LORAX MANNER JOB
DESCRIPTIONS
Updated: Winter 2008
It is your responsibility
to know what your job involves. Please read the descriptions
carefully. Ask long-time co-opers about the details to make your job
easier. And, hey, have a little fun!
KITCHEN JOBS:
Cooks
(lunch) and (dinner)
Lunch Dishes
Dinner Dishes
Grill/Stove
Fridges (Silver(big) and
White(green))
Pantry
Rags
TWO-PERSON WEEKLY
HAND-JOBS:
Dining Room & Vortex
Living Room & Rainbow
Room
2nd & 3rd Floor
Bathrooms
First Floor Bathroom
Shower Rooms
ONE-PERSON WEEKLY
HAND-JOBS:
Third Floor Hall and Tower
Room
Second Floor Hall and
Stairs
Main Floor Hall and Back
Entry, aka Foyer/Tower Stairs
Rec. Room/Basement/Hall
Laundry/Bike Room
Back Porch and Alley
Front Porch, Front Yard,
and Side Yard
ELECTED POSITIONS:
Granola Maker
Milk Maker
Hummus Maker
Recycling
Compost
Bike Drivers
Bike Maintenance
Party Coordinators
Historian/Porch Couch
Editor
Internet Maintenance
Maintenance Coordinators
Job Coordinator
Kitchen Coordinator
Menu Planner
HOUSE GOVERNMENT JOBS:
House Treasurer
House Secretary
House Facilitator/Whip
Membership Coordinator
Conflict Resolution
Advisory Coordinator...CRAC
Interim Coordinator
HOUSE JOBS NO LONGER
Bread Maker
Note: if there are no
supplies available to do your job it is your responsibility to ask
the kitchen coord to purchase them for you. It is essential that your
job is completed every week, so if no cleaning supplies are available
at Lorax, then mooch them from Campbell Club.
1 Point = 30 minutes or .5
hour
KITCHEN AND CLEANING JOBS:
Cooks:
Decide on menu at
least two days before you cook, to see if meal includes any
preparation, such as soaking beans, obtaining special ingredients,
reserving veggies from communal usage, etc. Check food board for
meal ideas.
Check for possible
leftovers in silver fridge and try to use them up first.
In planning your
menu, try to include grains, beans/lentils/other good sources of
protein, and vegetables.
Clean off kitchen
counters, stove, and cutting boards, and wash your hands.
Set out plates, cups,
silverware, water, etc. in serving area.
Make 'late plates'
for people who need them.
Rinse, stack and soak
(if necessary)dirty dishes for the dish washers. Clean up your mess
as much as possible as you go. Put away extra vegetables, grain
sacks, etc.
Note: Any pots that have
burned on food must be cleaned by the cook.
Dinner is cooked from
4:00-6:00. 4 Points
Lunch is Cooked from
10:30-12:00. 3 Points
Lunch Dishes:
Put away all
leftovers and food items (Preferably in plastic or glass containers
with lids—NEVER leave in aluminum cans/pans).
Wash, rinse, dry and
put away all dishes. Dishes must be rinsed clean BEFORE being put
into the dish machine, which is a sanitizer, NOT a dishwasher.
Turn off dish machine
when done, and clean out gunk from the drain traps.
Clean all kitchen
counters, the stove, and the microwave if we have one.
Clean dining room
tables and bread shelf.
Sweep kitchen floors
and empty trash (if needed).
Lunch Dishes are to be
done by 3:00. 3 Points.
Dinner Dishes:
Put away all
leftovers and food items. (Preferably in plastic or glass containers
with lids—NEVER leave in aluminum cans/pans).
Wash, rinse, dry and
put away all dishes. Dishes must be rinsed clean BEFORE being put
into the dish machine, which is a sanitizer, NOT a dishwasher.
Turn off dish machine
when done, and clean out gunk from the drain traps.
Clean all kitchen
counters, the stove, and the microwave if we have one.
Clean dining room
tables and bread shelf.
Sweep dining room
floor.
Sweep and mop kitchen
floor and empty trash (if needed).
This job is usually broken
up into three parts:
a. One person does all of
the plates, cups, silverware, bowls, etc.
b. One person does all
pots, pans, and anything else that cannot fit into the dish machine.
c. One person puts away
leftovers, washes kitchen stove, counters, tables, mops floor, and
empties trash.
