Retreats Partnership Specialist

Location: Golden, CO • Full-time

Position Mission

FOCUS Retreat’s mission is to catalyze and mature intentional disciples in the Little Way of Evangelization through transformative encounters of prayer, the sacraments, and fellowship. We provide world-class resources and training to accompany others in hosting local retreats. Currently, FOCUS Retreats supports and trains leaders to host various retreat experiences, reaching thousands of participants annually through dozens of retreats worldwide. In the coming years, we aim to expand our service to college students, FOCUS alumni, benefactors, and parishes.

The Retreats Partnership Specialist works to (1) establish strong relationships with parish, diocesan, and retreat center leadership to generate leads and (2) oversee the planning and administration of 4-6 retreats per semester through regular coaching. This is a fundraised position, offering comprehensive training and resources to ensure success in building a support base. Dedicated time is allocated during the workweek for fundraising efforts, with robust guidance and tools provided. In addition to departmental tasks, the Retreats Partnership Specialist is expected to live out cultural virtues, participate in daily prayer and Mass, and invest weekly in the mission.

Responsibilities

• Building Partnerships
  • Establish relationships and conduct pitch meetings with parish and diocesan leaders to generate 20 new retreats in the next 18 months.
  • Interface with lifelong mission teams to ensure clear communication when working with parish and diocesan contacts.
  • Generate and maintain “featured partner” relationships with retreat centers in strategic hubs where retreats occur regularly.
• Coaching
  • Hold regular, bi-weekly meetings with Retreat Directors (4-6 per semester) beginning as early as August.
  • Oversee retreat budget to ensure each retreat stays in positive financial standing.
  • Ensure no less than 80% completion of recruitment goals across all assigned retreats.
  • Maintain a 4.2+ coaching helpfulness rating from retreat directors.
• Project Management
  • Set deadlines in conversation with your manager and achieve at least 90% completion per semester.
• Event Planning
  • Attend and help put on the annual retreat director training.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability – Copes effectively with complexity, ambiguity, and change.
• Innovation – Creatively develops new ideas and solutions.
• Resourcefulness/Initiative – Finds ways over, around, or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite limited resources. Shows bias for action.
• Coaching – Has a hospitality mindset. Troubleshoots and invests in others to cultivate buy-in and advancement.
• Organization/Planning – Plans, organizes, and schedules efficiently. Focuses on key priorities.
• Team Player – Reaches out to peers, overcomes "we-they" dynamics, and leads peers toward what’s best for the organization.
• Excellence – Sets high standards for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity.
• Personability – Puts people at ease. Shows emotional intelligence, compassion, and friendliness.
• Oral Communication – Communicates well one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking. Keeps people informed.
• Stress Management – Stable and poised under pressure.
• Self-Awareness/Feedback – Recognizes strengths and weaknesses. Uses feedback constructively.
• Conflict Management – Understands and addresses conflict to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years of campus experience.
• At least one year of campus team director (TD) experience preferred.
• Experience directing or leading a FOCUS retreat is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus.

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $48,000 - $72,000/year. This range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account.
• Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer match for eligible staff.
• Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection.
• Integrity-based Paid Time Off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, including American holidays and some feast days of the Church.
• Sacred Christmas Respite: office closure from December 24 to January 1.

Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or temporary) and tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.