Old Market Autonomous Zone

Are you looking for flexible hours in a largely self-directed work environment? Do you already support the kinds of work and politics behind the A-Zone and its diverse members (such as Mondragon, G-7 Welcoming Committee Records, Natural Cycle, Canadian Dimension Magazine, Junto Library, DWD, the Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, and others)? Do you believe in principles such as workers’ self-management, participatory economics, and community economic development?

If so, then please submit your resumé and a cover letter (outlining what the A-Zone means to you, and why you wish to get involved) to the A-Zone office by October 1, 2007.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position entails learning and performing all tasks related to the day-to-day maintenance of the building at 91 Albert Street: including but not limited to rent collections and bill payments, to book-keeping, building upkeep, oversight of building-wide maintenance and repairs, to day-to-day trouble-shooting, fund-raising, applying for grants, and conflict resolution.

SKILLS:

• Computer (basic word processing, familiarity with Excel, and accounting programs such as Quickbooks or Mind Your Own Business).
• Literacy skills (good writing skills are required, and experience with public-speaking an asset).
• Excellent “people skills” and experience dealing with conflict resolution are assets (particularly for dealing with diverse A-Zone tenants and grievances, as well as meetings and negotiations with contractors, City officials, or the Exchange District BIZ, and so on).
• One or more “trade skills” (construction, plumbing, electrical, or furnace repair) is a definite bonus, but not required.
• A willingness to learn and perform both “managerial” and “empowering” tasks on the one hand, and more rote and menial tasks on the other.

HOURS & MONTHLY PAY:

Work hours vary but amount to “part-time” overall. Some weeks this will be less, and some more, depending on circumstances and emergencies (such as repairs). With respect to emergencies (such as frozen pipes, furnace or A/C repair, leaking roof, etc.) the position is “on call” as needed. Under normal circumstances, the position is relatively self-directed so long as the work gets done within agreed-upon parameters. Because of this up-and-down work, the position is salaried by month, not hours worked. At the moment, the A-Zone is only able to offer $500 per month for flexible part-time work.