If for some reason
one job is finished before another, dish washers are expected to
help out other dishwashers or scour kitchen more thoroughly, if it
needs it. If dishwashers show up to their shifts at different times,
each should do one third (or 1.5 hours) of the work before leaving.
Dinner Dishes are to
be done by 12:00pm, midnight.
3 Points.
Grill/Stove:
Clean entire stove:
grill, doors, burners etc.
To be done at least
once a week.
2 Points.
Fridges (Silver(big) and
White(green)):
Remove all food and
wipe down racks, inside and outside of doors, and bottom of fridge.
Throw out any
leftovers that have been in there over two weeks and/or smell
rotten. (If in doubt about personal food, ask people first.)
Put food back in an
organized fashion. Make room for meal bins in the big fridge.
To be done at least
once a week.
Silver Fridge: 3 points,
White Fridge: 2 points.
Pantry:
Sweep.
Remove all food and
bins and wipe down shelves.
Make sure lids are on
all bins and that paper bags are closed. (We don't want little scary
creatures to contaminate our food.)
Organize & refill
bulk food bins in kitchen.
Keep oil shelf clean.
Refill spices &
clean/organize spice shelf.
Clearly label bins,
buckets, jars, containers, etc.
To be done at least
once a week.
3 points
Rags:
Wash rags, make sure
they are dried completely, and then put them away.
To be done at least
once a week and when needed.
1 Point.
TWO-PERSON WEEKLY
HAND-JOBS (To be done at least twice per week)
Dining Room & Vortex:
Clean off counters
and windowsills and any other areas of the dining room which aren't
taken care of by the daily kitchen cleaners. (See job description).
Remove out-dated
signs from bulletin boards.
Clean windows at
least twice per term.
Dust windowsills and
counters etc.
Recycle recyclables
(newspapers, cans, bottles, etc.) Throw away garbage.
Clean/clear off
tables and furniture.
Sweep the floor. Mop
at least once a term.
3 Points x2
Living Room & Rainbow
Room:
Put furniture in
order, organize cushions, etc.
Clean out fireplace
(if needed). Dust fireplace mantle and windowsills.
Wash windows at least
twice a term.
Sweep floor. Mop at
least once a term.
2 Points x2.
2nd & 3rd Floor
Bathrooms:
Clean mirrors and
windows.
Clean and sanitize
sinks, counters, and toilets (including bowls, seats, and lids
please!!!).
Sweep and mop floors.
(Includes under toilet stalls/around & under toilets.)
Empty trash.
3 Points x2.
First Floor Bathroom:
Clean mirror and
scrub gunk from walls.
Clean and sanitize
sink, counter, and toilet (including bowl, seat, and lid).
Sweep and mop floor.
(Including around/under toilet.)
Empty trash.
2 Points x2.
Shower Rooms:
Scrub shower stalls
and tubs with detergent and a scrubby from top to bottom.
Rinse off detergent,
and clean out drains.
Sweep and mop floor.
Clean mildew from
walls and ceilings twice a term.
3 Points x2
ONE-PERSON WEEKLY
HAND-JOBS (To be done at least once per week)
Third Floor Hall and Tower
Room:
Sweep hall &
stairs, tower room, phone room.
Clean Tower Room.
Dispose of trash/recycling & bring any dishes to the kitchen.
Dust windowsills and
stair railings.
Wash windows at least
once during the term.
2 Points.
Second Floor Hall and
Stairs:
Sweep the second
floor hall, the back stairs between first and second floor, phone
room and the front stairs landing. (The winding staircase is the
responsibility of the first floor person, but not the landing.)
Clean ledges, stair
rails, windowsills, etc.
Wash windows at least
once during the term.
Dispose of
trash/recycling and bring any dishes to the kitchen.
2 Points.
Main Floor Hall and Back
Entry, aka Foyer/Tower Stairs:
Vacuum and/or sweep
back entry, first floor hall, and the winding staircase up to second
floor. (The landing is the responsibility of the second floor
person; let them do it, life is too short to do everyone else's
work.)
Dust ledges, stair
rails, windowsills, etc.
