Deer Park Monastery is seeking a part-time Online Bookstore Manager (20-25 hours per week) to support the creation and management of the monastery’s online bookstore. This mindful and detail-oriented professional will be responsible for building and maintaining an e-commerce platform using Shopify, ensuring an efficient, accessible, and well-organized online shopping experience.
Posted: June 13, 2025
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Quyên gópAre you inspired by the transformative power of mindfulness and want to help make Thay's teachings, books, and resources more accessible to the world? Do you have experience managing e-commerce platforms and a strong attention to detail? This is a call to serve, a chance to bring meaning into the world.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND AND CULTURE
Deer Park Monastery, part of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, is a vibrant mindfulness practice center in Escondido, California. Rooted in the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, the monastery offers a sanctuary for individuals seeking peace, connection, and transformation through mindfulness and meditation. With a spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and siblinghood, Deer Park Monastery provides a calm and supportive environment for all who arrive at the monastery.
POSITION SUMMARY
Deer Park Monastery is seeking a part-time Online Bookstore Manager (20-25 hours per week) to support the creation and management of the monastery’s online bookstore. This mindful and detail-oriented professional will be responsible for building and maintaining an e-commerce platform using Shopify, ensuring an efficient, accessible, and well-organized online shopping experience.
This is a hybrid, hourly position based at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, requiring regular, weekly in-person attendance (schedule to be confirmed with the successful candidate).
The Online Bookstore Manager will collaborate closely with monastic and lay team members to ensure a seamless online shopping experience and timely fulfillment of orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Deer Park Monastery offers an hourly rate in line with the California minimum wage requirements, as well as benefits with details to be discussed in interview.
Please note: There is the option for housing for employees of Deer Park. Employee may reside in housing nearby the monastery, within range of bike/e-bike or walking. While employed in this role, no rent is required; payment of utilities with others sharing the house is required. Lunch will be provided on work days. Residence in monastery housing requires attendance at Days of Mindfulness on Sunday mornings, and presence for three to four sitting meditation sessions per week.
In the practice of Inclusiveness, we are an equal-opportunity employer and actively work to ensure fair and equal treatment for all, regardless of culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, physical ability, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
We are looking for caring and exceptional folks who want to practice right livelihood, make a positive difference, and help create the right conditions where everyone at Deer Park Monastery can thrive. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Please send the following materials to jobs@deerparkmonastery.com by July 11, 2025.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our Sangha and sharing the practice of mindfulness around the world.
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