Seeking Coordinator - CASA de Paz Center for International Solidarity
Date: 2008-03-16, 4:23PM EDT
Calling all activists, organizers, dreamers and rabble-rousers!
* Do you work or have experience in popular education, health, theater, art or organizing?* Are you interested in social justice struggles and defending human rights?
The CASA Collectives are seeking a dedicated, passionate leader and facilitator to coordinate the CASA center for education, international solidarity and activism in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. We are committed to non-hierarchical experiential education and act in direct solidarity with local peoples, communities and organizations.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final application deadline: April 1, 2008.
Our mission:
CASA, Colectivos de Apoyo, Solidaridad y Acción, responds to the call for international solidarity with grassroots indigenous and campesino movements by maintaining two centers in Mexico for education, support and activism: one in Chiapas and another in Oaxaca. We seek to further social justice and sustainable development in Mexico and the United States through education, network building and facilitating first hand experience of globalization and human rights issues. We collaborate with other non-governmental organizations and local communities according to the needs, demands, and methodologies they express.
Collective Facilitator Responsibilities
The Collective Facilitator will be responsible for collaborating with other collective members to ensure that collective space and projects are maintained. In addition, the Facilitator will be responsible for accompanying and assisting in the transition to full collective functioning.
Ideal candidates will be motivated, creative, flexible and collectively oriented.
Requirements:• Bilingual in Spanish and English• Experience in Latin America (Chiapas preferred)• Awareness of the Chiapas conflict, neo-liberal globalization, immigration issues and indigenous rights movements• Previous work in collective organizing, non-hierarchical organizing and group facilitation• Commitment to social justice and community struggles for human rights
Preferred candidates will have:• Experience mobilizing funding and resources for social justice projects and organizations
• Skills in teaching and workshop facilitation• At least 2 years previous work experience in Latin America• People skills, social sensitivity and conflict mediation skills• Interest and/or experience in communal living• Experience in building inter-organizational relationships, maintaining organizational ties and facilitating member placements• Strong analytical and writing skills
Full time, 40 hours/week. One year commitment required, two year commitment preferred.
Compensation: $200/month living expenses stipend, $35/month health stipend, and free accommodations at the CASA House (communal housing).Living in Chiapas is very affordable. $200/month covers food and all basic expenses. Reimbursement for some travel expenses.
Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final date for submitting applications is April 1, 2008. Candidates must be available to be in Chiapas by June 15, 2008. We will notify you at least one month in advance.
Chiapas is in a state of low-intensity warfare. Job may include travel, rugged environments and potentially dangerous situations. Applicants should be prepared for harsh and challenging conditions.
A complete job description and more information can be found at: http://casacollective.org