Throw away any
garbage & bring dishes to the kitchen.
Mop wood floors at
least once during the term.
Wash windows at least
once during the term.
2 Points.
Rec. Room/Basement/Hall:
Clean up
trash/recycling.
Clean stairs up to
the first floor, hallways, rec. room and computer room.
Sweep all common
areas.
Once a term, clean
the storage room/wood-room by removing any unlabeled boxes. Ask
around first before throwing or giving anything away. Have others
help you for work-party if this job is too big.
2 Points
Laundry/Bike Room:
Clean up bike parts,
trash/recycling.
Clean bicycle storage
area & laundry room, throw away trash/lint.
Organize flee pile.
Sweep.
2 Points
Back Porch and Alley:
Sweep entry-, steps,
and sidewalk areas. Throw away trash. Bring any dishes inside.
Wash off railings
occasionally.
2 Points.
Front Porch, Front Yard,
and Side Yard:
Rake, collect shay
sticks, clean up any rubble that makes the yard look silly.
Sweep entry and
sidewalk areas. Throw away trash.
Wash off railings and
steps occasionally.
2 Points.
ELECTED POSITIONS
Granola Maker:
Get recipes for
granola. Give list of ingredients to kitchen coord a week in
advance.
Clean dishes used.
To be done at least
once a week.
4 Points.
Milk Maker:
Give kitchen
coordinator list of ingredients needed a week in advance.
Prepare
soybeans/hazelnuts/almonds/rice & make them into milk.
Store in appropriate
containers in fridge.
To be done weekly, or
more, as needed.
4 Points
Hummus Maker:
Make hummus once a
week as needed.
2 Points.
Recycling:
Organize the
recycling area into co-mingling, deposit bottles, glass, corrugated
cardboard, batteries, Styrofoam, e-waste, etc.
Take recycling
outside to be picked up when bins are full.
Sweep & mop
floor.
Learn about and
educate co-opers on what can and cannot be recycled.
4 points
Compost:
Empty compost
buckets. This may need to be done WAY more often than you think!
Compost is not
difficult and will NOT smell IF it is taken care of. Making compost
is simply creating a habitat for micro-organisms to thrive. Like
people, these little creatures need air, water, food, and love. Air
is provided by turning the pile twice a week. Usually there is
plenty of water in the compost material for the organisms' needs. In
fact, the pile should be covered during rainy periods to prevent the
pile from becoming soggy. The pile should be moist, not wet. The
little critters need organic matter for food. This includes all
kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, leaves (very important), egg shells,
coffee grounds and filters, etc. Don't put meat, bones, fat/oil,
cheese, twigs, branches, or anything woody in the compost. If the
pile becomes icky, one of two things has probably happened: 1) it
hasn't been turned often enough, or 2) the pile is too wet. in both
cases, there isn't enough air for aerobic bacteria to live. Smelly
anaerobic bacteria take their place. Simply turn the pile more
frequently and/or add dry matter like leaves.
To be done as often
as is necessary.
4 Points.
Bike Drivers:
Pick up food for the
house by bicycle.
Usually, two bike
riders go to OGC/week, 1 person goes and gets bread, and one person
goes to Strata for the tofu.
It is important to
know how and be prepared to change flat tires along the way.
Put refrigerated
items away immediately and organize boxes of food onto shelves or
into the pantry
Give receipts to food
cords.
4 Points x2
Bike Maintenance:
Maintain house
bicycles, assure that the tandem and the house bike-cart are working
well.
Help members with
bike repairs.
4 Points/ 2x2Points
Party Coordinators:
Be responsible for
planning parties with outside-of-the-house-entities wishing to do
so.
Get party planners to
fill out the party proposal form/write their own proposal with the
appropriate information.
Coordinate such
things as security, deposits, and safety during parties.
Remain sober
throughout the party.
Talk to the police
when necessary.
2 Points x2
Historian / Mannerisms
Editor:
Collect memorable
quotes, draw pictures, take photos, etc. throughout the term, to
compile into some form of magazine or book for members to look back
on the term nostalgically, at the end of the term.
Record any
significant events that went down in Loraxian co-operative history,
newspaper stories, magazine articles, West University Neighborhood
events, etc. to be kept in the SCA Archives room at the Campbell
Club.
