Volunteer Position Description

Position Details:

Title: General Team Support
Reports to: Primary reporting line to a Team Leader
Type: Part-time
Location: Remote
Hours: 30 hours per month, usually scheduled at your discretion

About the Center for Contemplative Research (CCR):

The Center for Contemplative Research in Crestone, Colorado, has been founded by Dr. Alan Wallace with the blessings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Our purpose is to join contemplative and scientific inquiry to create a new science of consciousness. We provide a conducive environment at our hermitage for deep contemplative study and practice, while collaborating with scientists on studies exploring the potentials of human consciousness and the cultivation of genuine happiness. We believe that this work is essential to advance knowledge, wisdom and well-being - helping to restore balance where it has been lost, in the lives of individuals and in the global community as a whole.

Job overview:

Most of what CCR is accomplishing is done through the kindness of volunteers who engage with each other remotely on teams. The teams meet to plan and execute the strategies that have been developed to manifest the vision stated above. A team leader organizes this and directs the general team support members in responding to defined responsibilities. Everyone works collegially but individual tasks usually relate one’s strengths and interests.

Teams: Hermitage Support, Scientific Research, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Community & HR, Property Development, Finance, Governance, Operations, International Growth

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with other team members in planning and executing tasks that support CCR’s goals.
• Take responsibility for being sure the whole team can meet its goals.
• Learn new skills when needed to accomplish tasks.
• Meet deadlines or let the Team Leader know, as soon as you do, that it is not possible.
• Offer feedback to others with honesty, generosity and patience.
• Be responsive to suggestions from others.
• Ask for help when needed to accomplish any of the above.

Preferred Job Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with the responsibilities similar to those of specified team.
• Skill with common applications for word processing and digital communications.
• Ability to independently plan and execute a sequence of actions that addresses a defined responsibility.
• Experience with Contemplative Inquiry such as a meditation practice.
• Familiarity with the work of B. Alan Wallace or other proponents of Contemplative Inquiry in any spiritual tradition or scientific endeavor.

Preferred Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently remotely.
• Strong ethics and accountability.
• Ability to work well with other team members with a kind and caring attitude.
• Inspired by the CCR’s purpose, mission, and vision.