Job: RLC Community Coordinator

Western Massachusetts Training Consortium

187 High Street
HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Company Description:
The Consortium is a learning organization, committed to creating conditions in which people with lived experience pursue their dreams and strengthen our communities through full participation.
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year PITTSFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Part TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Some High School Coursework
Preference: Nice to have
Up to One Year
Preference: Nice to have
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
Community Coordinator (22 to 27 hours) for the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community based in the Pittsfield area. Help grow our community and team in the local area, re-establish a Pittsfield Center, coordinate outreach and events, offer peer-to-peer support, facilitate groups, and more. Anticipated hourly rate $16.50.
Requirements:
Requirements: Some flexibility with schedule and ability to work independently at times on multiple projects; Your own experience living through trauma, psychiatric diagnosis, homelessness, problems with substances and/or a variety of other life-interrupting challenges; Understanding and commitment to examining and undoing systemic oppression related to racism, gender, psychiatric diagnosis, etc.; Ability to participate in a minimum of 11 days of training in the Holyoke Area (Lodging available if needed). A Plus: Familiarity with c/s/x, mad, peer, recovery, and/or human rights movements; Intentional Peer Support, and/or other trainings relevant to peer-to-peer support (Hearing Voices, Alternatives to Suicide, etc.); Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL)/Bicultural. AA/EOE.

Resume and cover letter should be submitted to info@westernmassrlc.org by April 27th. Please include how you meet the basic requirements of the job in your cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter may be discarded.

Resume and cover letter should be submitted by Friday, July 7.The cover letter should include confirmation that you meet the above requirements. Applications without cover letters may be discarded.