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2013 Ecovillage Education US course

This US premiere training is set in the thriving, living laboratory of Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage [link: www.dancingrabbit.org] in Rutledge, Missouri USA. You will be able to see, touch, and taste the practical applications of the curriculum’s four dimensions of sustainable culture: ecological, economic, social and worldview. We gather the wisdom of ecovillages worldwide and the skills of local staff to train individuals ready to ignite their own path. [link:www.ecovillageeducation.us/staff]

July 5-August 11, 2013 Register Today! Find more information atwww.ecovillageeducation.us.

Twin Oaks Communities Conference

MCC SUMMER INTERNSHIP:

Madison Community Cooperative is accepting applications for a summer intern. Information is below, and athttp://madisoncommunity.coop/mcc-summer-internship.

INTERNSHIP DATES

June 1-August 14, 2013

POSITION DUTIES

The intern will work extensively with MCC members, including the membership committee and the board, as well as with the MCC staff, to create and update written, visual and web-based materials about MCC.

Duties will include:

·      Update member handbook: work with the membership committee to solicit ideas for additions, changes, and updates to the handbook and other member orientation & outreach materials

·      Assist with writing articles and publishing MCC’s newsletter

·      Assist with website updates and content creation

·      Depending on the intern’s skill areas, provide trainings to MCC members

·      Assist with any development projects

·      Develop and implement marketing for MCC in order to expand the accessibility of cooperative housing

·      Work with the MCC board around updating policies.

If an intern has skills in conflict resolution and mediation, they would provide training and support to key members of MCC, including the newly re-activated Grievance Committee, and work with the grievance officer to update MCC policies around conflict.

DESIRED SKILLS

We seek an intern who has the following skills and experiences:

·      Comfortable working independently

·      Strong writing and editing ability

·      Enjoys collaborating with people

·      Experience with creating outreach materials such as brochures, handbooks and newsletter articles

·      Computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and some web experience

·      Familiar with cooperatives and interested in living in an MCC cooperative house

·      Experience with conflict resolution and mediation.

POSITION TRAINING

We will provide training in relevant MCC procedures. During the first week of the internship, we will focus on understanding MCC systems and policies, in preparation for the ongoing projects.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING

The intern will develop their communications and outreach skills, as well as expanding their writing portfolio. They will learn some Drupal (web programming). The intern will gain valuable knowledge about the operations of a large non-student community housing cooperative. If the intern brings conflict resolution skills, they will have a great opportunity to develop their training skills by leading trainings.

HOURS/COMPENSATION

In exchange for 20 hours/week of work, the intern will receive free room and board at an MCC house selected by the Member Services Coordinator. The intern will be credited after completion of each month’s work. The intern will need to be accepted as a member at the cooperative house through the house’s membership process.

The intern will work 20 hours each week, primarily during business hours, with some evenings to attend dinners at cooperative houses or meetings of MCC committees/board.

TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interest in this position and your relevant skills, a resume, and three references who can speak to your quality of work.

Applications received by April 15^th will receive primary consideration.

Applications should be sent to Rek Kwawer, Member Services Coordinator, at services@madisoncommunity.coop.

Come to WestCo - NASCO will be there.

Greetings WestCo-interested parties,

We would like to invite your members to WestCo which is happening this April 19-21 at Santa Barbara Student Housing Co-op in sunny Isla Vista, California!

WestCo 2013 includes educational and exchange workshops, social events, and more with co-operators from the U.S./Canada in western and mountain timezones.  Participating co-op members are welcomed and encouraged to present workshops or social events and accommodation will be provided among our 5 houses.  See attached flyer.

Cost is $30 per person and $15 for workshop/event presenters.  The registration deadline is April 5th, 2013.  Feel free to email or call us with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

In Co-operation,

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Penn South Co-op

Education & Communications Director: Job Description

Seeking a candidate for a management-level position with excellent writing, editing, computer, organizing, and communications skills to work for a not-for-profit cooperative community in Manhattan.

The position requires an experienced writer and organizer who can multitask, working with Board members, staff, cooperators, community leaders and elected political officials. Responsibilities include writing and producing annual report, monthly announcements and miscellaneous publications and memos; maintaining the co-op’s website; organizing events like the annual meeting, annual new cooperators brunch and special meetings.

Previous experience required. Please send your resume and salary requirements to: education@pennsouth.coop.