Executive Director — Retreat Center Leader & DEI Advocate

Spirit Rock; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Rock Meditation Center in West Marin, California invites applications for an Executive Director. This leadership role reports to the Board, works with teachers and staff to realize Spirit Rock’s vision, and oversees the operation of a large retreat center and expanding online programs.

The ED should embody DEI competencies and a deep commitment to ensuring Spirit Rock is a welcoming space for all, guiding organizational strategy, fundraising, operations, and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to enable the Board, teachers, and staff to work toward Spirit Rock’s vision and mission.
• Oversee the operation of a large retreat center and robust online offerings.
• Demonstrate strong DEI competencies and commitment to creating a welcoming space for all.

Job description

Set among 411 acres of serene oak woodlands, just west of Fairfax, in West Marin County, California, Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a refuge from everyday life where it's truly possible to quiet the mind, soften the heart and see life in a new way.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center provides teachings and Buddhist Insight Meditation residential retreats, practice programs, trainings, and study for new and experienced students from diverse backgrounds. The Center is deeply committed to being a place of welcoming and belonging for all. Spirit Rock increasingly has a diverse group of practitioners, teachers and staff.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Director provides leadership to enable the Board, teachers, and staff to effectively work towards the realization of Spirit Rock’s vision and mission. The Executive Director should have strong organizational leadership skills, the ability to oversee the operation of a large retreat center and robust online offerings and be a natural team builder. Also, the Executive Director should have strong DEI competencies, and a deep commitment to ensuring Spirit Rock is a place of welcoming and belonging for all.

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