Spiritual Life Director
Spiritual Life Director
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$ 90000 - 115000
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Job Description
About Enso Village
Enso Village is a Zeninspired community with a focus on mindful aging the joys of nature sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60. Enso Village is a collaborative endeavor between the Kendal Corporationan esteemed nationally recognized leader in senior living guided by the Quaker values of its foundersand the San Francisco Zen Center.
As Americas first and only Zeninspired senior living community Enso Village is a workplace like no other place you have ever worked. Our staff and residents engage fully and form close and meaningful relationships. We seek to uphold our professionalism and our humanity in equal measure. We listen with open minds and hearts. We learn something meaningful from every person and experience. Sustaining others is what sustains us.
The Role
At your core you embody stillness integrity and compassionate awareness. Youve journeyed deeply into your own spiritual path while embracing the beauty and wisdom of many. People turn to you not only for guidance but because your presence invites reflection connection and peace.
As the Spiritual Life Director at Enso Village you will cultivate a spiritually rich environment for our residents and team members. Your leadership will foster a culture of mindfulness kindness and care by weaving Buddhist principles with inclusive interfaith wisdom. Youll guide the creation of meaningful practices rituals and programs that support contemplative aging mindful living and endoflife transitions.
This is not simply a roleits a calling to cocreate a conscious community that uplifts the human spirit and honors all beings.
Key Responsibilities
Spiritual Life Leadership
- Establish and evolve the vision for spiritual life at Enso Village grounded in Zen and open to all pathswhile serving as the Strategic Architect of the communitys spiritual services.
- Develop and lead contemplative teachings on mindful aging compassion and spiritual wellbeing.
- Create and support spiritual resources for life transitions including Five Wishes documents and memorial practices.
- Ensure spiritual offerings reflect a wide range of faiths values and beliefs fostering inclusion and connection.
- Guide the community in practices that nurture a deeper relationship with self others animals and the earth.
- Serves as the primary liaison between Enso Village and the faith communities throughout Sonoma County.
Contemplative Care & Collaboration
- Lead the development and integration of Contemplative Care principles throughout the community.
- Partner with leaders in Care Wellness and Nourishment to align services with spiritual values.
- Offer insight on residentcentered policies (e.g. pet care food choices) to support compassionate and harmonious living.
- Help shape intentional approaches to meals and silent spaces supporting practices of mindfulness in daily life.
Inspirational Programs & Events
- Oversee spiritually enriching programs including Zen arts (tea calligraphy ikebana ceramics) and global practices that resonate with Ensos ethos.
- Support and mentor the Spiritual Life Coordinator (Zendo Coordinator) in implementing engaging and meaningful programs.
- Guide the development of residentled spiritual offerings and volunteer opportunities cultivating purpose and belonging.
- Actively seek to include and uplift marginalized voices and traditions in community offerings.
Palliative & EndofLife Support
- Collaborate with the Health and Wellbeing team and hospice partners to offer compassionate spiritually grounded endoflife care.
- Contribute to resident support strategies that integrate mindfulness and Zeninspired wisdom.
Leadership & Vision
- Serve as a thought partner across the leadership team helping embed spiritual life into community culture and team training.
- Cocreate metrics and assessments that reflect the impact of spiritual life offerings on resident wellbeing and aging with intention.
- Contribute to strategic discussions with leadership and the Board regarding the spiritual dimension of Ensos mission.
Core Requirements
- Well versed in traditional Buddhism and familiar with Zen as well as interfaith wisdom practices.
- Experience developing inclusive spiritual programs that resonate with older adults and diverse populations.
- Skill in teaching mentoring and building bridges between spiritual traditions.
- Comfort with endoflife conversations and the emotionalspiritual needs of aging.
- A collaborative spirit strong communication skills and the ability to nurture relationships across a multidisciplinary team.
Position Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Theology Psychology Religious Studies or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in chaplaincy theological teaching or spiritual practice.
- Completion of residential training is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish or a demonstrated commitment to achieving functional proficiency is preferred but not required.
- Deep understanding and fluency in a broad range of theological and interdisciplinary spiritual practices.
- Proven experience leading meditation sessionsguided semiguided and unguidedacross various durations and settings with a welcoming approach to incorporating diverse traditions into the spiritual life of Enso Village Residents.
- Demonstrated integrity strong values and a wellestablished ability to build sustain and deepen interpersonal relationships.
- We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. A combination of professional experience handson training and formal education will be considered in lieu of traditional qualifications.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking.
- Capability to lift up to 10 pounds.
- Adequate visual acuity for working at a computer reviewing reports and managing data with attention to detail.
As a responsible organization Enso Village is committed to maintaining a secure drugfree work environment. All candidates must undergo a background check and drug testing as part of the hiring process to ensure the wellbeing of our team and guests.
Compensation & Benefits:
Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The annual base salary range for this position is $90000$115000. Compensation is based on experience education skills and business considerations.
We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and wellbeing. Fulltime team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Companypaid life insurance and longterm disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation sick days personal days and holidays.
- Healthy Meals: Subsidized organic nutritious meals available daily.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.
We value applicants of all different backgrounds experiences and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications) we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status disability age genetic information or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request accommodation.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
