Careers

At Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, our work is rooted in hospitality, reflection, and a shared commitment to our mission. We are a small, dedicated team who believe that the way we work together matters just as much as the work we do. If you are drawn to fulfilling work in a faith-based, contemplative environment—and want to help create a sacred space where others can unplug, reflect, and renew—we invite you to explore our current openings.

 

Current Job Openings

Pastoral Team Member & Bilingual Retreat Director (Full-Time)

Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, a work of the Society of Jesus, seeks a mission-driven Bilingual (Spanish/English) Pastoral Team Member to join our retreat ministry, with a particular focus on Hispanic outreach. This role pays special attention to the Jesuits’ Universal Apostolic Preferences - especially walking with the excluded and journeying with youth - in order to extend Ignatius House’s commitment to offering a sacred place of encounter, accompaniment, and renewal. We believe that retreats are essential to human well-being.

Our Mission

Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center provides a sacred place of peace and quiet and offers the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola to facilitate an encounter with God that leads to a willing and loving service of the least of our brothers and sisters (Matthew 25:31-46).

Key Responsibilities

Hispanic Ministry and Community Outreach

  • Oversee the Hispanic retreat ministry, enrichment programs, and formation opportunities.
  • Form and coordinate a Hispanic outreach committee to guide engagement and programming.
  • Lead or collaborate on Spanish-language retreats, including at least two Spanish weekend guided retreats per year.
  • Build relationships with parishes, ecumenical partners, and community organizations within the Hispanic community to help grow our mission.
  • Envision strategies for reaching second and third-generation Hispanics, addressing cultural and linguistic diversity within the community.
  • Partner with the Marketing and Communications Director to ensure:
    • Retreat materials and communications are available in Spanish.
    • A consistent and meaningful Spanish-language presence on the website and social media.

Mission Collaboration

  • Collaborate with the bookstore manager to cultivate a selection of books that reflects diverse, creative, and underrepresented voices in spirituality, aligned with our retreat calendar
  • Support the Young Adult Initiative, providing outreach to and following up with young adults and college students who attend retreats at no cost
  • Explore ongoing engagement opportunities to help young adults remain connected to Ignatius House’s mission and community

Retreat Leadership and Pastoral Ministry

  • Serve as a member of the Ignatius House pastoral team
  • Support additional English-language retreat offerings, as needed
  • After appropriate training, offer one-on-one spiritual direction and direct 5-day, 8-day, and 19th Annotation retreats in both English and Spanish
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field
  • Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
  • Strong grounding in Ignatian spirituality and commitment to Jesuit mission
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
  • Certification or training in spiritual direction
  • Experience in retreat ministry, parish ministry, or community-based Hispanic ministry

A candidate with the minimum qualifications may grow into the preferred qualifications with mentorship and formation provided by Ignatius House.

Qualities Sought

We seek a pastoral minister who:

  • Embodies hospitality, compassion, and intercultural awareness.
  • Desires to walk with people in their spiritual journeys
  • Thrives in collaborative ministry and values Jesuit apostolic teamwork
  • Shows initiative, imagination, and openness to ongoing spiritual formation
To Apply

Please submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV
  • One recorded talk or written reflection (e.g., homily, retreat talk, scripture reflection)
  • Two references

Send application materials to Sarah Otto, Director of Mission at sotto@ignatiushouse.org

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026