Associate Director

Mt. Irenaeus
Associate Director

Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain retreat community is an independent non-profit organization located in Western New York. Its primary service is to the St. Bonaventure University Community, but our reach goes well beyond. From our mission statement, we are a community committed to simple, joyful, healing communion with God and all creation through contemplation and the communal experience of God’s justice, love and peace in contemporary everyday life.

Mt Irenaeus is in a time of growth, and is implementing a strategic plan. This plan comes with multiple projects that call for the addition of a manager to work alongside many to move these projects to their completion. This individual will need strong interpersonal skills to work alongside the core community, other staff members, board members and volunteers. Our management model is collaborative, and this individual will work closely with the Executive Director,
Founder/Animator, and Director of Ministry.

This general management position calls for a broad span of skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Examples of projects include:

• Assist in the management of capital projects including building renovations and new buildings.
• Help develop and implement a communications and marketing plan.
• Prepare and present communications to share with potential donors, supporting strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate partnerships with other Franciscans to help the Mountain’s mission flourish

More about Mt. Irenaeus can be found at www.mountainonline.org.

Essential Job Functions:

• Developing a deep personal understanding and appreciation of Mt. Irenaeus’ mission.
• Spending a significant amount of time at Mt Irenaeus and committing to ongoing formation and mentoring.
• Manage multiple projects and help keep organization on track toward completion.
• Ability to work in collaboration with others
• Presentation skills to communicate progress of projects to management team, board of trustees, donors and others.
• Work closely with fundraising efforts to create content and motivate gifts from donors.
• Content/communication creation – both externally in the form of social media posts and newsletter pieces as well as internal messaging on the progress of projects.
• Financial reporting including the preparation of budgets

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• A commitment to the mission of Mt. Irenaeus (see mission statement below) and a willingness to enter ongoing formation into the mountain life.

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years or relevant experience
• Sound business and financial acumen
• Perceptive, empathetic, energetic and positive personality and must enjoy meeting and developing a rapport with people.
• High motivation for success coupled with diplomacy, tact and consistent follow through.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and analytical abilities

• Willingness to travel and work outside traditional hours.
• Fully adept with all Microsoft office tools.

Typical Work Conditions:

• This position to be performed from our offices located on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, and at Mt. Irenaeus.

• In order to authentically work and live out the life of the Mountain, candidate will be expected to spend time at Mt. Irenaeus, located in Friendship, NY.

• Travel may be required for local, regional and national donor prayer gatherings, meetings and other events.

• Use of personal devices (cell phone, personal computer, etc) may be necessary to maintain business operations.

The Position will remain open until filled.

Mt. Irenaeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for positions are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics established by law.

Rooted in the Franciscan tradition, the Mt. Irenaeus community is committed to simple, joyful, healing communion with God and all creation through contemplation and the communal experience of God’s justice,

love and peace in contemporary everyday life. Life at Mt. Irenaeus is centered on attending to what is primary: presence to God, others, one’s self and earth. All who participate in the mission of the Mountain

join with Jesus Christ in “making all things new” by creating and nourishing a community that transcends a

particular place, opening to all peoples, ages and cultures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Bonaventure, NY 14778: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location