Specialist Support Roles Pack

PURPOSE

This pack outlines advanced or behind-the-scenes roles that support WE Share’s mission in ways not visible to the public but vital to its integrity, transparency, and performance. These roles are ideal for professionals, skilled volunteers, and trusted community members who want to contribute their expertise in specific areas.

All roles are values-aligned, consent-based, and flexible in scope. Expression of interest does not guarantee placement, but all submissions are reviewed with care and confidentiality.

 

CURRENT PRIORITY ROLES

Values Stewardship
  • WE Share Values Steward
  • Acts as a guardian of WE Share’s core principles and guiding ethos
  • Supports alignment of all decisions, communications, and partnerships with the project’s Charter and Living Governance Values Responsibilities:
  • Review major proposals, public materials, and partnership agreements for alignment with WE Share’s Charter & Guiding Principles
  • Assist teams and individuals in understanding and applying values-aligned thinking in their work
  • Serve as a sounding board or third-party advisor in moments of tension, ambiguity, or conflict Time Commitment: Variable; typically 2–4 hours/month Ideal Experience: Familiarity with cooperative models, governance integrity, facilitation, or ethics-based leadership Requirements: Demonstrated values-alignment, active participation in community spaces, and a willingness to learn and adapt Pathway: [Submit Expression of Interest] [Download Role Brief]
Financial Support Roles
  • Accountant (Project or Cooperative)
  • Manages financial tracking, reporting, and compliance
  • Supports transparency and budgeting practices
    • Bookkeeper
  • Maintains monthly records, reconciles expenses, and assists with funding accountability
Governance & Leadership Pathways
  • WE Share Spokesperson (Interim or Rotational)
  • Represents WE Share in media, stakeholder forums, or strategic engagements
  • Operates within a dual-track model: Public Spokesperson & Strategic Liaison

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver approved public messaging at events, media, or community briefings
  • Engage with strategic partners (e.g. Vector, SEANZ, Ecotricity) in line with technical and governance briefings
  • Maintain message consistency across teams, documents, and external forums
  • Provide regular debriefs to the Governance Team and operate under values-based oversight

Time Commitment:

  • Public Spokesperson: 6-month term, renewable once by consent
  • Strategic Liaison: 6–12 month cycle, reviewed quarterly
  • Both roles subject to rotation and consent-based renewal protocols

Requirements:

  • Clear communicator, emotionally intelligent, and values-aligned
  • Familiar with WE Share systems, cooperative structure, and stakeholder landscape
  • Committed to representing the community’s voice with accuracy and care

Protocol Reference: [Download WE Share Spokesperson Protocol v1.1]

Meeting Facilitator
  • Guides values-based, inclusive meetings with clear outcomes
  • Applies consent-based governance methods
Strategic Development & Content
  • Business Plan Contributor / Strategic Advisor
  • Supports refinement of WE Share’s business model and cooperative strategy
    • Grant Writer / Funding Strategist
  • Identifies and develops funding proposals, with or without direct authorship
    • Writer / Editor (Internal or Public-Facing)
  • Supports content development for briefings, protocols, or campaigns
Digital & Community Engagement
  • Communications Facilitator
  • Helps shape and schedule WE Share’s messaging across channels
    • Social Media / Website Content Support
  • Publishes and manages platform-specific content
  • Works under the direction of the digital comms team
Education & Onboarding
  • Induction Facilitator
  • Welcomes and orients new volunteers and contributors
  • Hosts onboarding sessions or maintains knowledge packs
Community Cooperatives Facilitator
  • Explains co-op principles and supports understanding of ownership and member duties

 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

To express interest in any of the above roles:

  • Complete the Expression of Interest Form [linked]
  • Attach your CV or a short bio, if applicable
  • Indicate whether you’re available short-term, ongoing, or advisory-only

 

Submit to: WE Share Contact page
Subject Line: Specialist Role EOI – [Role Title]

 

We thank you for stepping forward to support the WE Share community project