Director/General Manager

Job Title: Director / General Manager

Location: Wainwright House, Rye, New York

Reports To: President, Board of Trustees

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: Base salary $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits

Schedule: 40 hours/week, with occasional evening/weekend availability for events

ABOUT WAINWRIGHT HOUSE:

The Wainwright House in Rye, NY was founded in 1951 by Fonrose Wainwright Condict after a conversation with the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale. Fonrose decided to dedicate her family estate as a non-profit, non-sectarian, holistic learning center. The estate now includes 5.1 acres of grounds overlooking Milton Harbor, a mansion in the style of a French chateau, carriage house, and a smaller cottage.

For almost 75 years, Wainwright House has been the site of conferences, meetings, sacred ceremonies, and classes in a variety of disciplines, ranging from Far Eastern religions to Christianity, from relatively pragmatic self-help to mysticism-inspired philosophies. Luminaries who have visited include Joseph Campbell, Ram Dass, Aldous Huxley, and Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Today, Wainwright House continues to host these events and serves the Westchester community by providing a venue for social and corporate events, wellness and movement classes, and sacred ceremonies. Facilities include three buildings with meeting rooms, dining rooms, a meditation room, library, solarium, and lodging for programs and retreats.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Wainwright House seeks a dynamic and experienced Director / General Manager to serve as the main point of contact and day-to-day leader of all functions and operations. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership across programs, events, administration, marketing, and facilities — while championing Wainwright House's mission and deepening community engagement. This role is key to sustaining Wainwright's long-standing reputation as a place for learning, wellness, and community connection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all departments, including programs, events, administration, marketing, and facilities.
• In partnership with staff and the Board, oversee the direction of all Wainwright House events, membership, fundraising, and programming.
• Represent Wainwright House in the community, strengthening partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
• Boost engagement through relationship building with other nonprofits, community organizations, and via the website and social media channels.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue and expense targets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Supervise all staff and contractors, fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Maintain and improve operational systems, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee facility management, including the management of event/rental space, and contracts, to preserve Wainwright House's historic property and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Support program and business development initiatives that grow earned income through rentals, memberships, programs, and events.
• Partner with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates on performance, opportunities, and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle additional office administration duties such as ordering supplies, responding to inquiries, printing attendee lists, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a business setting.
• Experience managing staff and contractors.
• Excellent relationship-building and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience managing budgets, teams, and operations with measurable success.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance mission and financial sustainability.
• Passion for Wainwright House's mission and commitment to community service.
• Nonprofit experience a plus.
• Experience with membership development a plus.
• Grant writing experience a plus.
• Familiarity with website design programs such as Wix a plus.
• QuickBooks experience a plus.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person