Finance team.
• Welcoming, positive attitude: you will be the face of BHS and must remain grounded and pleasant with presenters and guests.
• High level of focus and attention to detail, including the collection and organization of core documentation.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Ability to mediate and make difficult decisions: you will have to make difficult decisions independently, the outcome of which may not be popular. In collaboration with the MED, you must diplomatically hold boundaries with presenters, guests and staff alike.
• Detail tracking: you will track many details throughout the lifecycle of each event, and will be tracking multiple events simultaneously. Organization, transparency and accountability are critical for this task management. A single mistake could carry serious consequences for guests, the organization and the community.
• Advocate for guest experience: you must have a passion for ensuring an excellent guest experience, and maintain daily awareness of guest spaces and activities. This involves representing presenter and guest needs to BHS teams as well as coaching presenters when they have questions and concerns.
• Ability to motivate teams: you must empower BHS teams to follow through with presenter requests, as appropriate. This involves great communication, giving teams as much lead time as possible with requests, working with them to create procedures and schedule changes as needed, and sometimes helping them out.
• Consistent, reliable and responsible: the Marketing and Events Team has a critical role; being ultimately responsible for a significant share of Breitenbush revenue, as well as Breitenbush’s reputation and relationship with guests and presenters upon whom the organization is dependent for its livelihood. You will make your own hours with little supervision, ensuring that you are available as needed, meeting deadlines and organizing your time efficiently.
• Thought partnership: You will collaborate with the MED, other staff, and presenters to develop creative solutions to problems and new ideas for how to conduct events and marketing.
Compensation and Benefits
• Hourly wage of $14.70, AND…
• Employer provided housing at hot springs retreat center
• Health Insurance (100% premium covered by employer)
• Dental Care (100% premium covered by employer)
• Life insurance (100% premium covered by employer)
• Free utilities (including sustainably-generated heat, electricity, and water, as well as high speed internet)
• Guest privileges and discounted events
• Free organic vegetarian meals for you, and discounted meals for guests
• Discounted massages
• Household items (Dr. Bronner’s soap, toilet paper, etc)
• Community living in the Cascade Mountains
• Unlimited access to hot springs, sauna, and wellness programs
• Commute to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River
• Co-op Membership opportunity including dividends (profit-sharing)
Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.
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