Opportunities

Retreat Housekeeping & Guest Hospitality

Location: Brattleboro, VT
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible, based around retreat programming

Description
Sētu Vermont is seeking a part-time team member for a dual-role position focused on housekeeping and guest hospitality. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful, detail-oriented work and also feels comfortable warmly engaging with guests in a calm retreat environment.

The position combines weekday housekeeping responsibilities with weekend breakfast and hospitality support during retreats. No Ayurvedic cooking experience is required. We provide training and support.

Responsibilities:

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare guest rooms and cabins between stays

• Dust, vacuum, sanitize bathrooms, make beds, and restock linens and toiletries

• Support light laundry responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in shared spaces

• Monitor and communicate supply inventory needs

• Help maintain a calm, welcoming, and high-standard retreat environment

Breakfast & Guest Hospitality Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly during breakfast and morning hours

• Prepare and serve simple vegetarian breakfasts from a provided menu

• Set up and clean the dining area

• Offer attentive hospitality that helps guests feel comfortable and cared for during their retreat experience

Qualifications:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

• Detail-oriented with high cleanliness standards

• Friendly and comfortable interacting with guests

• Comfortable with physical work including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and walking on uneven terrain

• Open to learning about Ayurvedic hospitality and vegetarian food service

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Experience in housekeeping, hospitality, or food service is a plus, but not required

• Reliable transportation is required

Schedule & Hours:

• Part-time position averaging approximately 12–20 hours per week throughout the year

• Weekday housekeeping shifts are typically one to two 8-hour shifts per week

• Weekend breakfast and hospitality shifts are generally one or two mornings per week from 7:30 AM–1:30 PM during retreats

• Some weeks may be lighter, while active retreat weeks may offer additional hours

• Planned retreat center closure periods are communicated in advance

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• Employee discount

• Opportunities for pay increases and expanded responsibilities over time

To Apply:
Please apply to info@se-tu.org with your resume and a brief cover letter sharing a little about yourself and why this role interests you.

Massage Therapist

Location: Brattleboro, VT
Job Type: Part-Time Weekend Position
Schedule: Consistent weekend schedule

Description:

Sētu Vermont is seeking a skilled, grounded, and compassionate massage therapist to join our growing Ayurvedic retreat and wellness center in West Brattleboro, Vermont. This role is ideal for someone who loves hands-on healing work, is excited by Ayurveda, and wants to grow with a center that is expanding its Panchakarma and bodywork offerings over time.

The core of this role is providing professional Abhyanga and related Ayurvedic bodywork sessions in a calm, client-centered environment. This position is also a strong fit for someone who enjoys being part of a small team and contributing to guest experience and spa operations beyond direct treatment time.

Candidates with Abhyanga training are especially encouraged to apply. Panchakarma support experience, Shirodhara training, Ayurvedic facial skills, or other Ayurvedic bodywork experience are all a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 45- to 90-minute Abhyanga and related bodywork sessions by appointment

• Create a warm, attentive, and therapeutic client experience before, during, and after treatment

• Assess clients within scope of practice and adapt pressure, pace, and technique appropriately

• Prepare, reset, and maintain treatment rooms and supplies to Sētu standards

• Support spa readiness, treatment-flow improvements, client education support, and other operational needs during slower periods

• Communicate professionally with clients and team members

• Contribute to a calm, collaborative, healing-centered work environment

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited massage therapy program

• Massage therapy license preferred; applicants currently in process may be considered depending on fit

• Training in Abhyanga, Asian bodywork, Ayurveda, or related modalities is strongly preferred

• Panchakarma experience, Shirodhara training, Ayurvedic facials, or other Ayurvedic bodywork skills are a plus

• Strong communication skills, professionalism, physical stamina, and attention to detail

• Genuine interest in Ayurveda and willingness to grow within a specialized healing environment

• Reliable transportation required

• Weekend availability required

Compensation & Schedule:

• Part-time weekend role with a consistent weekly schedule

• Starting weekly earnings typically range around $350 per week, with opportunities to earn $500–$600+ during busier retreat weeks, including tips

• Details regarding session rates, non-client hours, and long-term growth opportunities will be discussed during the interview process

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Opportunities for advancement and expanded responsibilities

• Opportunity to work within a healing-centered retreat environment immersed in Ayurvedic culture and wellness practices

• Team members may occasionally have opportunities to participate in selected retreat programming when scheduling allows

To Apply:

Please apply to info@se-tu.org with your resume and a brief cover letter sharing a little about yourself and why this role interests you.