The Center for Spirituality and Dialogue in Berkeley, CA is actively engaged in positive discussions with UC Berkeley about becoming part of the university, but we are not yet formally affiliated.  This job would play a role in supporting that.

Job Description:

Part-time (20 hrs/week), Berkeley, CA (in person + remote), $30/hour

The Center for Spirituality and Dialogue is an emerging spiritual and contemplative center for UC Berkeley students at the historic 2601 Durant Ave, next to campus. For the past 2+ years, a coalition of university and community supporters and students has been working to bring the center to life, under the founding leadership of Erika Page. The building’s owners are willing to donate it for this purpose and have agreed to hold and maintain it until June 2027 while we raise $3 million for renovations and the start of an operating endowment.

We’re looking for a Program & Operations Manager to keep the team running smoothly and bring the center’s vision to life, so that the steering committee can focus on fundraising. 

The Role

• Plan and run programs and gatherings, such as contemplative practice sessions, dialogues, and events at the center, in collaboration with students and partners
• Coordinate the steering committee and four task forces (fundraising, student outreach, nonprofit setup, programming): schedule meetings, track action items, and follow up
• Oversee the establishment of the new 501c3 nonprofit
• Act as the local point of contact for partners, students, and visitors 
• Support student engagement and help grow the student community around CSD
• Work closely with the project director through regular check-ins
• Keep shared documents, contact lists, and records organized
• Prepare monthly progress reports for the building’s owners and trustees

A good fit would:

• Be highly organized and able to work independently and follow through without close supervision
• Have experience planning events or programs, leading teams, or nonprofits 
• Be comfortable working across spiritual/faith traditions and with students, academics, potential donors, and community members
• Have a personal interest in contemplative practice and/or spiritual pluralism

To apply:

Send a note about why this interests you and a resume to erika.page@berkeley.edu by Nov. 1, 2026.

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