Description:
-Oversees the functioning of all facilities on the main campus, as well as a 3-bedroom residence located a mile down West Road, with support from a skilled Handyman
-Helps troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and plumbing systems
-Manages seasonal tasks including winterizing plumbing systems, breaking down/setting up canvas tents
-Lawn mowing, weed whacking, brush cutting, raking, composting, and general grounds maintenance
-Supervises the maintenance of our road, parking areas, and trails
-Felling small trees; chipping, cutting, splitting, and stacking firewood
-Manages wood burning stoves and firewood supply
-Assigns tasks and supervises retreat volunteers during working meditation periods, coordinates work crews of ten or more participants at least four times per year
-Designs and installs outside signage
-Collects recyclables and garbage for transport to county sanitation facility as needed
-Manages a program budget
-Supervises relevant part-time staff, long and short-term volunteers on service retreats, in addition to outside contractors
-Tracks utilities consumption, suggesting conservation, and sustainability measures
-Helps guests park and move luggage to and from guest rooms; transports guests as needed between Southern Dharma and other locations
-Assists with in-person and remote programs, supporting on-site guests and retreatants
-Participates in organizational outreach and communications efforts, including social media
-Supports and protects silent retreat environment
