Director for the Center for Spirituality and Action

Company: Diocese of Olympia Incorporated
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OVERVIEWThe Center for Spirituality and Action (CSA), launched in 2024, aims to foster intentional Christian community for those seeking a contemplative spirituality, engaging in prayer, formation, retreats, spiritual direction, and service. Inspired by the monastic 'prayer and work' tradition, it encourages living a balanced life grounded in spiritual practice. Learn more at .POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Saint Mark's Center for Spirituality and Action (hereafter, Director) will serve with grace, humor, and dedication, supporting the cathedral community and CSA participants. We seek a relational individual with initiative, experience working with individuals and groups, and a personal commitment to contemplative practices. The Director will guide community groups in embracing: 1) Spiritual Renewal, 2) A Rule of Life, 3) Mutual Accountability, and 4) Prophetic Witness.RESPONSIBILITIESIn collaboration with the Dean and Canons, the Director will:

• Facilitate applications for joining CSA community groups.
• Develop curricular content focused on relationship-building, community formation, contemplative practices, and spiritual offerings.
• Integrate foundational elements of the CSA into individual and group experiences.
• Ensure each participant receives spiritual direction, cultivating a team of spiritual directors, scheduling sessions, and managing billing.
• Lead retreats, wisdom practice days, and other formation events for CSA and the wider cathedral community.
• Promote service opportunities aligned with the contemplative life.
• Coordinate with the Wisdom School curriculum and CSA members.This part-time role averages 4-6 hours weekly, primarily on-site one or two days, with some remote work. Benefits are limited, excluding health and dental coverage. Application requires a cover letter, resume, and three references. Appointment is contingent on background checks and child sexual abuse prevention training.ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
  • Alignment with the cathedral's mission and values.
  • Strong relational and communication skills; ability to build trust.
  • Humility, eagerness to learn, and spiritual self-awareness.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently.
  • Collaborative spirit and investment in community building.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
    • Self-awareness and leadership in spiritual growth.
    • Creativity, curiosity, and openness to ecumenical diversity.
    • Commitment to CSA's mission and a welcoming attitude.
    • Discernment skills with individuals and groups.
    • Confidentiality and experience handling sensitive situations.
    • Ability to work remotely or on-site, with appropriate technology.
    • Proficiency in facilitating retreats and enrichment programs.
    • Warm, attentive presence and excellent communication skills.
    • Technological proficiency (email, word processing, teleconferencing, presentation tools, social media).
    • Educational background in spirituality, theology, counseling, or related fields preferred.
    • Completion of spiritual direction training and experience as a spiritual director.
    • 3-5 years in contemplative practice leadership or teaching.
    • Safe Church training and background screening completed.See for full details and application instructions.
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