Guardian – Consent & Safety Role
13 days ago
Manhattan, New York
Guardian – Consent & Safety Role Location: NYC | Role Type: Event-Based | Paid Position About the Role: Life Itself Events is seeking calm, grounded, and perceptive individuals to serve as Guardians at our integrated experiences. These environments include social connection and play-positive atmospheres where autonomy, consent, and emotional clarity set the tone. Guardians are the front line of our consent culture—visible, approachable, and trained to support the safety, comfort, and self-authorship of every guest. Our guests may be exploring polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), intimacy, curiosity, and a wide spectrum of play. A Guardian’s presence ensures that exploration happens within clear boundaries, mutual respect, and aligned energy. What You’ll Do: • Hold and enforce consent protocols and behavioral agreements with confidence and warmth, • Maintain a steady, non-intrusive presence across play, lounge, and social zones, • Offer guidance and support to guests who need help navigating boundaries, clarity, or emotional regulation, • Identify early signs of discomfort, escalation, or risk and report directly to event leads, • Attend pre-event briefings and post-event debriefs to align on strategy and observations, • Embody the energy of grounded authority—calm, supportive, and respectful of guest autonomy Qualifications: • Experience with play spaces, ENM, or wellness-aligned environments is a plus, not a requirement, • Strong interpersonal awareness, emotional maturity, and a trauma-informed mindset, • Comfortable working late-night or overnight hours, • Consistency, discretion, and professional conduct are essential Training: No prior Guardian experience required. All Guardians receive training in: • Consent protocols, • Situational awareness and de-escalation, • Safety checks and response procedures, • Ethical presence and boundary support, • Ongoing mentorship from senior Guardians and leads is available for those interested in deeper skill-building. Compensation: • Paid hourly ($20-25 per hour) or per event, • Opportunities to advance into leadership or training positions How to Apply: Send us a brief introduction that includes: • Your background, • Your comfort level in play-positive, kink-aware, or ENM-aligned spaces, • Why you believe you’d excel as a Guardian, • Experience in security, mental health, facilitation, or event staffing is welcome but not required.