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WOODSHANTI NEEDS HELP

Cabinetmaker Wanted

This is a unique ownership position, please read entirely before submitting a resume.

Skills Needed

Responsibilities include all aspects of furniture and cabinet construction.
Project leader
Communication and organizational skills
Design skills, experience with oil finish and previous business ownership a plus

Experience qualifications to apply for an interview:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience
Must be interested in assuming responsibility of ownership
Must be enthusiastic about our progressive social and environmental policies

Woodshanti is a worker-owned woodworking shop located in Bayview, San Francisco. We build custom cabinets and furniture. We use certified sustainably harvested, recycled and salvaged lumber as well as natural finishes. We operate as a non-hierarchical cooperative shop based on the values of responsibility, trust, and fun.  We are looking for a new member/owner who is in alignment with our culture of progressive entrepreneurialism, self motivated leadership, and sustainable production oriented policies. Please note that this is not just a job, it is a family environment with a strong sense of purpose. Please check out our website at www.woodshanti.com for more info about us and to see examples of our work.

To apply please email, fax or mail us a letter of intent, resume and photos demonstrating your level of craftsmanship and design. No phone calls, No drop-in’s. We will respond as soon as we can process the applications.

Pay is based on experience and skill level.
Health benefits available
Women and persons of color encouraged to apply.

Send to:
zak@woodshanti.com
fax 415-822-8177
Woodshanti Cooperative
909 Palou Ave
SF, CA 94124

**POR FAVOR FIJAR EN SU LUGAR DE TRABAJO**

31/3/07
¡Buscamos miembros para la junta directiva de la federación de cooperativas de trabajadores de los EEUU!

La nueva junta directiva de la federación de cooperativas de trabajadores de los EEUU ya está empezando a trabajar, y uno de sus primeros quehaceres es aumentar su número de participantes en la junta directiva.  Ahora solo tenemos 5 miembros en la junta directiva, lo mínimo requerido por nuestros estatuos provisionales.  Esperamos aumentar la junta a por lo menos 7 miembros-,  o al menos reclutar algunas personas en el caso de que un miembro tenga que salir de la junta directiva.
Entonces, estamos intentando hablar con la membresia otra vez y estamos haciendo algunos reclutamientos específicos.   Despúes la membresia podrá votar por correo electrónico por los candidatos que salgan de esta ronda.  Es inortodoxo, sí, pero la junta directiva piensa que el tener una junta directiva más amplia es tan importante que están intentando por segunda vez reclutar más miembros.

Entonces…..¿Le gustaría servir en la junta directiva en el próximo año? ¿O ser un suplente?
¿SI?, ¿QUIERE?
¡QUE BUENO!  Mande su nombre y unas frases describiendose a sí mismo y su interés en el trabajo antes del 15 de abril.
ALGUNA INFORMACION ACERCA DEL IMPORTANTE TRABAJO QUE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA HACEN.
Tiempo de servicio:  un año

Responsabilidades básicas:
- Participar cada mes en una reunión de la junta directiva (por teléfono)
- compromiso de 2 horas cada semana para hacer trabajo por la junta directiva o en su grupo de trabajo
- mantenerse en comunicación con otros miembros de la junta directiva y personal
- asistir la conferencia nacional en 2008.
(Puede conseguir una descripción más amplia si asi lo solicita)

Beneficios:
- Ayudar a formar el movimiento de cooperativas de trabajadores en este momento importante en su crecimiento
- Conocer a trabadores de cooperativas de trabajadores de muchos lugares de este país y del mundo
- Posibilidad de viajes nacionales e internacionales

Que estamos hacienda ahora mismo:
- Proyecto de biblioteca de documentos sobre cooperativas
- Directorio de cooperativas de trabajadores
- Comienzos de una propuesta para un red de asistencia técnica
- Investigación sobre seguro de salud y pensiones para las cooperativas de trabajadores
- Planeación de la próxima conferencia nacional de cooperativas de trabajadores

Contacte a Melissa a info@usworker.coop o al 415-379-9201 si está interesado o quiere recomendar a otra persona que este interesado (a).  ¡Gracias!  Melissa

OURBIZ MAY NOT SHUT DOWN

In the last two weeks Frank Adams has rounded up some new folks for the Southern Appalachian Center for Cooperative Ownership (SACCO). He reports that they may have some interest in continuing this weblog. So, don't cross us off your lists yet and...

STAY TUNED!

US FEDERATION SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS

Here's a notice we have received the following notice from the US Federation of Worker Co-ops. Most people have already been notified by email. Just in case you missed it.....

We are seeking board members for US Federation of Worker Co-ops! 

The new board of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives is getting down to work, and one of their first tasks is to increase their numbers. Right now, we have only 5 board members, the minimum required by our provisional bylaws. We hope to bring it up to at least 7 - or, at the very minimum, to recruit some willing alternates in case a board member has to step down. 

So we're putting out another call to the membership and doing some targeted nominations recruitment. Then we'll have a membership vote by email on any candidates that emerge in this round. It's unorthodox, yes, but the board feels that having a full board is important enough to put out a second call. 

So....want to volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors for the next year? Or to be an alternate?

YES, YOU DO?  *mad love in your direction* 

GREAT! Send in your name and a couple sentences about yourself and your interest in the work by April 15.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANT AND REWARDING WORK THE BOARD DOES 
Term of Service: 
one year 

Basic Duties: 
- Attend monthly 2-hour board meeting (conference call) 
- 2 hour/week commitment to doing board and committee work 
- Stay in regular communication with board and staff 
- Attend national conference in 2008 
(Full job description available upon request) 

Benefits: 
- Help build the worker co-op movement at an exciting point in its growth 
- Meet worker co-opers from all over the country and the world 
- Possibility for national and international travel 
  
What we're working on right now: 
- Co-op Document Library Project 
- Data Commons/Directory of Worker Co-ops 
- Beginning proposal for a peer technical assistance network 
- Research on health and pension benefits for worker co-ops 
- Planning next national worker co-op conference 

Contact Melissa at info@usworker.coop  or 415-379-9201 if you're interested or want to suggest someone who might be.