Co-operative Manager (part time)

Who We Are

The Afterlee ecovillage is a visionary project which aims to tackle several societal issues related to housing, education, mental health, food production, and resilience. With anywhere from 30 to 60 members in our co-op, including 7 directors, and 2 contractors leading the way, effective management is crucial for our success.

Your Role

With our community buzzing and growing, we're seeking a proactive manager to help keep things organized and on track. We need someone who can streamline our processes, build structure, and ensure we're moving forward efficiently. You'll be working closely with us and our partners to make sure we're all on the same page and making things happen! The main tasks you will take on are:

• Management and Supervision of members, contractors and facilities 

• Planning, scheduling, and following-up

• Further Board Relations

• Secretarial duties for the Co-operative

• Member and External relationship management

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree (Business Management or similar) and more than 5 years experience in either business, co-operative, association or government management. 

• Excellent leadership and management skills including a strong ability to take initiative, and work in a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Dedicated work ethic with personal and professional integrity.

• Thorough knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the cooperative model.

• Proven history of successful project management.

• Experience with intentional communities, ecovillages or similar.

Desired Qualifications

• Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Proficient with at least one organisation management software (eg monday.com or jira.com)

• Understanding Co-operative National Law, Regulations and related standard practices.

Working Arrangements

• Work from home (with occasional in-person meetings and events required)
• Set your own hours (some flexibility required to attend occasional meetings)
• The expected amount of time to fulfil your contractual obligations is 24 hours per week.
• 6 month contract which can be reviewed for possibility to extend depending on project needs.

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 06 May 2024
• Expected salary: $4,800 - $6,000 per month