Candidacy is a one year ownership track position. Alongside our bookkeeping and consulting services, ABC has been slowly growing our education program Cosmos via a steering committee and we’re looking for someone who can develop infrastructure and help shepherd Cosmos from a starting phase to a smooth operating phase. This role will focus on co-facilitating workshops, working with the steering committee to build out Cosmos, and administering operational aspects of the program. We are looking for a candidate with strong facilitation and project management skills, and not necessarily someone who already has specific financial content expertise. Candidates receive training in finances, accounting principles, and cooperative governance. Candidates receive a mid-point evaluation at 6 months and then again at one year to determine if they meet the requirements of a membership position.

ABC is a remote workplace. We may resume in person workshops in the future when it is safe to do so, but in person work will not be a requirement for employment.

Responsibilities

Client Work 35%

• Workshop and Training co-facilitation
• Intake for education services
• Develop educational materials (e.g. videos, self-guided resources, worksheets, etc.)

Internal Work 65%

ABC General

• Meetings/Trainings
• Monthly general meeting
• Internal operations and committee meetings
• Peer supervision meetings 2x/month
• Organizational development (depending on interests)
• Financial training/skills development as needed

Education Program

• Administration and coordination for Cosmos, ABC’s education branch
• Strategy and business planning for Cosmos
• Marketing/Outreach/Client development
• Policy Development
• Materials/Curriculum development

Candidates are expected to fulfill the hours requirements and internal/client work ratios as outlined in their job description, to attend general and operations meetings, and to join and participate in at least one committee.

Required

• Alignment with the Cooperative Principles, Values and ABC’s Points of Unity
• At least 5 years of experience in training, facilitation, and popular education
• At least 1 year of experience with online training/facilitation
• At least 2 years of administrative/operations coordination experience
• Proficiency with basic tech tools and platforms
• Able to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Commitment to self-reflection and ongoing learning
• Clear, timely, and thoughtful communication
• Able to build trusting relationships with coworkers and clients

Preferred

• Spanish fluency
• Experience in organizational or business development
• Experience with curriculum development

Compensation, Benefits, and How to Apply for a Candidate Position

Compensation

35 hour per week full time position with an annual salary of $54,810. Potential to become a member after 1 year with a starting salary roughly equivalent to $65,000. Payroll is via direct deposit every other Friday.

The coop has decided to prioritize shifting to a 30 hour work week and hope to implement this some time in 2022 if feasible. The salary amount would remain the same.

Benefits

PTO + flexible schedule

• Paid time off includes 30 annual Holidays, 11 annual Vacation days, and .035 hours of Health & Wellness time accrued per hour worked. (Combined total of 50 PTO days/year)
• 1 month sabbatical after 2 years of employment; 3 month sabbatical after 6 years (with the option to extend up to 9 months unpaid)
• Flexible schedule and remote work

Health benefits

• Up to $400/month towards insurance premiums or other medical expenses from 3-6 months of employment.
• Eligibility for health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama) after 6 months (85% employer contribution for Single coverage with a $144.84 monthly employee contribution) +1 coverage available at employee expense for an additional $1,013/month)
• Dental and vision insurance after 3 months (100% employer contribution to premiums)

Other benefits

• Professional development funds ($1,450/year)
• Home office equipment fund ($1,900 every 5 years) + home office stipend ($150/month)
• Eligibility for up to 3% employer-matched 401K Retirement Plan after 1 year
• Potential to become a member after candidacy period (pay increase, patronage dividend/profit sharing, equal ownership share in the cooperative).

Candidates are expected to fulfill the hours requirements and internal/client work ratios as outlined in their job description, to attend general and operations meetings, and to join and participate in at least one committee.

Reporting Structure

Candidates have an ABC member assigned as their Peer Supervisor to support them in work planning.

ABC workers are unionized with Local #1102 RWDSU/UFCW (Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union/United Food and Commercial Workers). Candidates become union members within their first 6 months of hire.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume together as a single PDF with the subject of “Candidate Facilitator and Education Coordinator” to <work@bookkeeping.coop>.

In your cover letter, please share your experience and skills, your interest in the position, and what about ABC’s model or points of unity resonates with you most and why.

*Applications received before November 9th, 2021 will receive priority consideration*