Current Job Openings
Retreat Managers
Vallecitos is seeking additional Retreat Managers to join our team! Work on site at this beautiful, remote, off grid location in northern NM. Gain experience in customer service, dharma practice, retreat management, remote living and more. We employ multiple retreat managers to share the season with only one retreat manager scheduled for each retreat.
Requirements:
- Must have attended a silent residential retreat in the past.
- Ideal if candidate has retreat management experience.
- Welcoming demeanor with strong customer service skills.
- Solid verbal communication.
- Must have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion exposure/training.
- This can be a physically demanding position at times. Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 35 lbs and perform lots of walking and various kinds of physical labor as part of job responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing the retreat center for guests
- Conducting registration on opening day
- Greeting and Supporting Teachers
- Timely guest communication
- Inventory and ordering of supplies
- Coordinating and directing volunteers
- Conducting orientation talk, donation talk, work meditation job instructions to each retreat group.
- Anticipating and responding to guests needs.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Conscious of guest safety.
- Maintain good communication with both onsite and offsite staff.
Availability:
We staff this position from mid-May through mid-October. We employ multiple retreat managers to share the season with one retreat manager scheduled for each retreat. (Limited openings available.)
Benefits:
- We offer a daily rate compensation as a W2 employee plus gourmet vegetarian meals and single occupancy heated accommodation. (Please note there is no electricity to any of the accommodations at Vallecitos.)
- Staff who work five retreats or more are offered one retreat per season at Vallecitos at no charge when availability allows.
- Staff is invited to attend sits/talks during retreats when teachers allow.
- We cover the cost of approved training (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and more).
How to Apply:
All interested parties please email a letter of interest to director@vallecitos.org. You must include:
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- Why you believe you are an ideal candidate for the position
- If you have ever been to Vallecitos before or your connection to the organization
- Your related experience
- Your availability
- Your contact information
Update 5/6/25