Retreat Guardians ~ On-site Full-time (Open)
April - November 2025
at The Shanti Space

This is a contract role for on-site caretakers of our centre well suited to a couple, who are friendly, approachable & welcoming to support the smooth running of retreats over the season at The Shanti Space.

General Duties:

  • Be a key support on the ground for our retreat leaders & guests

  • Undertaking gardening & tending to the maintenance and beauty of the space

  • Lighting fires and managing underfloor heating for the shala during cooler months when needed

  • Resetting yoga shala between retreats; ensuring equipment is clean, space is mopped, props are organised & space smudged (intentional / energetic clearing)

  • Manage fire applications online, liaise with partners, cleaners, volunteers & maintenance service people when needed, take care of orders of cleaning products, wood & gas for the space etc.

  • Support with our monthly community events; Ecstatic Dance & Kirtan

  • General housekeeping; keeping communal areas tidy & clean during retreats, organise the weekly laundry run

  • Ensure site safety, tidiness and cleanliness at all times

  • Administration: record of expenses

Requirements:

  • Full time (can be divided between a couple), approx 7 hrs per day, 6 days per week

  • Excellent communication, hospitality, and customer service skills

  • Warm heart and sincere desire to be of service

  • Passionate about mindful living

  • Vehicle & Driving licence

  • Strong drive, initiative, resourcefulness and attention to detail

  • Flexibility in schedule on a daily and weekly basis, and ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary

  • Confident in English & ideally Portuguese

Why work for The Shanti Space?

We are a ‘for purpose’ family run organisation creating a space that serves healing and transformation. 

The people we attract are loving and progressive, open-minded and kind hearted. 

We have a down to Earth attitude and empower our team to share their gifts and what they enjoy. You will be working with like-minded individuals looking after our wonderful retreat guests from all over the world. 

We like to create a culture of kindness, cultivating service and honesty along with offering practices such as yoga and meditation where we can. We are situated at the end of a dirt track immersed in Nature. Nevertheless, the beach is only a 15 minute drive away and there a beautiful walks in the area.

Benefits Package
Contract: arrival / training end of March, season start April - November 2025
with monthly compensation to be discussed
Simple & comfortable on-site accommodation & bills (if necessary).

Applications
Please complete the application form below.