Benet House Retreat Center is owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Illinois. It is located on 90 acres with walking paths, a wooded area, a lake and an abundance of wildlife. Benet House is seeking a full-time Director who is responsible for all operations, including programming retreats throughout the year. Benet House ‘welcomes each person as Christ’ (RB) and is open to all faiths. The applicant must have at least 3 years’ experience in retreat ministry and open to a flexible schedule to accommodate retreats. For more information about Benet House go to www.smmsisters.org/retreats. A virtual tour is available at https://smmsisters.org/virtual-monastery .

Applicants must submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter should speak to your qualifications and leadership experience. Please send to:

Sr. Roberta Bussan, OSB
Director of Benet House Retreat Center
2200 88th Ave. W.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Or email to: rbussan@smmsisters.org

ABOUT
The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) is a national Roman Catholic membership organization serving women’s and men’s religious institutes, primarily in the U.S. The Conference engages congregations with timely resources, services and experiences that support initial and ongoing formation and the professional preparation of formators. For more information, visit: www.relforcon.org.

DUTIES
Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations. This includes but is not limited to:

1) Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, attending to inquiries and directing questions to appropriate RFC team members (RFC utilizes a Zoom phone platform which can be accessed from any location).

2) Monitors general email account (rfc@relforcon.org), responding to basic questions and forwarding messages to appropriate staff.

3) Keeps RFC’s common calendar updated and accurate.

4) Compiles and tracks incoming invoices and processes payments via PNC Bank bill pay after Executive Director approval.

5) Liaisons with the Conference’s accounting firm (BMT Consultants) to reconcile any incoming / expenditure discrepancies.

6) Teams with the Director of Programs and Initiatives to help prepare for Conference’s core programs (e.g., nametags, housing roster, folder assembly, etc.).

7) Manages the Conference’s membership database by updating records, contacts, dues payments, etc.

8) Serves as the team’s service provider liaison with outside entities (e.g., Zoom, Quill, etc.).

9) Works closely with the Executive Director on meeting management (scheduling, sending out supporting materials, and following up, as needed).

10) Monitors and procures necessary office supplies.

11) Other duties as assigned.

See full job description (attached) for more information.