Director of Retreats

INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY:

The Director of Retreats manages Knobs Haven and Cedars of Peace to provide a welcoming guest experience and meaningful programming consistent with Loretto’s mission. The position oversees reservations, hospitality, program development, volunteer coordination, financial administration, facilities coordination and strategic planning. The Director works with other departments, Loretto Motherhouse Campus staff, program leaders and volunteers to meet guest and operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage reservations, welcome guests and coordinate services to ensure a positive retreat experience.
• Openness to programming and developing partnerships with similar entities in geographic and mission areas.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, coordinate payment and expense processing, and support fundraising with Advancement staff.
• Collaborate with Motherhouse departments on housekeeping, dining, maintenance and shared resources.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement long-term plans for the retreat centers.
• Facilitate spiritual guidance sessions for guests as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree preferred;
• Previous history in retreats, spirituality, and/or overnight hospitality preferred;
• Appreciates the role of spirituality within a social and global context;
• Commitment to personal spiritual practice;
• Interest in issues related to land and fostering natural environments;
• Works and interacts well with people;
• Ability to be flexible and to work well with a team as well as on one’s own;
• Planning skills and ability to supervise workers;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Spiritual direction training or interest in pursuing training;
• Computer literacy, including the ability to work with Excel spreadsheets;
• Basic bookkeeping and budgeting skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed;
• Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner;
• Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks;
• Maintain an awareness of Loretto’s mission and work to promote expressions of mission;
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times;
• Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences;
• Perform other duties related to this job description, as assigned;
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times.

The Loretto Community is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. Job will stay open until filled.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance