Employment Opportunities
“Ideally, we are able to find a job and work in such a way that our work is of benefit to the Earth and to all living beings.”
— Thich Nhat HanhDo you want to work in a place that transforms lives and makes a difference in the world? Do you want to use your skills and practice of mindfulness to create a more compassionate, peaceful, and mindful society? Then Deer Park Monastery might be the place for you.
Deer Park Monastery is a mindfulness practice and monastic training center in the Plum Village tradition founded by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. The Deer Park community includes both monastics and lay people living on site who are involved in the daily operations of the monastery.
Working at Deer Park provides a chance to help connect people to Thay’s teachings. It’s an opportunity to promote the learning, practicing, and teaching of the art of mindful living in the Plum Village tradition, and to be actively engaged in realizing Thay’s vision for a vibrant and healing Beloved Community of happy people who live in peace and harmony with each other and the Earth.
Employees at Deer Park understand that while our mindfulness practices are grounded in the Buddhist tradition, we welcome all who wish to cultivate peace and happiness. Wherever you come from, however you look or identify, whomever you love, or whatever your religious or spiritual beliefs, you are welcome to visit this healing community.
The type of employment (hourly or salary), benefits, hybrid options, and expectations around your involvement in the daily mindfulness practices at Deer Park vary from job to job. Details are included in each job description. Employees may be eligible for on-site housing at Deer Park Monastery. Please see the individual job descriptions for more details.
Got a question about working at Deer Park? Please contact us for more information.
Current Opportunities
The Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing is seeking a deeply grounded, experienced, and visionary Head of School to lead the launch and long-term development of this values-driven learning community.
Learn MoreThe Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing is seeking a founding K–2 teacher to help co-create the school’s first classroom and lay the foundation for its culture, curriculum, and daily rhythms. This role is ideal for a deeply experienced elementary educator who brings a steady mindfulness practice, joy in working with young children, and enthusiasm for building a new model of teaching, learning, and being in the world.
Learn MoreThe Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing is seeking a founding teacher for grades 3-5 to help co-create the school’s first classroom and lay the foundation for its culture, curriculum, and daily rhythms. This role is ideal for a deeply experienced elementary educator who brings a steady mindfulness practice, joy in working with young children, and enthusiasm for building a new model of teaching, learning, and being in the world.
Learn MoreThe Thích Nhất Hạnh School of Interbeing is seeking a Contemplative Curriculum Writer to support the articulation of our foundational K–5 framework and curricular resources. This role is ideal for an experienced K-5 curriculum writer who is deeply aligned with contemplative education and skilled at translating values, frameworks, and diverse source materials into clear, classroom-ready resources.
Learn MoreDeer Park Monastery was established by the Vietnamese Zen Master, Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Affectionately known as Thay (pronounced “Tay” or “Tie”), which is Vietnamese for “teacher”, by his students, he entered Tu Hieu Temple as a novice monk at the age of sixteen in 1942.
Over the years, Thay came to be a global spiritual leader and peace activist. Known as the “Father of Mindfulness” he founded the Plum Village tradition which includes 12 mindfulness practice and monastic training centers around the world.
From promoting the Earth Peace Treaty, to Hiking Zen, The Buddha the Scientist, Thundering Silence Records, the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing and more, we have a variety of ongoing initiatives that promote mindfulness in ways that make it accessible to different people.
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