DPW: seeking co-Leads

Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the setup of SOAK’s infrastructure on-site, pre-build of support items, and transportation of all requested SOAK departments inventory to and from the site. DPW is seeking 1 additional Lead to join an established team.

Responsibilities:

- Communicate weekly in person and by email
- Assist with managing department volunteers, including:
- Recruit new volunteers with the skills needed for department tasks
- Support less experienced volunteers in gaining the skills necessary to keep volunteering
- Runs DPW crew for onsite build OR strike
- Attend department work parties (optional)
- Contribute to department After Burn Report

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Ability to drive a 24’ Box truck (preferred)
- Knowledge of safe operations of shop tools
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Experience using a share drive (Google Suite; doc, sheets, etc)
- Tetris packing skills
- Organized and timely

Requirements:

- Must have access to the internet and transportation to Burner Barn.
- Must live in or near Portland.
- Must be able to attend SOAK with a mandatory commitment to either early arrival or staying after event close
- Must be familiar with department tasks and be able to delegate effectively

Perks

- Free DPW department shirt/tank for year worked
- Free SOAK Lead’s hoodie (exclusive to Lead’s team)
- Free DPW Patch & Stickers
- Guaranteed 16 hours for volunteer ticket

Time Commitment:

Build Lead

Pre-Event
- 3 work party (shared attendance with other leads)
- Up to 4 hours of DPW planning meetings
- Truck load day 4 hours

During Event
- Early access day Tuesday with a 4 hour work day
- 8 hour day of site build Wednesday

Post Event
- Contribute to After Burn Report

Strike Lead

Pre-Event
- 3 work party (shared attendance with other leads)
- Up to 4 hours of DPW planning meetings

During the Event
- Strike day 8 hours
- Drive truck back Tuesday (shared with other leads)

Post Event
- Day after the truck returns 4-6 hours of truck unload and Burner Barn restore
- Up to 3 hours of DPW post meetings
- Contribute to After Burn Report