Porch Couch must be
completed two weeks BEFORE the end of the term, so that the house
Facilitator can FINE YOU FOR EVERY WEEK YOU DIDN'T do it ($44-90),
if you slack off. Also, this way, members leaving after that term
can take one with them before they move out.
2 Points.
Internet Maintenance:
Keep the Internet up
and running throughout the house.
2 Points.
Maintenance Coordinators:
Seek out and repair
house maintenance problems.
Do repairs yourself
or arrange for a work-trader (or professional, when needed) to do
them.
Make non-food bike
runs pertaining to the upkeep of the house (Note: Use non-toxic
cleaning materials, reasonably priced.)
Organize work party.
Keep track of work-party hours. Organize a work party chart and keep
in visible area.
Keep the tool room
clean. Keep an inventory of tools up to date.
Develop a long term
(1-5 years) building maintenance plan. In spring, work with the
board so that the future building projects can be budgeted (roof
repairs, major plumbing, gutters, etc.)
Participate in all
Maintenance Committee meetings.
Keep track of house
maintenance budget. Make sure we don't go over.
Upkeep first aid kit.
Hold a safety talk
for all members at a house meeting at the beginning of term. Meeting
should include:
a. Explanation of fire
alarm system
b. Directions to first aid
kit and where it's kept as well as other safety supplies like fire
extinguishers.
c. Explain that all hails
and stairways must be kept clear and uncluttered for fire safety.
(Fire Marshall gets down on us for this.)
d. Explain the appropriate
places to store bikes. (Anywhere besides the basement is
inappropriate and a fire hazard.)
e. Explain fire drills.
If need be, remind
people of the above safety measures at weekly meetings.
Hold at least 1 fire
drill per term. The house members must get out of the house in 1
minute or less. Otherwise, another fire drill must happen in the
near future until the time is met.
Finally, since you
are responsible for the general safety and security of the house,
you should have a set of keys to secured areas.
8 Points or 4points x 2.
Job Coordinator: 1. Oversee the job chart and the job lottery 2. Establish job points for each job by dividing total number of points by the numbner of residents. 3. Oversee non-elected house jobs-including listening to excuses, fascilitating trades, and assessing fines. 4. If someone has a problem with a job more than three times, you are responsible for finding them another job. No one should have a job they can't fulfill.
5. Keep job descriptions on the computer and in notebooks up to date.
6 Points
Kitchen Coordinator:
Compose weekly
shopping list, consisting of menu ingredients, cleaning supplies,
bulk foods, and general consumption, in accordance with the weekly
budget. Make use of the food requests/menu suggestions board in the
dining room. Restock longer-term bulk items/spices/containers as
necessary.
Order food from bulk
organic food companies. Give a copy of the list to bike drivers to
take with them when they go to pick up food.
Assure that all food
purchased with the general food budget is vegan. Buy no more than 1
case of coconut milk titan Thailand pet term, and absolutely no red
lentils from turkey (because of Melt carbon footprint, fair trade
issues, etc.)
A separate vegetarian
food budget shall be maintained by the kitchen coordinator as
needed, allowing members who want to buy dairy, eggs, or honey to do
so collectively, from local, ethical sources, at their ow-n expense.
Help put away food
with bike riders. Make sure produce is in plastic bags to keep it
from wilting.
Supervise kitchen
work-parties. Oversee and plan a monthly kitchen overhaul. In this
overhaul, clean cupboards, shelves, pantry, stove, walls, etc.
thoroughly and organize pots/pans/dishes cupboards.
Purchase utensils,
plates, kitchen tools, or anything else the kitchen needs.
This is very
important for fire safety: once a term make sure the hood above the
stove gets cleaned.
If any of the
appliances need servicing, work with the maintenance people to get
them repaired.
Keep house food check
stubs and receipts from food runs. Turn these in to the SCA office.
Keep an eye on our food budget to see how we are doing. Update the
budget weekly, checking your account balances with SCA office.
8 Points or 2x4 Points.
MENU PLANNER TASKS (to be
done if cooks don't want to plan meals on their own):
Work with the cooks
(especially newer cooks) to create menus that are nutritious, easy
to cook, & within budget.
