We are currently accepting applications for collective members in both Chiapas and Oaxaca, as well as a Collective Facilitator for Chiapas.
Do you work or have experience in popular education, health, theater, art? An interest in defending human rights and social justice struggles?
CASA is seeking dedicated, passionate folks who are interested in working as part of a collective in Chiapas or Oaxaca for six months or more (those who cannot commit for such an extended period for financial or other reasons are encouraged to apply, or contact us: casadelapaz@gmail.com). We are currently accepting applications for collective members in both Chiapas and Oaxaca, as well as a Collective Facilitator for Chiapas. Those interested in past work and struggles by connecting them with diverse struggles throughout the Latin America are encouraged to apply.
Applications for working with the collective can be found at: Applying
More information on the Collective Facilitator position follows below.
Please send all application materials and any further questions to: casagabacho@gmail.com
Collective Facilitator: CASA, Chiapas Collective
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
CASA is a solidarity network that supports autonomous community struggles across borders. We are committed to non-hierarchical experiential education and act in direct solidarity with the peoples, communities and organizations of Chiapas. In San Cristóbal de las Casas, we maintain an activist training space that serves as a collective center for knowledge sharing and reflection. Collective members each partner with local, community-based organizations to provide ongoing support through translation, program assistance and specific projects. Through a continually developing workshop series and collaboration with local organizations and community projects, we seek to support local struggles and link them to diverse global experiences of resistance. In this coming year we will be transitioning to a more collectively run structure in Chiapas as well as seeking increased collaboration with CASA Chapulín, our recently inaugurated partner collective in Oaxaca.
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.
A complete job description and more information can be found HERE.
Application Due: April 15, 2007! - Click HERE for the Application
Time period: 1-year commitment. Candidates must be available to be in Chiapas by June 1, 2007. We will notify you by May 1 2007.
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 facilitation of group spaces
- Commitment to social justice and autonomy community struggle.
Ideal candidates will be motivated, creative, flexible and collectively oriented.
Preferred candidates will have:
- Creative solutions for project funding
- Skills in teaching and workshop facilitation
- Previous 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
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 dollars/month will easily cover food and all basic expenses.
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.
Comments
Post new comment