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3HO is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire everyone everywhere to realize their full potential through the uplifting experience of Kundalini Yoga and a yogic lifestyle. We support our members in finding clarity, confidence, and strength by connecting with their true selves and in living fully and deeply by embracing yogic practices that foster happiness, health, and holiness.

We provide practical resources for newcomers to help them establish a daily Kundalini Yoga practice, as well as time-tested tools to deepen and broaden one’s practice, and life practices to free oneself from anxiety, stress, and addiction. Together we make up a community of committed, connected, and welcoming practitioners and teachers who enjoy sharing, serving, and receiving support from others on the journey.

Job Opening: 3HO International Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/IKYTA Executive Director

Status: Must be a US citizen or have the required documentation to work in the US. 

Location: Remote with attendance at Solstices and possibly other in-person events, exempt position (exempt from overtime)

Overview: 3HO’s mission is to share a healthy, happy, and holy way of life, based on The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan. We actively promote Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, and Humanology as taught by the Master of Kundalini Yoga, and support the full breadth of his teachings. We foster leaders and communities that authentically embrace and live by these teachings, becoming beacons of inspiration.

Reporting to the Chair of the 3HO Board, the CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of 3HO’s operations, including organizing Summer and Winter Solstices, Living 3HO online events, marketing, budgeting, fundraising, and staff management for 3HO International, Spiritual Names, and IKYTA (the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association).

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:
– Successfully deliver the strategic vision of the 3HO Board
– Achieve organizational and financial goals and objectives for 3HO and IKYTA

2. Events to share the teachings of Yogi Bhajan :
– Oversee the planning, budgeting, and marketing for Summer and Winter Solstice
– Work with the Marketing Department to plan the content of Living 3HO online events
– Work with IKYTA Coordinator on issues facing IKYTA and National Teachers Associations

3. Financial Management & Reporting:
– Manage the annual budget and prepare the CCC grant proposal along with the CFO
– Work with each department to review and manage their budgets 
– Approve all expenses and staff invoices
– Submit quarterly reports to the SSSC
– Review monthly financial reports and credit card statements

4. Staff Management:
– Coordinate staff meetings to connect the work of all areas and build team spirit.
– Approve the hiring, firing, and training of staff

5. Governance and Compliance:
– Ensure compliance with the organizations policies, procedures, and bylaws
– Confer with legal and HR personnel as needed to resolve internal and external complaints
– Provide updates, accomplishments, challenges to the 3HO Board on a regular basis

Qualifications such as:

– University degree in a related field
– 3 years work experience as a CEO or similar leadership position
– Kundalini Yoga teacher and practitioner
– Management experience in a non-profit organization
– Non-profit Board experience

Skills and Abilities:

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
– Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively
– Proficiency in financial management
– Experience with project management and team supervision
– Adaptability and flexibility in a challenging work environment
– Successful fundraising experience

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Salary range: $75,000-$85,000

Please submit a current photo, resume, and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this position to: [email protected] . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB OPENING: 3HO Summer Solstice Director

Job Status: Must be a US citizen or have the required documentation to work in the US. 

Overview: The Solstice Director works part-time from home in the months leading up to Summer Solstice (June 13-21) in NM, arrives 8-9 days early, and stays on-site until June 23. In June this position requires extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, for which the Director is paid time and a half.

The overarching responsibility of the Solstice Director is to ensure the safety and well-being of all campers, especially in the event of an emergency. The Director’s responsibilities include logistics, administrative tasks, procuring Solstice Area Managers, training new Managers, creating team spirit among Managers, and other tasks identified below or as requested by the 3HO CEO.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

  • Communicate efficiently with contractors, area managers, and volunteer staff
  • Work in collaboration with the other 3HO departments to align and support Summer Solstice
  • Multi-task and manage changing priorities and frequent interruptions with accuracy in a stressful environment
  • Assist with on-site Event Setup, Live Event Production and Event Breakdown
  • Work closely with Security area managers and paid Security personnel to ensure the safe running of the camp
  •   Situational awareness of weather conditions to plan for potential evacuation or sheltering in place. Lead teams to move campers swiftly and safely
  •   Rehearse emergency protocols and lead key staff to take swift action as needed for sheltering in place or safely evacuating

Project Management

  • Work in collaboration with 3HO events staff to update or implement new policies, procedures and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all event areas
  • Assist in managing expenses before and during event to stay within budget; handle invoices and PO’s; process outstanding supplier invoices after the event
  • Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event-related operations as needed prior to the event
  • Create communication reports specialized for event management in Google Docs for 3HO CEO
  • Support the process of evaluating and improving event operations and event needs, both strategically and financially, for future years’ planning
  • Post Event Wrap Up – assist Set-Up Area Manager with close-out tasks onsite; lead post-event wrap-up meetings
  • Create a summary of the event survey feedback from participants

Staffing

  • Event Staffing – contact Solstice area managers to see if they will assist at Summer Solstice 2025; recruit new managers as needed; support area managers to recruit team members
  • At Solstice, check in daily with area managers to ensure successful completion of their operational duties

Supply Ordering

  • Work with potential and existing event suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best prices and services
  • Place orders with Solstice suppliers, including but not limited to food, A/V equipment, internet service, vehicles, radios, porto-potties, office supplies

Skills and Qualifications

  • Committed to the larger vision of 3HO
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Ability to take care of Solstice participants needs while following company procedures
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct with all Solstice staff, volunteers, participants
  • Dependable and trustworthy to deliver the job with excellence
  • Ability to use thinking and reasoning to analyze and solve problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary range: $18,000-$28,000

To Apply: email [email protected] by November 10th. Include your resume, a headshot, and two paragraphs describing why you are inspired to serve as Summer Solstice Director.