Program Director, Full-Time, Roman Catholic: Westfield, MA
Full Job Description: https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/about/employment/
Are you passionate about the well-being of others? Do you seek to bring spiritual nourishment and awareness to all who seek deeper connection with themselves and the divine?
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center, located in Westfield, MA, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Program Director. We are seeking a person with depth of spiritual understanding and experience who is grounded in the Roman Catholic faith, to bring to fruition the mission and vision through the oversight, management and development of retreat programming.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a spiritual and/or nonprofit setting, previous experience creating and executing various types of programming with positive results, and training and experience as a spiritual guide (director) and/or willingness to complete a training program. A graduate degree in theology (Masters of Divinity, contemporary spirituality, religious studies, pastoral ministry, theology, or equivalent) is preferred.
Genesis, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1976 is a retreat and conference center founded by the Sisters of Providence of Holyoke, MA. and is beautifully situated on 19.5 acres of peaceful wooded property. In 2016 Genesis was certified as Providence Arboretum and includes gardens, spiritual reflection points such as the Compassionate Curve pathway, a labyrinth, and peace pole.
This Retreat Center is open year-round, welcoming individuals and groups of women and men of all faith traditions who seek time and space for reflection and a deeper relationship with God. It offers private and directed retreats, various sponsored and hosted day and overnight programs, and has 30 overnight guest rooms and two dining rooms. A free-standing Carriage House provides several conference and meeting rooms that can accommodate approximately 75 to 100 people.
Anticipated Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Flexible schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000
Benefits Package: Full time benefit package includes health and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more.
Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled, with a 1st date preference for submission by September 30, 2022.
To apply, kindly submit a cover letter describing your interest and sense of fit with the qualifications of the position plus a current resume to:
Jennifer Schimmel, Executive Director
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
53 Mill Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Jschimmel@genesisspiritualcenter.org