Esalen Institute

SAFETY MANAGER

Big Sur, California

Sponsorship not specified$63k-$80kDetected 97 days ago

SparkIncident ResponseHRLeadershipCommunicationOSHA

About the role

The Safety Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture of preparedness and protection at the Esalen Institute.
The Safety Manager also ensures that Esalen meets all relevant safety certifications and complies with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and regularly update Esalen's emergency and crisis SOPs in coordination with the Director of Safety.
Support real-time application of SOPs during crises or drills.
Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure alignment with organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
Manage the front gate personnel and schedule as Esalen's 24/7 safety and security touchpoint.
Activate and lead incident response protocols in alignment with SOPs.
Support communication and coordination with outside emergency services when applicable.
Ensure Esalen's ongoing compliance with OSHA, CAL/OSHA, fire codes, building codes, and other applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Collaborate with Facilities and Operations teams to resolve safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all staff safety and training documentation is uploaded to employee files, and along with Human Resources maintains the calendar for recurrent safety related training for all staff.
Support of Director of Safety

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in safety, emergency response, security, or risk management.
Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness, crisis response, and safety protocols.
Familiarity with OSHA, CAL/OSHA, and fire/life safety codes.
Experience coordinating safety training and managing incident documentation.
With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.
Maintain all required documentation and manage processes for inspections, certifications, and safety audits.
Track and renew required certifications and licenses (e.g., AED, CPR/First Aid, fire extinguishers, evacuation maps)
Calm, clear communicator and skilled organizer under pressure.
Ability to lead in urgent situations with a grounded, professional demeanor.
Esalen functions best when all staff work toward the common mission of encouraging everyone to reach our highest human potential. With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on Esalen's and your team's needs.
The pay for this position is commensurate with experience. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off. Esalen gives teammates access to an extensive range of daily experiential classes (yoga, dance, tai chi, and meditation), ongoing in-house education and training programs, and scholarship for Esalen workshops and massage.
Esalen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Nice to have

CPR/First Aid certification required
ICS/NIMS or FEMA training preferred.
Experience in a residential, retreat, or nonprofit setting is a plus.

Benefits

This role includes a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.
Own the safety training calendar, coordinating regular drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, evacuation) and ongoing education for staff and residents.
At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences.

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