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Wildflower Alliance: Community Coordinator, Greenfield Ma
The *Western Massachusetts Training Consortium is hiring for a Community Coordinator *This position is a hourly part-time and is in-person working from the Greenfield center.
At the Consortium, we believe in social justice and are committed to anti-racism. As a collective organization, we work toward addressing systems of oppression as we seek to undo the harms that they have caused. Being part of our organization requires a deep commitment to addressing the marginalization, oppression and experience of being invisible so that community members are better able to pursue their dreams and strengthen communities through voice, choice, and inclusion.
If you believe in these values, we are the place for you to build your career! We offer generous benefits for Full time employees including:
· Competitive salary
· Medical, Dental, LTD and Life Insurance
· Tuition Support
· 403B
· Personal Leave Time Off (includes vacation, bereavement and sick days)
· 12 Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
Franklin County Community Coordinator. Work closely with the Assistant Director to coordinate Wildflower's Greenfield center and related tasks. This role includes a mix of direct support with community members and administrative tasks. May also include group facilitation, outreach/collaboration with other organizations, event planning and facilitating weekly support groups in Turners Falls. $23.00 - $25.00 based on completion of core trainings and bilingual/bicultural experience (English/Spanish or English/ASL), 20 to 25 hours per week with some set and some flexible hours (some weekend and/or evening availability required).
Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Investment in the value of peer support and alternatives to conventional clinical systems; Ability to balance a variety of needs in an active center; 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.; Attention to detail and to be proactive in addressing rising concerns; Ability to simultaneously foster and take part in a community where everyone is able to confidently speak up, offer input and new ideas, challenge and disagree with one another while also maintaining mutual respect and collaborative spirit.
Preferred Qualifications: Established residence in Franklin County and familiarity with local resources; Some managerial experience (employee supervision, team schedules, event planning, and/or similar); Experience offering peer support and familiarity with peer support values and approaches.
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.); Familiarity with harm reduction approaches; Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL)/Bicultural.
Initial application due date is Friday, April 30th, 2025. If the position remains unfilled after that point, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to . Your cover letter is the most important part! Use it as an opportunity to tell us why you are invested in this work, and how you meet the qualifications listed. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Video statements may be supplemented for people for whom writing is not accessible for any reason.
Work Schedule: some weekend and /or evening availability required
Please submit a letter of interest along with a resume to send a resume and cover letter to info@wildfloweralliance.org. .
The Consortium is committed to undoing systems of oppression and the harms they have caused. It actively works toward building an anti-racist environment and a sense of belonging. The Consortium provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time (30 hrs. ) employees including health insurance; dental insurance; generous paid holidays; flexible spending accounts; and disability insurance. AA/EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25