Plan a menu for the
entire week. Menus should include everything to be served at each
meal (main dishes, side dishes, salads, deserts, condiments, etc.).
Post the menu for the
week in the kitchen. Include directions for preparation (ie. soaking
beans, etc.).
Organize and maintain
the cook books/menu books.
When the bike riders
bring in food, prepare "meal bins" containing all
perishable items to be used in each meal and the recipe (or
directions on how to find the recipe in a cookbook). Label front of
bin and stack in silver fridge.
Communicate with
cooks. Make sure they know what they are cooking, and then how it
went.
Adjust recipes as
needed.
8 Points or 2x4 Points.
HOUSE GOVERNMENT JOBS:
House Treasurer:
A house treasurer
shall be elected by each house at the first house meeting of each
term. The House Treasurer shall serve for one term. NOTE: Secretary
& Treasurer Jobs of the Lorax Manner have traditionally been
combined.
Assist the business
manager in the collection of all fees from their respective house
members, including but not limited to membership fees.
Ensure that financial
records for their respective houses are coherent.
Ensure compliance
with the budget of their respective houses.
Ensure that there are
sufficient funds in the house checking accounts.
Attend all Financial
Committee meetings.
Pay house expenses in
accordance with the Corporate Spending Policy in a timely fashion.
Maintain the accuracy
of house checkbook at all times, including updating Business Office
regularly.
Make treasurer
reports at each house meeting regarding the status of house
maintenance, discretionary, and education funds.
Post mid-term
reminder notices of fee installments and deadlines in their
respective houses at least ten (10) days prior to the due date.
Prepare and deliver Member Account Balance notices before each fee
installment due date
Accept all guest fees
at their respective houses.
Take all fees
collected, and SCA copies of receipts to the Business Office on
Thursday of each week.
Deliver all fees
collected as a result of a regular installment due date to the
Business Office by 3:00 pm. of the day following the installment due
date.
Communicate with the
Business Manager and Corporate Treasurer when house checking account
needs additional funds deposited.
At the end of each
term:
a. Update and finalize
house checkbook and spreadsheet, and account for all receipts and
checks.
b. Turn over receipt book
to the interim Coordinator of House Guardian and train in the proper
use.
c. Return house checkbook
to the Business Manager.
The house Treasurer
shall report directly to the Corporate Treasurer and their
respective House Facilitator.
3 Points.
House Secretary:
The house secretary
is primarily responsible for recording and disseminating information
concerned with house government and administration.
Secretary/Treasurer jobs in the Lorax Manner have traditionally been
combined.
The house secretary
is accountable to the house as a whole, the House Facilitator, and
to the Job Coordinator(s).
The house secretary
shall maintain a record of the membership of the house. The record
shall include:
a. All current members and
boarders.
b. Current room
assignments.
c. Permanent addresses for
all members to forward mail.
d. A list of all current
house officers.
Concurrently with the
House Facilitator, the Secretary shall plan and organize all house
meetings. Together they should create and post agenda for the
meeting and review proposals that are to be acted upon.
The secretary shall
record the minutes of all house meetings.
a. Minutes should include:
i. Date, time and location
of the meeting.
ii. Members attending the
meeting.
iii. Summaries of the
reports and discussion.
iv. The final wording of
any proposals acted upon.
v. All voting results.
b. Minutes should be
copied and posted on the house bulletin board and file all minutes in
the House Notebook and in the Secretary- Manual.
c. Any proposals that
change or create house policies of rules should be retyped and
included in the House Notebook.
The House Secretary
shall maintain the House Notebook which is designed to be a
collection of all government and administrative material of the
co-op.
The House Secretary
shall be responsible for forwarding mail to members who have
provided a forwarding address.
The house Secretary
shall report directly to the House Facilitator.
3 Points.
House Facilitator/Whip:
The House Facilitator
is an elected position of the house. Term of office shall be decided
by the individual house; however, it shall not be for more than one
year.
Primarily responsible
for overseeing the operations of the house and organizing the house
government.
At the option of the
house, the Facilitator shall either facilitate the house meetings or
organize the appointment of a guest facilitator.
The Facilitator shall
take steps to ensure that:
a. An agenda is planned
and posted prior to the meeting.
b. The meeting is
facilitated in a fair and organized manner.
c. House meetings are held
regularly.
