About the Zen Studies Society
The Zen Studies Society (ZSS) is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist community dedicated to realizing and actualizing our true nature. Cultivating an atmosphere of respect, harmony, deep insight, and boundless compassion, we offer the simple yet profound teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism at our mountain monastery and city temple. The Zen Studies Society was established in 1956 to support the Buddhist scholar D.T. Suzuki in his efforts to introduce Zen to the West and is one of the oldest Zen Buddhist organizations in the United States.
Position Overview
- Title: Volunteer Website Administrator
- Classification: Part-time Volunteer
- Compensation: Not Applicable
- Reports to: Development and Communications Committee Chair
- Time Commitment: 2 – 4 hours per week
Position Summary
The Volunteer Website Administrator is responsible for keeping the Zen Studies Society website updated and aligned with the ZSS communications standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Set up events and web pages as requested
- Update copy on website as needed
- Update photos as needed
Qualifications
- You are responsive, flexible, personable, and patient
- You have excellent proofreading skills
- You are comfortable learning new technology
Nice to Have
- Experience with WordPress
- Good writing skills
Our Values
The Zen Studies Society is a mission-driven religious organization. We expect everyone representing our organization to embody our core values – integrity, generosity, community, compassion, and wisdom – in all their work and interactions, both within our community and the public at large.
To Apply
Please submit a resume or description of relevant experience by email to jifu@zenstudies.org with the subject line: Volunteer Website Administrator Application.