RCC is seeking a Collaborative Director
RCC is hiring for a part-time Collaborative Director.
Job Title: Collaborative Director of the RCC
Position Type: Part-Time (50 - 60% FTE)
Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 (already pro-rated for part-time, commensurate with experience)
Location: Fully remote or hybrid (potential physical locations include Bay Area, CA, or an RCC partner center in the U.S. or Canada)
The Retreat Center Collaboration is a fiscally-sponsored program of Commonweal. Commonweal provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Qualified candidates from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
About Us
The Retreat Center Collaboration (RCC) is a vibrant coalition of over 350 retreat centers and retreat center leaders from across the United States and Canada. At a time of racial, climatic and health poly-crises, we are committed to the power of place and space, the interplay of inner and outer work, and contributing to the conditions for universal flourishing. A core strategy for the RCC has been building a robust sense of community among diverse retreat centers to move from a sense of isolation to a sense of powerful collaboration.
There has never been a more important time for retreat centers to support liberatory practices of rest, repair, and renewal. From our inception in 2018, with the support of the Fetzer Institute, the Kellogg Foundation and the Hemera Foundation, and with the fiscal sponsorship at Commonweal, we support diverse Retreat Centers in their transformative work in the world. Our programming in the last several years has included supporting racial healing retreats, land legacy programming, twice-monthly Community calls, an annual gathering for retreat centers, exploring resilience hub potential, and affinity groups (BIPOC, regional and interest-based).
Position Description
The RCC Collaborative Director plays a pivotal, co-creative role in the strategic vision and operational success of our retreat center collaboration, while holding RCC values at the center. This position, operating at 50% to 60% full-time equivalent, requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and strategic thinking, rooted in both a passion for fostering community connections and racial healing and in a conviction that personal and organizational inner work is crucial for social transformation. Reporting to the RCC Stewardship Circle and in collaboration with an administrative assistant and program director for the Racial Healing Initiative, the RCC Collaborative Director will oversee various aspects of program management, partnership development, fundraising, and community engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Stewardship (60%)
Manage relationships with funders and external partners (including Commonweal, the fiscal sponsor of the RCC), nurturing connection and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborate with other staff members to co-create, prioritize, and oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives.
Drive fundraising and income generation efforts through grant writing, partnership development, and membership growth.
Actively engage in networking activities to build connections among funders, partners, and stakeholders.
Monitor and track progress towards organizational objectives, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal impact.
Support administration team in reporting processes and interpretation to ensure timely and clear management of budgetary requirements and ongoing finances.
Program Management (20%):
Oversee regular programming, including community calls and hub management, ensuring high-quality content and participant engagement.
Champion RCC Initiatives, including collaboration with RHI and co-stewardship of funders and partners.
Take the lead on developing new programs areas that build on RCC vision and membership, and build capacity for self-sustaining support of new programs.
Analyze program activity data to inform program development.
Community Connections and Networking (20%):
Cultivate relationships among retreat center leaders and allies in a way that nurtures a self-sustaining, member-driven network.
Strategize and support implementation of meaningful networking opportunities for retreat center leaders, including retreats and regular community calls.
Coordinate and curate content that supports collective learning and peer connection through media such as a monthly newsletter, web site, and social media.
Support learning opportunities with internal and external partners related to racial healing, land justice, and other efforts that contribute to participatory social transformation of the retreat center sector.
Coordinate Stewardship Circle and Listening Circle activities to gather feedback and foster collaboration.
Qualifications
Formal study and/or significant professional experience in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, community development, social sciences), preferably with retreat-specific work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, fundraising, and partnership development within the nonprofit sector.
Leadership style that prioritizes co-creation and decentralization, supported by clear, accessible, and thoughtful oral and written communication, and with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Proven track record of successful grant writing and income generation efforts.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across many diverse spectrums, including religion/spirituality and race. A disposition that is relatable, curious, and open, with strong listening and group facilitation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice, with experience implementing relevant programs or initiatives.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software and e-mail building software preferred.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, duties, and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve over time to meet the organization's needs.
Physical Demands
All physical requirements for general office work apply to this position.
Work Environment
The Commonweal office, located in coastal Marin, is usually cool.
Benefits (depends on regularly scheduled number of hours per week)
Available to all staff: Sick Leave & Self-Funded 403(b) Plan, including temporary and limited-term
Available to all regular staff: Vacation Time
Available to regular staff over 50% FTE: Employer-Funded 403(b) Retirement Plan
Available to regular staff over 75% FTE: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Application Process
Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@commonweal.org by July 15. Interviews will take place throughout the month of July with the intent to make a hiring announcement by the end of August.