The House Facilitator
is a member of the SCA Board of Directors.
The House Facilitator
is accountable to the house as a whole and to the Board.
The Facilitator shall
attend all SCA Board meetings. If unable to attend, the Facilitator
should notify the Chair in advance and send someone in her/his
place.
The Facilitator
should be aware of all house and corporate rules and policies, and
enforce them as necessary.
The Facilitator shall
aid and supervise other house officers as necessary.
The Facilitator is a
member of the organizational committee, shall be a cosigner of the
house checking account, and shall act as a representative of the
house to any interested party.
The Facilitator is
expected to spend an average of 3 hours per week performing the
duties of the position.
The Facilitator,
during Summer term, will oversee the performance of the house's
Summer Guardians and report to the Organization Committee.
House representative
duties of facilitator: (added to duties of house Facilitator during
2003-04).
a. The House
Representative is primarily responsible for educating house members
about board activities and corporate issues. At every house meeting
the Representative shall give reports and answer questions concerning
recent board decisions.
b. The House
Representative is also responsible for informing the board on
members' opinions and preferences.
c. The House
Representative is accountable to the house as a whole and to the
Board.
d. As a member of the SCA
Board of Directors, the House Representative shall attend all SCA
Board meetings. if unable to attend, the Representative should notify
the Chair in advance, and send someone in her/his place.
e. The Representative is a
member of the educational committee, shall be a cosigner of the house
checking account, and shall act as a representative of the house to
any interested party.
3 Points.
Membership Coordinator:
The House Membership
Coordinator is an elected position of each house. Term of office
shall be decided by the individual house, but it shall not exceed
one year.
Help promote &
advertise the Lorax's greatness to the outside world.
Give new members
great tours of the house!
Working with the
Membership Committee, manage recruiting, acceptance and placement of
new members within the house.
Make sure members
sign their contracts, 30-day-notices, etc. in a timely fashion.
Maintain up-to-date
information on residents and room numbers.
Keep the spare keys
to each room, make copies as needed, and make sure keys get
returned.
Serve on the
membership committee, read over new member applications and
approve/deny applications.
Conduct an
orientation session for new members at the beginning of each term.
Forty days prior to
the end of the term, survey the current membership to determine:
a. Whether they will be
returning or moving out the following term.
b. Room preference for
returning members.
c. Forwarding addresses
for members that are moving out.
Help recruit new
members in conjunction with the Membership Committee.
Inform the house of
openings and encourage members to bring their friends and classmates
to the co-op for dinner.
Communicate with
prospective members: respond to mailed inquiries by sending the
brochure, application, fee information, and any personal comments
you many have. If people come in person, give them a house tour and
invite them to dinner or a party. Try to encourage members to give
them a warm welcome.
Accepting new
members: all people are accepted who have submitted an application
and deposit, are a student of higher learning in Lane County, are
able to pay the fees, and are willing to accept the responsibilities
of membership. Check references especially in regards to ability to
pay and to reside responsibly in a large household.
Call or write
accepted members as soon as possible and request a confirmation. As
you work down the waiting list keep in touch with the people,
informing of their position.
Assigning rooms:
determine from the current member surveys which rooms are available.
Post vacant rooms for current members' selection. Allocate rooms
according to room allocation policy. For fall term allocations use
the SCA Room Allocation Policy.
Contracts and
handbooks: In conjunction with the SCA Membership Coord, insure that
all members have submitted a valid contract for the current term.
Once contracts are turned in, new members are given their keys and
the current handbook (if they do not already have one).
Provide the SCA
Corporate Membership Coord with a membership list (showing names,
room numbers, and double/single) within 7 days of the beginning of
the term.
Conduct a new member
orientation session with any new members arriving midterm
a. Give the new members a
house tour.
b. Summarize important SCA
and house policies, refer them to the House Notebooks.
c. Tell them about meals,
meetings, the job lottery, quiet hours, the board, work parties, and
what living in a co-op is really like.
Though interim coord
is primarily responsible, help plan new member orientation for
beginning of next term.
