Three more days to apply to NASCO's Cooperative Internship Network!

We are accepting applications for our Cooperative Internship Network with cooperative and allied organizations across the United States and Canada. This program will connect talented, up-and-coming cooperators with 20 established organizations, supporting the exchange of cooperative and new economy knowledge while building careers for young cooperators.
Apply online by Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 11:59pm CST.

New co-ops

Riverton Community Housing will develop a 95-unit housing cooperative in Minneapolis

“It’s a really cool way for students to not only save money on housing, but have a direct say in how things are run,” said Joe Goetzke, leasing/marketing and member services manager at Riverton Community Housing. Read on.

Montana’s first housing cooperative in Hamilton

When complete, the Riverside Crossing Active Adult Cooperative will include 51 cottages carefully arranged in “pocket neighborhoods” that include shared green spaces, circular walkways and a common house where residents can entertain family and friends. Full story.

Movement news

Our allies at Students for Cooperation are taking back control of their housing by starting housing co-ops that they own. There are only a handful established in the UK, but this is changing.

NASCO takes the Homes For All Pledge

Homes For All is a made up of organizations and individuals committed to build a transformative movement to win housing as a human right for all people. Join us in signing on to their campaign!

Great summer opportunities for youth 18-30

CoFED (Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive is a nonprofit that has worked with student-teams at over 60 colleges starting or scaling cooperative, sustainable food ventures to fight back against corporate food and build food sovereignty. Learn more about CoFED's Racial Justice Fellowship (apply by March 30) and Summer Co-op Academy (apply by April 6).

Master's, Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Co-operative Management (online, part-time)

Planning your career in co-ops? Saint Mary's University offers Master's level online business programs designed to meet the growing demands of co-operative managers across North America and beyond. From marketing to human resources, co-operative organizations have an opportunity to take unique approaches that optimize this business model. Financial support is available, begin your application by April 15 to be eligible for early consideration for bursaries.

Communities magazine

Our members at the Fellowship for Intentional Communities are experimenting with a new donation-based model for supporting the digital version of the magazineTheir most recent issue focuses on class, race, and privilege in intentional communities. Download a copy here.

Job Board

Circle Pines Center Summer Camp

Several Positions
Kitchen Manager
Year Round or Summer Only
Summer Camp Lead Cook
June 27 to August 15, 2018
Summer Camp Kitchen Assistants
June 27 to August 15, 2018
Camp Counselors
June 27 to August 15, 2018