Solar Living Center Community Coordinators - Inspirational Environmental Education - Ukiah, CA

Since 1998, the Solar Living Institute has been promoting sustainable living through inspirational environmental education.  We do this through workshops, online courses, events, Children's Education Programs, an Intern Program, and Tours of the 12-acre Solar Living Center.  We accomplish our mission through our family of participants, including staff, interns, caretakers, volunteers, supporters, donors and friends.

Applications are now being accepted for Community Coordinators. Positions available until filled.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references via email.

• Summer:  March-October 2015

Couples preferred.   Couples/Partners are encouraged to apply.

 SUMMARY

• Community Coordinator Interns will:
• Manage small intern food budget to best meet the needs of all intern community members.
• Organize weekly intern meal schedule, assist with creation of shopping list and purchase produce where necessary (making best use of produce available on site).
• Organize weekly intern community meetings to allow feedback to staff at SLI team meeting on any community issues which need to be addressed.
• Assist with organization of intern field trips.
• Organize schedule for intern area upkeep (kitchen, intern garden, shower and bedroom cleaning and maintenance).
• Assist with dispute resolution when required.
• Clean and manage camping shower and outdoor kitchen.
• Work closely with SLI staff in support of site management, intern program, workshops, children’s education program, and tours. 
• Work with the Site Manager and site interns to maintain and improve the Solar Living Center’s 12 acre demonstration facilities, grounds and gardens
• Work with office staff in accommodating student campers, participating in children’s education tours, and prepping for and providing “meet and greet” for onsite classes.
• Assist in our Tiny House Air BnB program
• Assist with training of interns and take part in basic site tasks such as tours, recycling/trash and bathroom cleaning and maintenance on a rotational basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience managing volunteer or intern groups
Experience managing small budgets
High standard of work ethic, accountability and reliability
Motivation and enthusiasm for caring for the earth and community
Experience in speaking and/or presenting to small groups
Experience with living in community with others
Vegetable gardening experience; planting, maintaining, harvesting a plus
Ability to maintain flexibility within a work plan while completing essential tasks

EXPECTATIONS

Share common space with others living at the Solar Living Center
Ensure smooth functioning of intern community and good staff-intern communication channels
Work holidays as needed (time traded)
Keep intern village, camping and guest shower facilities clean and functional

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Rustic private accommodations,
Small community food stipend
Access to all Institute classes on a space - available basis
Discount at Real Goods Store on site
Business and personal contacts in the solar and sustainable living fields
Opportunity to live and work on a functional and beautiful permaculture site with a dynamic mix of individuals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.