If you are looking to devote some years to the service of the Dhamma, this may offer you an opportunity.
It would be supportive to have a spiritual practice.
You need to have basic computer and household skills and feel comfortable managing people.
We are looking for someone who will be long term - 5 to 7 years.
General Outline of Work
Satipanya is a small Retreat Centre, taking only 8 to 10 practitioners at a time. The work is not therefore overpowering. This gives you some idea of the work involved.
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- Taking overall charge of the day-to-day running of the centre.
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- Support for assistants who come to mainly to cook and retreats as needed.
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- Ordering food and other supplies.
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- Simple work around the website and Calendar
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- Paying invoices and filing receipts & bank statements for the Accountant.
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- Liaising with and supporting the Applications Manager as necessary.
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- Preparing monthly Newsbyte (writing Diary, asking teachers for Tip).
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- Health and Safety e.g. ensuring hygiene & fire safety rules understood.
There is a choice of living at Satipanya or at a house in Bishops Castle about 5 miles away. There is a centre car if you don’t have a vehicle. You will need a current driving licence if only to shop on occasion.
The position is supported with a grant that is to be negotiated.
If you are interested, email me: Bodhidhamma for an initial interview.