Farm Specialist - Part Time

• Provide a variety of lectures, workshops and classes for Miraval guests relating to Animal Connection, Agriculture, Nature Connections, wellness/meditations, or any other specialized programming relating to our Cypress Creek Farm. 
• Provide one-on-one guest consultations on lifestyle issues
• Maintain materials used in the facilitation of these programs
• Develop new curriculum, as well as manage changes and improvements to existing programs based on current research, utilization and trends
• Participate in area and department meetings
• Keep balance of private availability with class schedule
• Manage attendance numbers for facilitated classes
• Collaborate to support department and resort initiatives
• Must be able to respond to a wide variety of individual guest needs in the areas of lifestyle management:
  • be familiar with health and wellness issues and be able to respond appropriately
  • be familiar with community, national and international resources for a variety of guest needs
  • be able to relate empathically and helpfully to individual guests
  • be able to meaningfully facilitate groups and workshops
  • possess good communication and public speaking skills
  • understand, practice and model mindfulness
• Fulfills marketing requests (i.e.: article requests, blog posts, etc.)

• Must proactively engage in communication with team

   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Polished and professional physical presentation, appropriate for brand representation

• Computer proficiency  

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Impeccable service skills with keen ability to foster and grow client relationships 

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must live in the Austin, TX area
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license. 
• Must be available to work in all weather conditions

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in integrative health and wellness focused programs, preferably in a spa or resort settings

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in independent practice and/or facilitating groups

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents

• Ability to respond effectively and empathically to sensitive guest issues and complaints

• Ability to write reports, lectures and articles

• Ability to create and give clear, concise presentations

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The associate is occasionally required to sit; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.