Current Employment Opportunities

Community Relations and Program Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Education and Programming

Role Type: Full-time. 40 hours per week. 52 weeks per year.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) with occasional weekends and evenings

Rate of Pay: $70,000 annually / $33.65 per hour

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k) retirement plan

Location: Missoula, Montana

General Position Description:

The Community Relations Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for Namchak’s Learning Circles, helping students and prospective participants find community and take meaningful next steps in their practice. This role combines outreach, relationship-building, and program support to foster connections among students, Learning Circles, and Namchak’s broader offerings. Additionally, the coordinator plays a key role in staffing retreats, personally getting to know participants and guiding them on their journey. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to supporting others in their personal and spiritual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support & Community Building

• Act as the primary point of contact for students and prospective students interested in joining or forming Learning Circles, helping them navigate their options and connect with suitable groups.
• Provide guidance and support to students as they progress through Namchak’s programs, including retreats, Learning Circles, and other offerings.
• Foster personal relationships with students during retreats, becoming familiar with their aspirations and challenges to provide tailored recommendations for their next steps in practice.
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, ensuring they feel valued and connected to Namchak’s mission and community.
• Monitor the info@namchak.org inbox.
• Monitor and update E&P program activities calendar as needed

Learning Circle Coordination

• Serve as the main liaison for Learning Circle participants, offering guidance, resources, and support to sustain thriving groups.
• Facilitate the formation of new Learning Circles by matching interested students with others in their region or virtual space.
• Assist in maintaining and updating Learning Circle materials, ensuring they are accessible and aligned with Namchak’s teachings.
• Organize and host regular check-ins or training sessions for Learning Circle participants to enhance shared leadership skills and group dynamics.

Retreat Staffing & Follow-Up

• Staff in-person and virtual retreats, managing logistics while engaging with participants to build relationships and offer support.
• Collaborate with the Retreat Operations Manager to ensure smooth retreat operations, including registration, participant communication, and on-site needs.
• Follow up with retreat participants post-event to help integrate their experiences and guide them toward additional opportunities, such as Learning Circles or additional programs.

Partnerships & Outreach

• Support outreach efforts to expand Namchak’s network of Learning Circles and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Outreach team to promote Learning Circles and retreats to prospective participants.
• Cultivate relationships with local organizations, schools, and community groups to introduce new audiences to Namchak’s teachings.

Administrative Support

• Track student participation and engagement in retreats and Learning Circles, maintaining accurate records and providing insights to the Education & Programs team.
• Manage inquiries about Learning Circles, retreats, and community offerings, responding promptly and thoughtfully to all communications.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Religious Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a warm, approachable, and empathetic demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (e.g., Asana), and CRM platforms.
• Experience in community building, facilitation, or working with groups.
• Preferred:
• Familiarity with Tibetan Buddhism or Namchak’s teachings or a strong interest in learning.
• Experience supporting spiritual or personal development programs.
• Knowledge of virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Mighty Networks).

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel is required to staff retreats and community events at the Namchak Retreat Ranch or other locations.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate retreats and Learning Circle schedules.

Permaculture Seasonal Farm Hand

The Namchak Retreat Ranch is located near the town of Hot Springs, Montana, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Currently under construction, the ranch will host teachers and students coming together for retreats, learning, meditation, and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Namchak is also home to several Permaculture systems and is dedicated to providing healthy organic produce for the guests of Namchak Retreat Ranch in a regenerative way. 

Reports to: Permaculture Program Manager

Role Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Seasonal April 15 – Oct 31, 2025

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8 am to 4:30 pm)

Rate of Pay: $20 per hour

Location: 55615 Garcon Gulch Rd Hot Springs, Mt 59845 

General Position Description:

The Permaculture Farm Hand will play a significant support role in the overall farming operation of the Namchak Retreat Ranch. The main goal of this position is to assist with the general upkeep of permaculture sites and complete general labor tasks. We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual willing to be flexible in weekly tasks to support all farming operations.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist in all aspects of the permaculture program
• Assist in monitoring Permaculture sites
• Communicate issues within the food forest to the Permaculture Program Manager.
• Support the Permaculture Program Coordinator in the implementation of food forest systems
• Seed saving, sorting, curing, and storage
• General weeding and weed control monitoring 
• Assist in animal husbandry program
• Install no-till vegetable beds 
• Perform pest management tasks
• Compost tea fertilized prep and application
• General mucking out of animal stalls
• Compost collection
• Fence maintenance
• Watering new plantings
• Installation of permaculture designs
• Pruning
• Mulching
• Native and non-native plant propagation
• Grafting
• Harvesting

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Heavy machinery operation (skid steers, excavators, tractors)
• Comfortability pulling large trailers and towing loads
• Prior experience with organic farming or permaculture
• Knowledge of correct pruning methods for shrubs and trees
• Knowledge of Montana’s invasive weeds
• Able to lift 75+ lbs 
• 1 year of experience in the horticulture field

About  Namchak:

The Namchak Foundation promotes the growth, study, and practices of the Namchak lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. We offer a variety of learning programs, including in-person teaching, small group learning, online courses, and residential retreats at the Namchak Retreat Ranch (NRR) in Montana. In coming years, we will offer everything from introductory retreats to Dzogchen, the most profound practice in our tradition—and from weekend retreats to the traditional three-year retreat. 

The Namchak Retreat Ranch is located on 8,900 acres near Hot Springs, Montana, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Our retreat ranch exists to provide a sustainable and sacred environment where teachers and students can come together for learning, meditation, and practice.

The Namchak Retreat Ranch, which consists of new and future construction, includes several facilities ranging from administrative barns, student dormitories, a dharma-focused public park, retreat facilities for dedicated students to partake in a traditional three-year retreat, and others. The buildings are clustered to minimize visual impact, allowing most of the property to remain as open space.

The Namchak staff community can be characterized as friendly, hard-working, and highly collaborative. Our core values include compassion, kindness, integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration and teamwork, responsibility, accountability, professionalism, and stewardship.

Namchak’s offices are located in Missoula, Montana, home to the University of Montana. Missoula has been listed as one of the greatest places to live in the United States, featuring excellent public and private schools, family-friendly amenities, an attractive cost of living, and a superior quality of life. Nestled in the Northern Rockies of Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, Missoula is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, yet it also comes with an abundance of restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, art galleries, bookstores, and breweries to fit all budgets and tastes. It is a place of small-town values and urban amenities.