MLC Community Life Positions

In the Resident Agreement, Multifaith Living Community (MLC) members agree to bring their gifts to the life of the community and to cherish the gifts of others. We believe that everyone has a gift to share, and when we all exercise our gifts to the best of our ability, the community is richer and stronger. One of the best ways you can get involved is through serving in a Community Life Position. As every community member shares in responsibility for building community, every MLC resident will choose a Community Life Position in which to serve during the year. Everyone from the CA House community is expected to participate.

We ask MLC residents to consider their gifts, skills, and talents and where they feel they might be called to serve. Don’t be afraid to try something you’ve never done before! If you find you don’t like the role, you can switch to a new position throughout the year. There is something for everyone. And as an added bonus, these positions will look great on your resume!

Unless otherwise specified, all positions should compose approximately 5-10 hours of service per quarter.

1. Student Leadership Positions (6) — We offer six Student Leadership Positions at the MLC for residents interested in taking on more responsibility and contributing more time to the community. The available positions are a Community Advisor team of five and a Multifaith Coordinator. They receive a monthly scholarship and students must be able to commit 7-10 hours per month to the position. Click here for more information. These positions are currently full for the 2020-2021 lease year. Thank you for your interest!

2. Student Gardeners — The Student Gardeners will maintain the CA House garden on a regular basis, plant new produce, bring produce back to CA House to use for Wednesday night dinner, and discuss available produce with the Community Coordinator so that weekly cooks can plan their meal accordingly. Additionally, Student Gardeners will teach new garden volunteers as needed. No experience is necessary!

You might like this if:

You like being outside
You love fruits and vegetables
You want to learn more about food ethics or agriculture
You want to teach others about vegetables and local foods

3. Sustainability Committee (available based on resident interest)—The Sustainability Committee focuses on the community value of simplicity of lifestyle. The Committee will consider ways we can be more “green” and educate the community on the importance of sustainability and how to embody that value in daily life. The Committee will work with the Sustainability Coordinator to educate, promote, and maintain CA House composting and recycling system.

You might like this if:

You are passionate about the environment and all of humanity
Your spirituality is linked to nature
You would like to learn more about living simply and sustainably.

4. Social Justice Committee (available based on resident interest)— Social justice is one of the four key values of our community, and the Social Justice committee works to uphold and promote this value in all aspects of our community. This committee works with the Social Justice Coordinator to brainstorm and plan justice-focused events each quarter, and strategize ways CA House can get involved in local activism

You might like this if:

You are passionate about social justice and activism
You want to inspire others to be passionate as well
You would like to make a difference in the world

5. “Nourish” Food Pantry Team – Details coming soon!

6. Student Board Members (2-3)—The CA House Board of Directors oversees the operation of the organization, including the program, finances, mission and purpose, and long-term planning, among other things. Board members serve CA House and the larger community by making decisions and taking action that enable the organization to achieve its mission. Board members include community members, alumni, and current students. This position is by invitation only. It requires a lot of commitment to the organization and to a sense of providing faith formation. If you are interested, please e-mail Sara at sara@cahouse.org.

You might like this if:

You would like to learn how a non-profit organization works
You have or would like to develop leadership skills
You are committed to the CA House mission and want to help achieve it by helping with the big-picture part of the organization

7. Other that a student would self-define in consultation with the Campus Minister or Community Coordinator.