About MCC

Founded in 1968, MCC is a non-profit organization governed solely by its 200 member-residents who collectively own our 11 cooperative houses in Madison's downtown and near-east side. MCC strives to improve the Madison community by providing low-cost, not-for-profit cooperative housing for very low- to moderate-income people and to be inclusive of underrepresented and marginalized groups.

Major Job Responsibilities

• share the informal role of executive director with the MCC Maintenance and Finance Coordinators
• represent MCC to outside organizations at the local, state, and federal level
• supervise minutes takers, interns, and special project staff
• represent MCC in court and coordinate legal counsel
• design and conduct informational and educational workshops
• assist the organization with strategic planning
• participate in organizational meetings
• enforce member debt policies and work on debt collection
• manage a professional office
• maintain a network of Apple Macintosh computers
• be responsible for all membership contracts (leases)
• design and maintain forms, advertisements, graphics, and print and Web materials
• mediate conflicts
• conduct local site visits
• respond to member needs and requests
• perform general administrative tasks

Qualifications Sought

• prior management experience with non-profit, cooperative, and/or housing organizations
• educational achievement, with a bachelor's degree or higher preferred
• outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• ability to flexibly work irregular daytime, evening, and weekend hours
• experience and comfort working in diverse environments
• ability to work alone and in small and large groups with minimal supervision
• knowledge of housing and tenant-landlord law

Compensation and Benefits

In exchange for 35 hours of high-quality work per week:

• The annual pay rate during the period of the initial six-month contract will be between $31,314 and $37,617, varying according to relevant professional experience. If MCC chooses to continue employment beyond this initial period, the annual pay rate will be between $31,314 and $43,866, again varying according to relevant professional experience.
• Health and dental insurance will be provided.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and maternity/paternity leave will be provided.
• Staff development funds will be provided.

Application Information

Strict Deadline: Only applications received, in full, by noon (Central Time) on Friday, April
30, 2010, will be considered.

Applications may be submitted electronically or in hard copy.Acceptable applications will comprise a cover letter and a resume. The resume will list five professional references with complete contact information.

Electronic applications must be PDFs and may be emailed to:
msc.hiring.2010@gmail.com [1]

Hard copy applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Attention: MSC Hiring Committee 2010
Madison Community Cooperative
1202 Williamson St., Ste. 106 / Madison, WI 53703

Equal Opportunity

MCC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate against individuals because of protected class status. People of all genders, colors, sexual orientations, ability statuses, ages, and other identities are encouraged to apply.

Hiring Timeline

April 30th Applications Due at Noon Central Time
May 3rd - 5th Finalists Will Be Interviewed
May 11th Job Offer Will Be Made
May 17th Employment May Begin

Questions

Direct questions by phone to the MCC Office: (608) 251-2667.