Zoom Hosts

Zoom hosts will support online offerings, including Wednesday evening meditations, programs (such as Community Circles, Closer Than We Think), and daylong and weekend retreats.

A host may be asked to assist with one or more of the following tasks, depending on your level of experience with hosting or co-hosing Zoom meetings and your availability:

  • Starting and ending meetings
  • Admitting people from the waiting room
  • Welcoming people as they arrive before the session begins
  • Muting participants when a teacher is giving a talk or meditation
  • Monitoring chat for questions
  • Setting up breakout rooms
  • Starting and stopping recordings
  • Providing technical support to participants with issues (connecting, audio, video, chat, raise hand)

You will need:

  • Technical proficiency
  • A reliable internet connection
  • Experience with hosting or co-hosting Zoom meetings is desirable, or a willingness to learn.

Time commitment can vary based on your availability, e.g. 1.5 hours a week (for our regular Wednesday night sessions), 2 hours a month (for programs), or longer periods for occasional retreats.

If you are interested in this position, please email us.


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