Retreat Program Assistant

Sfbayjv; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,152 - 73,519; Full time

Job summary

OAEC is seeking a Retreat Program Assistant to support environmental and social movement leaders who visit for organizational retreats, trainings, or alliance meetings. The role blends administrative tasks with on-site retreat hosting and hands-on event support.

Reporting to the Retreat Program Manager, you will help supervise hourly Retreat Hosts, coordinate logistics for sessions, and serve as the primary on-site contact for groups, ensuring a welcoming, well-run experience at OAEC.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental and social movement leaders during organizational retreats, trainings, or alliance meetings.
• Assist with administrative, logistical, and hands-on retreat hosting tasks.
• Serve as the lead contact for groups and support the hosting team when the Retreat Program Manager is not on site.

Job description

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)

Retreat Program Assistant

The Retreat Program Assistant is a key position at OAEC, supporting environmental and social movement leaders in feeling at home when they come to OAEC for organizational retreats, trainings, or alliance meetings. The Retreat Program Assistant is supervised by the Retreat Program Manager and serves the Retreat Program through a combination of administrative and logistical support and hands-on retreat hosting. The Retreat Program Assistant also supports the team of hourly Retreat Hosts (primarily residential interns) throughout the retreats, especially when the Retreat Program Manager is not on site. In this capacity, they serve as the lead contact for groups and provide essential support to the hosting team.

Application Deadline:Open until filled. Start Date: November 15, 2026, or sooner.

Pay: $66,836/ year+ benefits

Organization

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)