Community Engagement Lead & Event Host

Overview

The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) is a non-profit dedicated to peace and spirituality based in Los Angeles. As we evolve to meet the needs of a diverse, modern audience, we seek a dynamic, spiritually-minded individual with events expertise to be the welcoming face and heart of our community to help us create a vibrant community space for seekers of all ages.

We offer an approach that focuses on incorporating spirituality into everyday life in a tangible, workable way. We call it “practical spirituality.” – using everything in our life to expand and grow in a way that allows us to relate to the world from the inside out, from our loving center, and to explore the nature of our true essence as a Soul.

Our beautiful headquarters features the Peace Awareness Gardens & Labrinth, which the L.A. Times calls a “Spiritual Oasis in the City.” Its purpose is to provide a place for people to take time out of their busy lives to visit, reflect, and be rejuvenated by the peace and nature present.

Responsibilities:

Community Building & Event Hosting (50%)

• Serve as the primary host and welcoming face of our spiritual center, creating and continually developing a warm, inclusive atmosphere for all visitors and our existing community
• Design, host, and manage engaging events, workshops, and gatherings that appeal to newcomers and our current students.
• Create an inviting atmosphere for all visitors, ensuring they feel valued and welcome.
• Develop and implement community-building initiatives to foster connections.
• Coordinate with instructors and speakers to ensure seamless, inspiring event experiences – including event setup and breakdown, audio/visual requirements, and guest registration.
• Supervise and assign social media volunteer(s) to capture content at events.
• Continuously gather feedback and innovate to enhance the community experience.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers.
• Organize and supervise roles & responsibilities for residents and volunteers.
• Manage staffing and customer experience of our Reading Room opening in 2025
• Manage logistics and customer experience of photo shoots and retreats.
• Greet and guide people to and from their spiritual services

Spiritual Guidance & Education (25%)

• Serve as a knowledgeable guide to the center’s spiritual teachings and practices.
• Articulate the benefits and relevance of our spiritual education path to diverse audiences – especially newcomers.
• Create and deliver orientation sessions for newcomers, providing an accessible introduction to our teachings.
• Stay informed about contemporary spiritual trends and integrate relevant insights and experiences.

Operational Excellence (25%)

• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance the visitor experience, from first contact to long-term engagement.
• Create follow-up systems and surveys for continuous improvement based on guest experience
• Handle inquiries and concerns with grace, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Organize volunteers and docents

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Passionate about spirituality and personal growth
• Experience in event planning and community building
• Energetic, positive attitude with a talent for making others feel welcome
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for events
• Background in hospitality, customer service, or related field
• Skilled at social media content capture at events is a plus
• Experience with MSIA, University of Santa Monica, Freedom to Choose nonprofit or Insight Seminars is a plus