Personnel Coordinator

The Personnel Coordinator at Breitenbush is a key position that manages all aspects of Human Resources for the cooperative. This is a full time, year round position.

Breitenbush is more than a workplace—it is a cooperative community and worker-owned co-op where staff live and work together, share responsibility for the land and the guest experience, and participate in the life of the community. Our culture is collaborative, values-driven, and deeply human, with all the rewards and challenges that come from being part of a close-knit community.

The Personnel Coordinator plays an important role in helping Breitenbush maintain a healthy, respectful, and inclusive workplace while honoring the cooperative values that shape how we work together. This role serves as a trusted resource for staff, Team Coordinators, leadership, and the Board of Directors; helps navigate conflict and difficult conversations; supports effective leadership; and works to identify and address organizational patterns before they become larger problems. The ideal candidate brings both warmth and strong boundaries—the ability to listen deeply and build trust while also upholding fair, consistent, and legally sound employment practices. This is a role for someone who believes that healthy organizations are built through relationships, accountability, thoughtful communication, and a genuine commitment to the people who make the community possible.

Summary of Major Responsibilities

The Personnel Coordinator is responsible for oversight, coordination, delegation, and execution of all aspects of Human Resources, including:

• Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperatives hiring processes including recruitment, job postings, and onboarding of new staff.
• Ensure that personnel practices align with our Handbook of Agreements and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Keep abreast of labor law changes.
• Work with the Business Director (BD) to support teams in following legal practices for: hiring, evaluations, job performance issues, leaves, accidents, benefits, conflict resolution, termination and other employment activities.
• Oversee the administration of Breitenbush benefits, unemployment and workers compensation programs.
• Work with the BD to respond to complaints and grievances; follow up with investigations and documentation as needed.
• Coordinate housing for staff; following Breitenbush policies.
• Ensure that the Handbook of Agreements, Bylaws and other policy documents are up to date and circulated.
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed records of employment for all employees.
• Safety Committee Chair, including calling and managing meetings, maintaining all OSHA required documentation including initial safety training of new staff and tracking of all staff safety training.
• Participate in the Incident Management Team, as needed.