L-R: Edyka Chilome, Kaiden Roberts, and Liza Garza at ROOTS Week 2018. Photo: Melisa Cardona
It takes A LOT of people-power to make ROOTS Week run. We’re looking to hire amazing individuals to fill out the ROOTS Week Team!
Team members receive complimentary registration, small stipends, and possible travel assistance when available. If you are interested please send a resumé and cover letter to rootsweek@alternateroots.org by EXTENDED DEADLINE Monday, May 16, 2019. Since ROOTS Week is such a unique gathering, preference in hiring will be given to applicants who have attended ROOTS Week previously.
ROOTS Week Team Responsibilities
The team members work with ROOTS staff, the member-led ROOTS Week Work Group, and the Executive Committee, to produce and support awesomely delightful experiences for everyone at ROOTS Week. Every person on the team is expected to:
- Attend weekly production meetings starting July 2019
- Communicate with other team members on a regular and timely basis
- Work with other coordinators to schedule activities for the week
- Adhere to green practices to plan and run ROOTS Week
- Evaluate the process and document your work, during and after ROOTS Week
We are hiring for the following positions:
Health and Wellness Coordinator
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ROOTS 101 Coordinator
The ROOTS 101 Coordinator will coordinate with ROOTS’ Operations and Programs staff to develop and facilitate ROOTS 101 and 201 sessions. These sessions introduce new (or nearly new) attendees and members to ROOTS’ history, programs, and practices.
Requirements: Organizational and communication skills, and an understanding of Alternate ROOTS.
Christine Gautreaux, 2018 ROOTS Week Camp Counselor. Photo: Melisa Cardona.
The Camp Counselors serve as ambassadors for emotional health to the ROOTS Week population. This resource person participates in all-conference sessions as able, serving as an emotions monitor, and suggesting we take a breath or break when appropriate. Additionally, this practitioner is available for private meetings with individual ROOTS Week participants. These meetings are offered pro-bono to participants and are considered to be a part of the service of ROOTS Week.
Requirements: A licensed degree in mental health (MSW, LCP, etc.) or other established professional healing modality. A commitment to, and familiarity, with ROOTS’ mission.
Visual Arts Coordinator
The Visual Arts Coordinator will facilitate safe & respectful installation and de-installation of visual arts work in careful communication with the artist, ROOTS staff, and Lutheridge. This person will communicate the specific needs of visual artists with the leadership team members, and will create the schedule for visual artists at ROOTS Week in conjunction with other staff. The Visual Arts Coordinator ensures that visual arts work is not kept in silos or presented as separate from the greater work of the organization.
Health and Wellness Coordinator
The Health and Wellness Coordinator will serve as an ambassador for emotional health and encourage and support ROOTS Week participant wellness through healing practices for the mind, body, and soul. They will coordinate with ROOTS’ Programs Team staff and Camp Counselors to organize and manage the Health and Wellness work co-op team.
Requirements: A commitment to and familiarity with the ROOTS mission and how that shows up in our healing and wellness.
Green Team Coordinator
The Green Team Coordinator serves as the superhero/heroine for green practices at ROOTS Week. This person organizes and leads composting, recycling, and education activities around green practices for ROOTS folks. As Lutheridge does not have its own compost, the captain will work in advance of ROOTS Week to secure the off-site compost facility, ensure that ROOTS has all of the needed equipment (garbage pails, etc.), and create a schedule for work co-op participants.
Requirements: A working knowledge of green practices, especially for large groups. A passion for teaching and mentoring others, and leading both small and large groups. Good organizational skills.
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