Co-op related internship opportunity
Sayan Bhattacharyya
Thank you for your support for Co-op solidarity during the past year.
We hope that you have had a good summer.
The ICC Solidarity Team will be returning in the Fall, and we will be
sending out an announcement in the first week of September.
Meanwhile, some of you (and/or your house members) may be interested
in the job announcement below.
Co-operatively,
Sayan
(Member, Renaissance Co-op
member, ICC Co-op Solidarity Team)
* * * * *
Position Opening
Conference Organizer Internship
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) is a non-profit
organization that provides educational, training and consulting
programs for campus-based cooperatives in the United States and
Canada. NASCO's major activities include an annual conference, the
NASCO Cooperative Education and Training Institute, member training,
consulting services, and career development programs. NASCO also
manages affiliated organizations that support the cooperative movement
through developing new coops and securing the future for existing
coops. The main NASCO office is in Chicago, IL
General Accountability
The Conference Organizer is responsible for planning and coordinating
the logistics for NASCO's Cooperative Education and Training
Institute, to be held November 5-7 in Ann Arbor, MI. The conference
organizer is directly responsible to the Director of Educational &
Training, who has overall responsibility for the Institute and other
educational programs.
Timeline of Specific Responsibilities
September:
* <span>Meet with the Director of Education & Training the week of
September 13 for a short training</span>
* <span>Assist the Director of Education & Training with attending
house and board meetings at Ann Arbor co-ops to promote Institute and
request housing (approx. six house dinners/visits September
13-20)</span>
* <span>Secure three to five local sponsors for restaurant guide</span>
* <span>Secure low-cost transportation and recruit presenters for
ICC, cohousing, and Detroit tours</span>
* <span>Work with staff to coordinate local Saturday evening
social event</span>
* <span>Reserve A/V equipment through the University of Michigan</span>
>October:
* <span>Assist with proofreading of registration materials</span>
* <span>Write tour, entertainment, and local transportation
content for registration packet and website</span>
* <span>Review and update Restaurant Guide</span>
* <span>Coordinate rides for tours</span>
* <span>Work with presenters to create tour routes and materials</span>
* <span>Work with staff to coordinate local Saturday evening
social event (continued)</span>
* <span>Recruit local volunteers to assist with “last minute”
conference tasks and childcare providers</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Week before Institute</span>
* <span>Arrange to pick-up projectors for Institute weekend</span>
* <span>Print and post Institute info at all housing locations</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Institute Weekend – November 5, 6, and 7</span>
* <span>Assist with physical set-up, operations, and take-down of
the Institute</span>
* <span>Coordinate tour participants on Friday</span>
* <span>Coordinate projectors for workshops</span>
* <span>Work shifts of the registration desk with staff</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Ongoing</span>
* <span>Check in regularly with NASCO staff via phone and email</span>
* <span>Assist the Director of Education & Training that
participant accessibility needs and requests are met</span>
* <span>Assist with communication with ICC house presidents</span>
* <span>Other tasks may be assigned by mutual agreement</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Qualities Needed</span>
<span>The Conference Organizer must be a highly motivated person with
a strong desire to create and implement service programs that are of
maximum benefit to the group equity cooperative movement. Qualities
needed include strong organizing and communication skills, and ability
to work both independently and as a team. Preferred qualifications
include meeting & planning skills, experience with fundraising, and
familiarity with Ann Arbor housing co-ops.</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Candidates should have a strong commitment to creating an event
that is accessible for all who wish to participate and eliminating
racist, sexist, classist, homophobic or other oppressive language or
behaviors.</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Experience with campus housing and/or retail cooperatives is
strongly preferred.</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Term of employment and compensation</span>
<span>This position requires 5-10 hours/week; workload will be highest
mid-October through November 7. The job will begin with a 2-hour
training/orientation meeting the week of September 13, 2010, and end
November 14, 2010. </span>
<span> </span>
<span>Compensation will be $600, and is offered through multiple
stipend payments of $200 at the end of September, October, and
November. Compensation may also be negotiated as rent
reductions.</span>
<span> </span>
<span>To Apply</span>
<span>Send a coverletter and résumé to Mingwei (min...@nasco.coop),
the Director of Education & Training. Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis through September 6, 2010, 5pm CST / 6pm EST. Phone
Interviews will be conducted week of September 8-10, 2010. Please
contact Mingwei with any questions (min...@nasco.coop,
734.272.2293).</span>
<span> </span>
<span>NASCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!</span>