Deposits: as deposits
are submitted give the check or money to your House Treasurer and
get the receipt. Checks should be made out to Students Cooperative
Association, or S.C.A. Return the receipt to the person as soon as
possible and inform them of their position on the waiting list. Give
them the information sheet which explains our deposit refund policy.
Room Allocation: As
current members request rooms, record their request in your
notebook.
Waiting list: Record
the person's name, address, single/double preference, and the date
their deposit was received on the waiting list as applications and
deposits are received. Remember we must have a deposit to put
someone on the waiting list. Once the 30 day notice time is up and
you know the standing of the current membership, begin to take names
from the waiting list in the order in which the deposits were
received.
4 Points.
Conflict Resolution
Advisory Coordinator...CRAC:
There shall be two
CRAC positions, one male and one female.
Issues dealt with by
this job usually must remain highly confidential between individuals
involved.
Serve on SCA CRAC
Committee; attend weekly CRAC Committee Meetings.
CRACs help members
just by being there to talk to, by being able to discuss problems
someone may be having with something or someone else in the house,
and in resolving conflict and troubles within and between houses.
A more lengthy
description of this position may be found elsewhere.
2 Points each.
Interim Coordinator:
The House Interim
Coordinator stays during the break between terms and generally takes
on all elected jobs of the house: Membership Coord,
Treasurer/Secretary, Maintenance Coord, Job Coord, etc. The interim
Coordinator shall be elected by each house at least three weeks
before the end of Fall and Winter Terms. The House Interim
Coordinator shall serve through the interim until new house officers
are elected the following term. The House Interim Coordinator shall
have the following general responsibilities.
Provide continuity
between the fall and winter terms and winter and spring terms.
Coordinate house jobs
and security during the interim periods.
Stock the kitchen and
coordinate house meals for the first couple of days of the new term.
Serve as the primary
contact for new and prospective members.
Food and Kitchen:
Before the end of the term, work out a meal plan for the first few
days of the next term with the current Kitchen Coordinator. Compile
a list of bulk items that should be ordered during the interim. The
bulk items should be scheduled to arrive on the Friday before the
first day of classes, as meals should start on Saturday.
Coordinate house
dinners for the few days before the last house meeting.
Working with the
other houses, coordinate the General Membership Dinner & General
Membership Meeting.
House Jobs:
Coordinate jobs which MUST be done during the interim to keep the
house functioning.
Membership: meet with
either the current House Membership Coordinator or SCA Corporate
Membership Coordinator prior to the end of the term to review
membership forms, move-outs, and move-ins.
During interim, give
prospective members tours, and handle all phone calls and any other
membership inquiries.
Take applications and
accept deposits flow prospective members. Write receipts for
deposits and take to the office. Have the house house treasurer show
you how to do this before the term ends.
Make sure all new
members are given a house tour, general orientation, and a
membership handbook as soon as they get here. Check them into their
room and give them house and room keys. The Interim Coordinator may
ask other members to give the tour and orientation.
Review house
membership status with newly-elected House Membership Coordinator
and/or SCA Corporate Membership Coordinator at the beginning of the
new term.
Make sure the house
is secure each evening: doors closed & locked, windows shut,
lights off.
Deal with guests if
there is a problem-ask for help when/if necessary.
House Meetings: make
sure the first House Meeting is scheduled (and notices posted 3-4
days in advance), no later than the first day of the term. Usually
scheduled the day after the General Membership Meeting.
Plan and organize a
new member orientation before the first meeting of the term with all
houses.
a. Ask Loraxians to sign
up for specific tasks
b. Orientation should
include get to know you's/ice breakers, house/SCA history, co-op
philosophy, consensus training/theory, food, meeting guidelines and
tips, rundown of corporate and house jobs, detailed house tour, what
is expected of members, house culture, the potential of the Lorax,
and a new member welcome party.
The SCA Chairperson
and/or Business Manager should be contacted during the actual
interim period if the Interim Coordinator has any questions about
their job during that time.
Winter-Break interim coord
receives 4 job points for the following(winter) term.
Spring Break Interim
Coordinator receives 3 job points for the following (spring) term.
HOUSE JOBS NO LONGER
Bread Makers:
Get recipes for
bread. Give list of special ingredients to kitchen co-rod a week in
advance.
Freeze extra bread
for later consumption.
Clean dishes used.
3 Points
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