
Natural Builder
Residency
Superadobe, Plasters, Volunteer
Feb - July
Natural Builder Residency
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The Mojave Center is seeking a creative person or couple who wants ample hands-on experience in the realm of natural building. Ideally we are seeking someone with previous building knowledge and has the ability to manage time, projects and tasks independently.
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Looking for 25hr/week of time to commit to residency. This is a specific position for someone interested in the trade more than a volunteer opportunity.
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Some days we will work together, some we will train you in the task and let you carry on.

Seeking
- Ideally looking for a couple or 2 people motivated people
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-A person or couple can have a remote job but we are looking for someone who is serious about improving their natural building skills. This is to ensure that our time and energy when teaching you is protected and respected.
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-Has previous building knowledge or skills to offer
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-Looking for someone who is self reliant, hard working & trustworthy.
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-Only 2 positions available per month



Timeline
- Person/couple must be able to commit for at least 6 weeks
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- Residency dates run from
Feb 16th- June 29​
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1. Feb 16 - March 29
2. March 30 - May 10
3. May 17 - June 29
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-If you are interested in volunteering the entire time, we will start with the month of Feb as a trial run and if we feel you are a good fit and work well together, we can continue the residency.
Tasks
Seeking person who can commit 25hr/week, 5 days a week
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-Superadobe Building
-Clay Base Plaster on Domes
-Lime/Stucco Plaster Exteriors
-Manage Compost Toilets
-Clay Final Coat Plasters
-Earthen Floors
-Small Superadobe Projects
-Desert Gardening/Planting
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Location:
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Casa Zata by the Mojave Center
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2 hours south of Tucson
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Exact Address will be send upon Sign up!
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Logistics
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Bring your own lodging - plenty of land for camping and RV space
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Evenings are much colder than you would expect!
- You are responsible for your food
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Access to fridge, stove, water, electricity & shower
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25hrs/week of work
Misc.
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Please no pets or children
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We are fast paced & high energy, this is manual labor