Work opportunities
WELLNESS STAFF
(WORK TRADE)
Our transformational gathering space is always looking for intuitive healers, teachers and body workers that have dedicated their art to the altar of life. Come and share your healing gifts in a community surrounded by sacred mountains and forest. We are seeking multifaceted individuals with several offerings to share.
We believe in reciprocal abundance for you and our gathering space and compensation and room and board will be provided in right relationship with you and your gifts. Applicants must be certified yoga teachers with a minimum of two years teaching experience as well as training in at least one facet of massage therapy, with minimum one year experience sharing their healing services.
Ideal candidates will show initiative, be passionate about sharing their love for wellness, and be excited to connect with Forest guests to enhance their retreat experience.
Minimum commitment is 3 months to be considered; longer commitments are prioritized. Please complete the Application Form to register. Potential candidates will be scheduled for an online interview.
A $250 deposit is required to hold your position and will be refunded upon successful completion of your work trade. Shared accommodation is offered with full board. Bilingual in both Spanish and English is required.
WELLNESS TEAM LEADER
(STIPEND POSITION)
Are you passionate about leading a small team of healers and teachers in a transformational gathering space in the heart of the mountains of Guatemala?
This role is designed to support the daily running of yoga classes and wellness services and establish Kawoq Forest's vision of being a transformational wellness gathering space while providing quality hospitality to retreat guests. Leading and organizing skills are required to manage a small team, host events and wellness gatherings, create schedules, and train our Wellness Staff to offer individual Wellness Consultations for guests.
The Wellness Team Leader supports the Operations Manager in daily and weekly operations of the Forest while running the Wellness Team and offerings as well as our external Retreats Manager in the promotion of wellness services and providing services to retreat groups Fill out the Wellness Team Leader Application (here and below) and share your suitability for this new position.
Minimum commitment is 6 months. We believe in reciprocal abundance for you and our gathering space and compensation and room and board will be provided in right relationship with you and your gifts. Private accommodation, full board and accurate stipend offered. Bilingual in both Spanish and English is required.
Applications are closed for this position currently.
Sanne’s Wellness Staff Experience…
"I started working at KAWOQ Forest in March and ended up staying much longer than expected!
It is a beautiful place tucked in the mountain, surrounded by nature and tranquility. This type of living environment was very important to me. Since arriving here my body has been reconnecting with nature’s cycle again, and it feels really good.
The workshop spaces are beautiful… Besides that we are free to host a workshop of our own liking, and of course our therapies. I am basically sharing that what I love in a place that provides me safety, grounding and an income, as well as enough time for myself and to explore. I am grateful for my time here so far."
MEDIA CREATIONS INTERN
(WORK TRADE)
Commitment: Minimum of 3 months
Criteria: This position begins with a training and trial period of two weeks. The expected duration of the engagement is at least three months. The position is face-to-face. Photography and videography experience required. The portfolio of content of the applicants will be reviewed to verify their compatibility with the mission and vision of The Forest. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
Job Purpose: The purpose of the Media Creations Intern is to support content creation, brand expansion and digital presence of Kawoq Forest through audio-visuals. It is intended to help create a brand narrative and aesthetic through content creation.
Compensation: The position is exchanged for food and lodging at Kawoq Forest facilities.
Interested?
Write us with your cv and portfolio to info@kawoqforest.com
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
(WORK TRADE)
Commitment: 20 hours/week for 6-12 months
Criteria: This position begins with a training and trial period of one month. The expected duration of the engagement is at least six months. The position is face-to-face. Social media marketing experience, basic graphic design, and strong writing skills are required. The portfolio of managed accounts and/or personal social media accounts of the applicants will be reviewed to verify their compatibility with the mission and vision of The Forest. Bilingual in both Spanish and English is required.
Job Purpose: The purpose of the Social Media Intern is to skillfully manage the Forest’s online social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, and possibly other accounts, co-create two newsletters each month, and be a source of creativity for the digital presence of The Forest.
Compensation: The position is exchanged for food and lodging at the Forest facilities.
Applications are currently closed for this position.
Michelle’s Wellness Staff Experience…
When I arrived at Kawoq forest, what I wanted the most was to reconnect with my practice and my service. Upon arrival, I found myself in a beautiful place filled with incredible teachers and therapists.
In the midst of adjusting to a new group and a new country, my room felt like a safe haven, and I was welcomed with delicious food. Gradually, I began to share my services, my classes, and my magic. I loved spending time in the kitchen listening to the locals laugh and talk in their language.
For me, Kawoq felt like home, one of those beautiful homes that remind you of your greatness and the greatness of others, the ones that lovingly teach you ways to improve and inspire you to continue sharing your medicine wherever you go.
Thank you, Kawoq, for making me feel part of a community, for accepting me, and for enriching me.