Inspire & Enrich the World Through Your Talents
Located in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic campus and learning destination committed to creating hope for living well. Our employees are the heart of this important work in fostering a greater good in the world and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our amazing 1440 family! We are seeking like-hearted individuals to join our team - 1440 offers some of the highest wages in Santa Cruz County with a robust benefits package, and combined with a fun workplace environment you will feel deeply fulfilled both personally and professionally.
Make a meaningful difference in the 1,440 minutes of each day
Our staff does extraordinary work, so we reward them with extraordinary pay, perks and benefits! We recognize and reward our employees' efforts and achievements with annual bonuses; monthly and quarterly recognition events; cultural celebrations; and more. Our family atmosphere creates a unique workplace like no other complemented by gratitude from our staff for our approach to workplace wellness.
Healthy Life Balance
Employees enjoy the opportunity to participate in our popular 1440 Signature Classes, focused on embodied movement, creative expression, mindfulness and more. Let your energy, discovery and creativity flourish; there are a variety of classes to learn from.
Mindful Development
1440 offers employees the paid opportunity attend monthly faculty-led programs focused on leadership, personal growth, grief and healing, mindfulness and much more, allowing you to learn wellness skills you can use in your everyday life.
Nourishing Interactions
1440 has an unwavering commitment to our mission and work culture, which includes fostering relationships with our colleagues through monthly Family Lunches at which employees gather together at Kitchen Table for nutritious meals and conversations with one another.
Decompress In Nature
With more than 4 miles of private walking and hiking trails on our 75-acre campus in the redwoods, employees are encouraged to get outside on your breaks and soak in nature to nurture your body and mind, even on your days off.
Make a meaningful difference in the 1,440 minutes of each day
Our staff does extraordinary work, so we reward them with extraordinary pay, perks and benefits! We recognize and reward our employees' efforts and achievements with annual bonuses; monthly and quarterly recognition events; cultural celebrations; and more. Our family atmosphere creates a unique workplace like no other complemented by gratitude from our staff for our approach to workplace wellness.
Healthy Life Balance
Employees enjoy the opportunity to participate in our popular 1440 Signature Classes, focused on embodied movement, creative expression, mindfulness and more. Let your energy, discovery and creativity flourish; there are a variety of classes to learn from.
Mindful Development
1440 offers employees the paid opportunity attend monthly faculty-led programs focused on leadership, personal growth, grief and healing, mindfulness and much more, allowing you to learn wellness skills you can use in your everyday life.
Nourishing Interactions
1440 has an unwavering commitment to our mission and work culture, which includes fostering relationships with our colleagues through monthly Family Lunches at which employees gather together at Kitchen Table for nutritious meals and conversations with one another.
Decompress In Nature
With more than 4 miles of private walking and hiking trails on our 75-acre campus in the redwoods, employees are encouraged to get outside on your breaks and soak in nature to nurture your body and mind, even on your days off.
Additional Benefits Include*:
- Additional Benefits
- Great Place to Work Certified organization with family-oriented culture
- Generous compensation and healthcare coverage
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 4% of employee's salary
- Up to 4 weeks paid vacation/PTO per calendar year
- Paid volunteer opportunities to support local community building
- 7 paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible work schedule for part-time and on-call employees
- Quarterly awards recognition program for hourly employees and managers
- Paid training - including full day of new hire orientation training
- Monthly paid department "Conversations That Matter" meetings
- Complimentary on-site employee parking
- Private campus with 24-hour staffed security and safety department
- Merit-based annual performance increases
- Employee Discounts
- Participation in Signature Wellness Offerings
- Designated employee meditation room
- Cross-departmental training and growth opportunities
- Personal employee payroll account with online access to schedules, forms and direct deposit
*Benefits may vary based on employment status and tenure
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Be a part of creating a healing guest experience that has the potential to transform lives
At 1440 you work alongside an engaged and inclusive team. 1440 expects a high standard of execution from our colleagues, and in turn, we provide a wide range of care and benefits for each employee to be fulfilled and positively change lives.
The 1440 organizational culture is critical to each guest's journey. 1440 believes that our people are our most important resources in the service commitment we make to learning by nurturing the consciousness of excellence that rests within the heart and mind of each 1440 family member.
The 1440 Culture Principles are a pledge by every employee to the commitments we make to ourselves and one another each day to create a warm and welcoming learning environment that will allow each guest to leave with more energy than they arrived with. We utilize these culture principals in every interaction among our guests and staff, and they also create a ripple effect in our personal lives, as well.
Community building is at the center of our work at 1440 Multiversity, evident in the programs we host on campus and the work we do in our region. Ranging from our flagship philanthropic advocacy programs to support individuals in crisis to preparing and serving thousands of meals to the community during times when they need it most, employees are hands on in creating hope for living well in some of the most pivotal moments in a person's life.
