Executive Director, Monastic Community & Land Stewardship

Introspective Spaces; Annapolis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starcross Monastic Community is seeking an Executive Director to lead as chief administrator and strategist, partnering with the Board of Directors to safeguard the mission and drive growth. You will oversee programs, finance, HR, fundraising, and social enterprise operations, while upholding values of simple living and community service.

The role requires nonprofit leadership experience, fundraising success, and a commitment to spiritual and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership experience.
• Affinity for spiritual exploration, mindfulness, environmentalism, or monastic communities.
• Background in nonprofit accounting, budget development, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Track record of successful donor development and grant acquisition.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills with diverse teams.
• Location: Ability to work on-site in Sonoma County, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to articulate and implement a long-term strategic vision.
• Ensure programs, operations, and public engagements align with core values.
• Oversee financial assets, budgeting, tracking, and fiscal management.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and manage donor relations and grants.
• Provide oversight for social enterprise operations and organic olive oil production.
• Supervise staffing, HR practices, and vendor contracts; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent Starcross publicly, build partnerships, and manage communications.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Starcross Monastic Community is seeking an Executive Director to lead as chief administrator and strategist, partnering with the Board of Directors to safeguard the mission and drive growth. You will oversee programs, finance, HR, fundraising, and social enterprise operations, while upholding values of simple living and community service.

The role requires nonprofit leadership experience, fundraising success, and a commitment to spiritual and environmental stewardship.