Annual Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: 565 Barge Channel Road
(Take Concord east, one block past Hwy. 52, turn left onto Barge Channel Rd.)
Costs:
COSTS:
Entrance: $10 Cars, $25 Car +Trailer, $20 Wagons & minivans, $25 Trucks, SUV’s, Larger loads
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Electronics: $10
Mattress, Box Spring, Couch, Hide-a-Bed: $15
Appliances: $10 ($20 with Freon)
Tires: $2 (16 inches or smaller) larger tires negotiable
Car Batteries: $1.50
ITEMS ACCEPTED:
The cleanup is for residents who live in the West Side neighborhood of Saint Paul; bring proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill). Load up in this order for easy unloading, and be prepared to unload your own vehicle.
On the bottom of your load: Allow easy access to these next: Place these items on top:
General refuse Reusable building materials Fluorescent bulbs
Construction debris Bicycles & scrap metals Reusable household items
Concrete, bricks & rocks Appliances Electronics: TV, computers, etc.
DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS:
Not all materials are accepted at the cleanup. For more information about how to recycle or dispose of these or other items, call 651-222-SORT (7678).
NO Paint, Pesticides, Motor Oil, or Other Hazardous Waste:
Take these to the Ramsey County household hazard waste drop-off site at Bay West, 5 Empire Drive, Saint Paul. Open Wed.-Fri. 11-6 & Sat. 9-4 (Hours will change in November) Call 651-633-EASY (3279) for free residential drop-off sites.
NO Curbside Recycling Materials:
Curbside recycling is picked up every Tuesday on the West Side. Call 651-222-SORT (7678) for more information.
NO Leaves, Grass or Brush:
You can take these to the free Ramsey County Summit Hill compost site on Pleasant Avenue, just off of St. Clair Ave. The nearest free Ramsey County Yard Waste site that accepts brush is located at the corners of Frank Street and Sims Avenue. All Ramsey County compost sites are open Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Volunteers Needed. Call 651-293-1708:
- Help your neighbors clean up the neighborhood
- Work 3 hours & get a free entry for a load of materials
- Free lunch will be provided to all volunteers
Other Upcoming Events:
Join us for a WSCO open house! Wednesday, June 12 from 6 to 8 pm in the atrium of 1 W Water St, St. Paul, 55107. Come out to meet WSCO’s new Executive Director, socialize with neighbors, and learn about our work in the community. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
West Side Farmers Market Every Saturday, June 1 through September 28 from 9 am to Noon in the Icy Cup parking lot at the corner of George and Stryker. The West Side Farmers Market features fresh local chemical-free produce, fresh local meats, homemade preserves, crafts, community info, and other great products. Many of the great local vendors are fellow West Siders! Come fill your pantry with us!
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Sponsored by the city of Saint Paul and West Side Community Organization
Limpieza del Vecindario: Sabado, 15 de Junio, de la 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m., Locación: 565 Barge Channel Road
Por favor comunicarse con en el West Side Community Organization (651) 293-1708
Prepare for National Night Out 2013
- City of St. Paul National Night Out 2013 Webpage – Find all the necessary information and forms for this years NNO on Tuesday, August 6
Position Filled
Position: Executive Director, West Side Community Organization
Full Time
Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 annually
Benefits: monthly stipend for health insurance
Position close date: Open until filled.
Organization Summary:
The West Side Community Organization (WSCO) is an action oriented, neighborhood-based organization empowering our residents to participate in and advocate for solutions to West Side community issues. WSCO is the formal District 3 Planning Council for the West Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
Using a proactive, asset-based model for community development, the organization works to increase the civic participation of residents by initiating community driven projects, providing leadership development opportunities for youth and adults and by organizing residents to address civic issues. The organization works to promote a healthy natural and social environment by addressing environmental justice issues and promoting urban agriculture, responsible energy and sustainable living. Finally, WSCO acts as a vehicle to inform issues concerning the “built” environment by convening partners around community planning and engaging residents around equitable development.
Primary Duties:
The Executive Director (E.D.) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, fiscal oversight and day to day operations of all aspects of the organization.
The E.D. is responsible for convening partner organizations, community leaders, donors, stakeholders and residents to ensure the successful implementation of the West Side Comprehensive Plan.
The Executive Director will work to ensure that the diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, gender, religious/spirituality and sexual orientation populations of our neighborhood are well represented in organization activities, committees, community forums and the planning/decision making process.
Qualifications:
- Desire and confidence to take responsibility for a dynamic, neighborhood organization
- Minimum of 3-5 years successful management experience in a community/neighborhood organization (or similar), with demonstrated ability to lead/supervise staff, manage business operations, ensure fiscal integrity, advocate and communicate effectively with a wide range of residents, agencies and governmental entities
- Demonstrated success in working with collaboratives
- Proven background in fiscal management, budgeting, staff and administrative management
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and strong background in grant writing/management/reporting and individual donor cultivation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or Hmong is a plus
Other information:
The position reports to the Board of Directors. Evening and weekend work required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on April 16th and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Monica Bryand at monica@headwatersfoundation.org
No longer accepting applications – JOB POSTING: West Side Food Justice Project Coordinator
No longer accepting applications
West Side Food Justic Project Coordinator Position Job Listing (3/22/13; PDF)
Position: West Side Food Justice Project Coordinator
Part time (20 hrs/week) – 2 year grant funded position
Hourly pay range: $16-$17 per hour DOQ
Benefits: monthly stipend for health insurance
Position close date: Open until filled.
Organization Summary:
The West Side Community Organization (WSCO) is an action oriented, neighborhood-based organization empowering our residents to participate in and advocate for solutions to West Side community issues. WSCO is the formal District 3 Planning Council for the West Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
Using a proactive, asset-based model for community economic development, the organization works to increase the civic participation of residents by initiating community driven projects, providing leadership development opportunities for youth and adults and by organizing residents to address civic issues. The organization works to promote a healthy natural and social environment by promoting urban agriculture, responsible energy and sustainable living. Finally, WSCO acts as a vehicle to inform issues concerning the “built” environment by convening partners around community development planning, engaging residents around equitable development.
Position Description:
The West Side Food Justice Project, which works to create systems change and strengthen the infrastructure for local, healthy food, is seeking a Project Coordinator. The position is responsible for providing overall coordination for the Project, including working with the Growing West Side Coalition to bring the West Side Farmers Market to capacity, supporting public policy efforts and pursuing land permanence for agriculture on the West Side. Primary duties include:
- Work with Growing West Side leadership to develop an operations and sustainability plan for the West Side Farmers Market.
- Recruit and be the main point of contact for current/potential vendors.
- Work with volunteers to set up and run the Saturday market.
- Conduct marketing and outreach activities to promote the market.
- Work in partnership with project partners, including the Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA), Ce Tempoxcalli and the Center for Earth Energy and Democracy (CEED) to advance public policy changes that allow residents at multi-family properties to engage in local food production.
- Organize and attend meetings to promote food justice in the neighborhood and broader region.
- Carry out project evaluation activities.
Qualifications:
Three years related project management experience.
Demonstrate experience working in communities of color.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to food justice and/or urban agriculture.
Bi-lingual in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred.
Experience working with Farmers Markets preferred.
Other information: This is a two year grant funded position. The position reports to the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Elena Gaarder at elena@wsco.org
COMMUNITY PLAN PASSES CITY COUNCIL!
On February 6 the St. Paul City Council unanimously adopted the 10 year West Side Community Plan as an amendment to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. The culmination of a year and a half long neighborhood process, the West Side Community Plan provides a common vision for the next decade.
10 Year West Side Community Plan (2013)
