"People over profit!"
We are accepting applications from people who are interested in non-traditional communal living to join us as housemates & co-owners of our house. We are also accepting work-trader applications from people interested in bartering time spent on house maintenance in lieu of paying membership dues. We would love folks with experience to help us with tasks such as refinishing floors, repairing drywall, and repainting!
We currently have low membership and are excited to welcome lots of new housemates into our community. We offer a fun, creative, landlord-free social environment where housemates work together and learn from one another.
Membership fees include all utilities, internet, and a food plan. Our goal is to provide members with a space to explore their passions and facilitate learning and growth. Our house is 3 stories (not including the basement), and we have 3 sizes of room to choose from. Housemates share a mansion with a library, industrial kitchen, a tool room/workshop, art room, laundry room, pianos, gardens, fireplaces, and more. As a cooperative, members govern and run our own house & organization based on a consensus voting system. We have no landlord, and every member has a say. Contracted members (and work-traders) are equal co-owners of the nonprofit that owns our properties. We truly do "OWN IT"! We decide who we accept into our community, do most of our maintenance ourselves, and cooperate to solve problems.
The house has mandatory weekly meetings where we come together to discuss issues and make decisions. We’re able to offer such affordable dues because we manage everything ourselves. This means that we each have an obligation to participate in the upkeep of the house: every member must be willing to complete chores, as well as take on larger responsibilities. House jobs and chores are distributed among everyone based on their availability, interests, and ability. Every term, we elect members to jobs ranging from Garden Coordinator & Bike Coordinator to Treasurer & House Representative. Co-opers are expected to be able to dedicate a decent amount of time to these duties.
As the SCA, we are a diverse community that values acceptance, cooperation, anti-oppression, open communication, and respect. Discrimination is not tolerated in our co-op. We aim to constantly improve our understanding of the relationships we have with one another, and to build a community where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and free to express themselves in a supportive environment. If you’re interested in joining a community focused on sustainability, anti-oppression, environmental & social justice, DIY ethic, and cooperation, please consider applying!
