Southern Dharma Retreat Center is a rural mountainous retreat center, where staff and volunteers live and work together. Staff support one another along the Path through spiritual community and friendship, operate and maintain the Center, provide for guests, and conduct retreats.

Full-time staff benefits include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, housing for on-site staff, food, and the opportunity to sit in on retreats.

Southern Dharma is committed to creating an inclusive community of individuals of different backgrounds, gender identities, races, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

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Staff Positions

Executive Director

Southern Dharma Retreat Center (SDRC) is seeking an Executive Director with a wise and warm-hearted leadership style that embodies the Dharma, communicates with clarity and care, empowers others, and stewards Southern Dharma with integrity, inclusivity, and love for all beings. The next director will provide strategic leadership, organizational oversight, resource development, and representation in the community to sustain the organization’s mission, financial health, and 47-year legacy.

For more information on the position and how to apply:

Executive Director

Retreat Center Director

Southern Dharma Retreat Center (SDRC) is seeking a Retreat Center Director to ensure a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for exceptional retreat experiences and residential life by overseeing daily operations, facilities, and on-site staff. The Retreat Center Director leads a small team of on-site staff, retreat managers, residents, and volunteers, and reports to and collaborates with the Executive Director.

For more information on the position and how to apply:

Retreat Center Director