IYISF AS/TT Work-Study Scholarship Program
This Work-Study Scholarship Program is designed to give students of the prestigious IYISF Advanced Studies/Teacher Training Program (AS/TT) an opportunity to support their yoga studies by volunteering their time while gaining support for their tuition. In the process, students will learn about the daily workings of the Institute and practice karma yoga.
Work study credits will be applied to the following quarter’s tuition. Schedules will be set as consistent hours with ongoing responsibilities. The Operations Administrator will supervise scholarship students and provide monthly 30-minute check-ins to help support the student’s success in the work-study program. At the time of scholarship award, the schedule and responsibilities of the student will be documented in a contract between the student, the Operations Administrator and the AS/TT Program Manager.
Students awarded the work-study scholarship must be diligent in maintaining their responsibilities with integrity. Either party reserves the right to terminate the work-study relationship at any time, for any reason, without notice. To apply for a work study position, please email info@iyisf.org.
Duties
- Answering phones and providing customer service
- Training customers/students to self-enroll in MBO
- Cleaning studios, Patanjali altar and props
- Cleaning and restocking bathrooms and student lounge
- Organizing and managing library
- Supporting office staff in a variety of administrative functions
- Coordinating teacher schedule for Saturday student teacher class
- Acting as an IYISF representative to our community members
Requirements
- Available 10-15 hours per week, working no less than three hours at a time
- Reliable, consistent, and responsible
- Computer proficient (MS products, search engines, etc)
- Familiarity with databases helpful
- Ability to work comfortably and respectfully with diverse populations
- Must be friendly and welcoming
- Must be able to clean thoroughly and joyfully and use cleaning products comfortably
To apply you will need:
- Recommendation by IYISF staff, faculty, board or community member
- Resume or some form of work/volunteer history documentation
- At least one work or volunteer reference
- Brief interview with at least two members of staff or board
IYISF General Work-Study Scholarship
The General Work-Study Scholarship is designed to make public classes and workshops accessible to students while supporting the IYISF community and facilities. Access to public classes and workshops can be gained by volunteering at specific times as need and availability . Volunteer hours must be completed before attendance in the class or workshop will be granted; NO EXCEPTIONS. General work-study hours and responsibilities will be arranged by agreement with IYISF staff, and students will be supervised by the Operations Administrator.
Students awarded the work-study scholarship must be diligent in maintaining their responsibilities with integrity. Either party reserves the right to terminate the work-study relationship at any time, for any reason, without notice. To apply for a work study position, please email info@iyisf.org.
Duties
- Answering phones and providing customer service
- Training customers/students to self-enroll in MBO
- Cleaning studios, Patanjali altar and props
- Cleaning and restocking bathrooms and student lounge
- Supporting office staff in a variety of administrative functions
- Acting as an IYISF representative to our community members
Requirements
- Reliable, consistent, and responsible
- Ability to work comfortably and respectfully with diverse populations
- Must be friendly and welcoming
- Must be able to clean thoroughly and joyfully and use cleaning products comfortably
To apply you will need:
- Recommendation by IYISF staff, faculty, board or community member
- Brief interview with at least two members of staff or board
