Working Here

Be part of the Dorje Denma Ling Core Community

Come work, practice and study at Dorje Denma Ling. Our daily schedule includes 2 hours of practice a day, a 6 hour work day, evenings free for study or social events, one nyinthun per month and two days off per week (program schedule permitting). Core Community members receive room and board plus a monthly stipend. Generally, a minimum one-year commitment is requested for core community positions.  A two-year commitment is requested for department head positions.

Year-round core staff are needed in the following areas:

Manager, Donor Development – Open until filled

Dorje Denma Ling’s exciting and expansive plans for future development require the services of an enthusiastic and experienced Manager of Donor Development.  The candidate for this position must have experience in fundraising and growing a donor base, and be a self-starter with good organizational skills.  A desire and willingness to connect with the Centre’s vision of being a teaching seat for the Sakyong in the Capital of the Kingdom is a central requirement. Responsible for all donor activities, this position includes planning, developing, and executing a comprehensive and successful fundraising program for the centre as well as preparing, carrying through and following up with capital campaigns.  As a key staff member, the Manager of Donor Development will provide active leadership in articulating fundraising strategies and goals, plan and execute fundraising events at the end of each program, develop our donor data base to distribute email newsletters and other communications, and send out thank you letters.  It is important to be able to see fundraising as a dynamic piece of a larger mandala connecting programs, publicity, practice, housekeeping, kitchen, and other departments and activities.  For this important position we would like a two-year commitment.              Benefits include full room and board plus $500/month, $100/month program credit, and the possibility of supplemental health insurance.  The centre has a generous days-off and leave policy and ample time for daily practice.  For more information, please contact personnel@dorjedenmaling.com, or complete an application on-line and we will contact you.

Facilities Assistant (full-time) - Open until filled

Work under the supervision of the Facilities Manager to support and maintain the buildings, grounds and environment of Dorje Denma Ling.  The applicant with skills in carpentry, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and other relevant building and maintenance skills will be given priority.  Benefits include full room and board, $300/month stipend, $100/month program credit, daily practice, good and healthy food, and accessible dralas!  For more information, please contact personnel@dorjedenmaling.com, or fill out an application on-line and we will contact you.

Rusung (half-time) - Open until filled

The Rusung at Dorje Denma Ling provides leadership to the Denma Squad and oversees all aspects of the Dorje Kasung at Dorje Denma Ling.  The Rusung reports directly to the Dorje Kasung Chain of Command for Kasung issues, and reports directly to the Executive Director of Dorje Denma Ling for community issues and in his/her role as a civilian staff member. This position is joined with another half-position at Denma Ling, depending upon the skills and experience of the applicant. Benefits are full room and board plus $300-$500/month (depending upon the level of the civilian position), $100/month program credit, and the possibility of supplemental health insurance.  Contact Ian Mclaughlin for an application.

Volunteer Opportunities at Dorje Denma Ling

Dorje Denma Ling welcomes and values all volunteers, whether you stay for one month, one week or just a few days.  If you would like to know more about volunteering at Dorje Denma Ling, email or call our Volunteer Coordinator, Jewell Wesley.  During the summer months we are particularly looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Head of Housekeeping (Temporary Volunteer Position)

Needed immediately, responsible person to fill the job duties of the Head of Housekeeping until October 23^rd.  Requires an experienced self-starter with a high level of responsibility and attention to detail to maintain clean, neat and uplifted spaces at Dorje Denma Ling. You will work with staff to clean and maintain common areas, ensure that the kitchen has an ongoing supply of clean linens, and prepare and clean Gyatso Lodge for programs. Benefits are room and board plus a stipend of $25/week and $25/week program credit if your commitment is for at least one month.  The centre provides two days off per week and has ample time for practice each day.  For more information, please contact personnel@dorjedenmaling.com, or complete an application on-line and we will contact you.

Volunteer Facilities Assistants

• Dorje Denma Ling is looking for facilities volunteers to help with building projects and repairs and outdoor projects. 

Volunteer kitchen assistants

• If you love cooking or you are just handy in the kitchen, then Dorje Denma Ling needs you.  Come and help cater for our core community and our summer programs.

Volunteer Housekeeping assistant

• Help to keep Denma Ling sparkling and uplifted.  We always need help with routine cleaning and preparation of participant accommodations, and deep cleaning to magnetize the dralas.

In addition to room and board and the pleasure of knowing that you are benefiting others, you will also be able to join in the daily community practice sessions and other community opportunities for practice and study.

Volunteers who come to Denma Ling for one month or more will qualify for $100 per month program credit redeemable for programs held at Dorje Denma Ling.

To volunteer or to find out more about opportunities at Dorje Denma Ling, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jewell Wesley, or phone her at (902) 657-9085.

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