1440 offers employees the opportunity to join an Authentic Service Committee that provides staff volunteer opportunities with local organizations in need of support, ranging from those addressing food insecurity to cancer support, environmental sustainability, educational initiatives and much more.
The 1440 staff takes great pride in caring for campus guests through Deep Hospitality - a love of strangers - and our guests take notice. Read recognition of our staff shared by visitors to 1440:
"My retreat experience at 1440 was life changing. Every member of the staff that I encountered was committed to creating a memorable and nourishing experience."
“The grounds are beautiful, the food was INCREDIBLE, the music playing was just what I wanted to hear and the staff...the most caring, kind and helpful people I have ever interacted with.”
The 1440 organizational culture is critical to each guest's journey. 1440 believes that our people are our most important resources in the service commitment we make to learning by nurturing the consciousness of excellence that rests within the heart and mind of each 1440 family member.
The 1440 Culture Principles are a pledge by every employee to the commitments we make to ourselves and one another each day to create a warm and welcoming learning environment that will allow each guest to leave with more energy than they arrived with. We utilize these culture principals in every interaction among our guests and staff, and they also create a ripple effect in our personal lives, as well.
Community building is at the center of our work at 1440 Multiversity, evident in the programs we host on campus and the work we do in our region. Ranging from our flagship philanthropic advocacy programs to support individuals in crisis to preparing and serving thousands of meals to the community during times when they need it most, employees are hands on in creating hope for living well in some of the most pivotal moments in a person's life.
1440 offers employees the opportunity to join an Authentic Service Committee that provides staff volunteer opportunities with local organizations in need of support, ranging from those addressing food insecurity to cancer support, environmental sustainability, educational initiatives and much more.
The 1440 staff takes great pride in caring for campus guests through Deep Hospitality - a love of strangers - and our guests take notice. Read recognition of our staff shared by visitors to 1440:
"My retreat experience at 1440 was life changing. Every member of the staff that I encountered was committed to creating a memorable and nourishing experience."
“The grounds are beautiful, the food was INCREDIBLE, the music playing was just what I wanted to hear and the staff...the most caring, kind and helpful people I have ever interacted with.”
The 1440 organizational culture is critical to each guest's journey. 1440 believes that our people are our most important resources in the service commitment we make to learning by nurturing the consciousness of excellence that rests within the heart and mind of each 1440 family member.
The 1440 Culture Principles are a pledge by every employee to the commitments we make to ourselves and one another each day to create a warm and welcoming learning environment that will allow each guest to leave with more energy than they arrived with. We utilize these culture principals in every interaction among our guests and staff, and they also create a ripple effect in our personal lives, as well.
Community building is at the center of our work at 1440 Multiversity, evident in the programs we host on campus and the work we do in our region. Ranging from our flagship philanthropic advocacy programs to support individuals in crisis to preparing and serving thousands of meals to the community during times when they need it most, employees are hands on in creating hope for living well in some of the most pivotal moments in a person's life.
1440 offers employees the opportunity to join an Authentic Service Committee that provides staff volunteer opportunities with local organizations in need of support, ranging from those addressing food insecurity to cancer support, environmental sustainability, educational initiatives and much more.
The 1440 staff takes great pride in caring for campus guests through Deep Hospitality - a love of strangers - and our guests take notice. Read recognition of our staff shared by visitors to 1440:
"My retreat experience at 1440 was life changing. Every member of the staff that I encountered was committed to creating a memorable and nourishing experience."
“The grounds are beautiful, the food was INCREDIBLE, the music playing was just what I wanted to hear and the staff...the most caring, kind and helpful people I have ever interacted with.”
Hearts of 1440
As a 1440 employee, your personal growth and professional development will blossom, grow and thrive in one of the most unique working environments imaginable surrounded by colleagues who share your passion and live authentically with presence and humility while delivering deep hospitality.
Hear from and watch some of our "hearts of 1440" — the employees who spend their time serving our campus and mission work — and learn what brought them here, why they enjoy their careers and what makes 1440 special for them.
"1440 is a place of hope because it creates opportunities - it's good for my mind and soul. My job is to care for the details, and I am proud to create a place of rest for our guests."
"For me, when I moved up here, I was looking for more than just a job - I was looking for a place to call home. And that's 100 percent what this became."
"1440 is an ever-changing place. If you have something new to bring to the table, there's always room for it. The team here is open and receptive to ideas that will make things better, and that's really different from other workplaces."
"The redwoods have roots that are woven together, and this is also the team at 1440. Everyone supports everyone, and if someone needs something, everyone jumps in to help."
1440 Culinary Manager Finds the Perfect Ingredients for an Impactful Career
"We work hard to give back to the surrounding community," says Deric Nadeau, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at 1440 Multiversity. "We've started a ripple effect. My goal is to continue making a positive impact. Let's see how big we can get that ripple to be."
Learn More about 1440 Multiversity
If you have questions, please contact us via email at careers@1440.org