Programs and Communications Manager

Job Title: Programs and Communications Manager
Organization: Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Location: On-site
Position Type: Full-Time (30 hours/week), Exempt
Final date to receive applications: February 27, 2026

Compensation:
Bi-weekly salary of $1,575.20
, plus on-site room and board (estimated value of $950/month for 11 months) and full premium-paid group health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield NC), including dental and vision coverage.

Southern Dharma Retreat Center is seeking a Retreat Center Programs & Communications Manager (P&C Manager) to join our community beginning March 1, 2026. This on-site role is responsible for all aspects of retreat-related logistics, marketing, and communications. The P&C Manager reports directly to the Retreat Center Director (RCD) and collaborates closely with the Executive Director (ED) and retreat center staff.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring seamless retreat operations while maintaining and strengthening Southern Dharma’s communications, outreach, and community engagement efforts.

• Build strong working relationships with the Retreat Center Director, Executive Director, and retreat center staff
• Supervise Retreat Managers and/or serve as Retreat Manager when needed (selection, training, scheduling, on-call advising)
• Participate in the selection and mentoring of on-site residents and volunteers
• Manage logistics-related communications with teachers and teaching assistants before and after retreats
• Collaborate on retreat planning (on-site and online), including set-up, check-in, orientation, closing announcements, dana processing, and check-out
• Create and manage team schedules to ensure seamless retreat support
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from teachers and retreatants with kindness and compassion; elevate or de‑escalate as needed
• Support online registration and donation platform management
• Assist with retreat-related accounting tasks, including dana collection
• Establish and refine program-related procedures and policies
• Maintain online databases and complete general office tasks
• Support and protect the silent retreat environment
• Participate in daily staff meditation practice

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to write, edit, and distribute monthly newsletters via Mailchimp
• Draft and manage additional email campaigns (e.g., planned giving, renovations, general announcements)
• Manage social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram via Meta Business Suite)
• Design images and promotional materials using Canva Pro
• Post to social media at least once per week, including retreat announcements, registration openings, open spots, new teacher introductions, and community event highlights
• Manage and maintain the Southern Dharma website (Word Press) in collaboration with site management company
• Contribute to blog content and external communications
• On-site room and board
• Paid leave
• Support for retreat attendance
• Full premium‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling of time off, coordinated with the Retreat Center Director based on organizational needs