The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS), founded by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to exploring Buddhist teachings and practices.
Situated in the serene town of Barre, Massachusetts, BCBS offers residential and online programs, retreats, and workshops that delve into the rich traditions of Buddhism, fostering learning, reflection, and spiritual growth.
BCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Current Job Openings
Administrative & Financial Coordinator
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) seeks an Administrative & Financial Coordinator to provide skilled, reliable support across executive, board, and financial functions of the organization.
As a key member of the BCBS team, this person will ensure that internal systems run smoothly and that the Executive Director is well-supported in their work.
The ideal candidate is organized, good with numbers, and experienced working in a nonprofit environment.
This is a full-time position that requires in-person work a minimum of 1 day per week in Barre, MA, reporting to the Executive Director.
The starting salary for this role is $53,000 to $55,000.
We offer generous benefits, including 100% payment of health insurance premiums, contribution to payment of the deductible, 38 days of paid time off, and a 7% contribution to a retirement plan. Free access to BCBS courses and retreats is also included.
This position must be in-person in Barre, MA at least 1 day per week.
To apply, please email a resume and a thoughtful cover letter to jobs@buddhistinquiry.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
BCBS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and seek applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Residential Program Coordinator
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) seeks a full-time Residential Program Coordinator for our diverse, multi-traditional Buddhist study and practice programs.
The Residential Program Coordinator works, in collaboration with other staff, to create the conditions so that all retreatants, online participants, and teachers have a positive, supportive experience at BCBS.
They are responsible for the planning and on-site coordination of residential and hybrid retreats.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting people in the BCBS community with dedication and care.
This position works closely with teachers, retreatants, and other staff.
They report to the Senior Manager of Residential Programs.
This is an on-site position in Barre, MA that works many weekends and evenings.
On-site housing is included.
This is a full-time salaried position, with a starting salary range of $41–43k that includes free housing, health insurance premiums fully covered by BCBS and 67% of deductibles, dental benefits, a retirement plan with 7% employer contributions, free meals, 38 days of paid time off annually, and free access to programs at BCBS, IMS, and Wonderwell.
Please send your resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your qualifications for this position at BCBS and that you understand that this is an onsite role in Barre, MA, to jobs@buddhistinquiry.org.
Please write in the subject line “Residential Coordinator.”
No phone calls, please.
BCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.