Join the movement.
For anything below, or beyond, please reach out via the Co-op Rhody Interest Form. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Become a co-op founder
Co-op Rhody welcomes all Rhode Island residents who are interested in founding worker cooperatives to get in touch!
For our first cohort focused on the industry, we’re especially looking for folks with:
- Experience in the retail industry, especially
- Retail & supply chain operations
- Inventory management
- Marketing
- Finance & accounting
- Experience with cooperative governance
- Commitment to a socially just economy
- A personal history of involvement with the criminal justice system
A LOT goes into the founding of a worker-owned business. Founding team members can expect to participate in business plan development, fundraising, branding and marketing planning, relationship-building with supply chain partners, and more.
Support our founders
There’s a ton of ways to get involved, even if you think that founding a cooperative isn’t for you. We’re especially looking for folks to help out with:
- Communications (social media management, content writing, videography, etc.)
- Mentorship and education (volunteering industry-relevant expertise to worker-entrepreneurs)
- Grantwriting
- Recruitment
- And more!
Want to get involved but not sure how?
Great! Tell us a little bit about yourself and we’ll be in touch to discuss potential next steps.
For all Interests above, please reach out via the Co-op Rhody Interest Form