𓀋 ROLES  

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Revisions:
    2015-10-29 stub
    2016-01-28 role details
    2016-05-14 pre-cht4d touch
    2016-11-20 touch
    2016-12-24 big redo at 33c3
    20171007 quick check
    20200112 moveover <L
    2020-08-02 finish MO
    2020-08-12 update with cht7b roles




*** What are roles?

"Roles" help organize the division and responsible performing of work inside coliving situations. Especially in a place like CHT: residents are highly fluid (lots of incoming and outgoing, sometimes short stays, etc). Some jobs are survival critical. Some are technically complex.

    * allow for ad hoc groupations of people:
        that don't know each other, and must coordinate on who oversees what

    * are not "chores" but fields of responsibilities:
        holding a role does not mean you do the work - but that you're responsible it's done

    * are at the centre of CHT's post-community, infrastructure+process focus.


Also:

    * it is not one person per role - if you are the only person in camp, you have all the roles

    * are more or less complex, more or less time-intensive

    * some roles pair together especially well

    * roles can be performed by externals (non-residents/visitors):
        (like Driver, Clothes Washup, Photography, Documentation, External Reporting)
 
    * some roles are marked specifically, to indicate...:
        ∀ : very appropriate if you are new to CHT
        ㊲ : only for hardened veterans

    * are best rotated, to facilitate knowledge transfer, and process innovation.

    * another great way to learn new roles is to observe them





*** ORGANIZATION


* KEEPER ㊲
(the meta role / comprehensive responsibility)

    * CONSTITUTIONAL:
        * guarantor of written protocols
        * defense of commonality of equipment

    * DAY-TO-DAY UPKEEP:
        * make sure [that it is made sure] all roles are occupied
        * lead transitions (between role holders)
        * "last person to make sure everything works"

    * DEVELOP:
        * develop new roles, processes/protocols, tactics
        * oversee improving existing roles:
            (with others, this happens during Reviews)

    == ~1h / day


(action)

    * PLANNER ㊲
consult ^CHT🔗cht-role-planner! ###
    * coordinate (time, etc) plan (of space + all individual people activities)
    * shape day according to any weather specifics
    * see → 🔗time, 🔗subflow


    * TIMEKEEPER ∀
    * work +Planner
    * advance pings ("60/30/15/5/1 minutes!", "let's start packing now")
    * make sure we stick to plan ("even if people are ignoring")


* INVENTORY
(Stuff + Storage):
    * oversee and maintain:
        🔗stuff, 🔗ordering, 🔗shipping, 🔗markets
    * maintain who is currently holding what:
        (especially during moves)
    * prepare storage for camp downtime!!! <-- responsible
    * tag stuff, curate subsets and organisation
    * TODO: merge 🔗workflow and ^CHT🔗workflow !!! ###


* TREASURER ∀
consult → 🔗subfinance, 🔗subfinance-reporting:
    * collect all bills and run accounts
    * enter numeric data to Subfinance:
        * (expenses) bills + inventory (for stuff)
        * (people) presence + paid contributions
        * upkeep the system (via manual) <--------- #todo
        * log donations, manage accounts, ...
    * ensures completeness
    * ensures transparency (published + understandable)
    == ~0.02/day + 0.5/month <-- (in Subtime format)







*** SUBSISTENCE

(food)

    * CHEF & SUPPLIES ㊲
consult → 🔗food:
    * work +Planner to schedule re-supplies
    * leads shopping, or defers to +Shopper
    * maintain rationing
    * needs assistants for cooking (1 extra per 5)
    * needs assistants for shopping (1 extra per 5)
    * cleans kitchen, pans & knives
    == ~1h/day ... 0.1


    * SOUS-CHEF ∀
    * distribute fruit
    * distribute 🔗nootropics
    * prepare breakfast + tea
    * suggest nutritional interventions (fruit, nootropics, (food, water))
    * maintain the makeshift refrigerator:
        (at least something like a shaded rock wall / cave, dug hole in the sand)


    * SHOPPER ∀
consult → 🔗food
    * independent routine shop runs
    * consult +Chef

    * DISHES ∀
    * set table:
        make sure we have forks, plates, etc
    * cleaning dishes:
        but NOT knives, possibly not pans!!
    * maintain the system:
        see ^CHT🔗cht-manual-camp (2/3-buckets, etc)
    * coordinate with +Water
    == ~15min/day ... 0.02


* DRINK WATER ∀
    * calculate & make sure there is enough water +Supplies
    * make sure:
       * we are taking enough water on trips / camp leaves!
        * there's enough 1.5L containers (=all have a personal and marked one)
        * all residents, personally, are hydrated!
    * prevent any, log all, dehydration events
    * always keep 3 days supplies minimum


* TRASH ∀
    * trash organisation ("new bags") + emptying + recycling
    * document sorting (separation):
        maintain clear staging
    * find and document sorting locations
    * immediately replace bags when emptying
    * keep rough logs (volume)
    * minimize trash!:
        coordinate with others
        internal recycling & upcycling
    * pick trash laying around
    * keep pest from entering trash +Antipest
    * organize compost pits
    * promote good practices with our neighbours and friends


* ANTIPEST ∀
consult → 🔗antipest:
    * make sure nothing attracts pests (flies, roaches, loose dogs, etc)
    * arrange and manage traps


* LAUNDRY
    * handle collection & sort types
    * inform on wash runs
    * co-ordinate for opportunities in advance:
        for example: prepare before we will be somewhere for 2 days?
    * maintain and develop supply:
        * (ideally so people bring minimum)
        * list of needs
        * de-clutter storage
    * hand-wash clothes
### link
    * oversee post-wash distribution



*** PEOPLE

* ONBOARDING
    * take care of newcomers
    * go with them through 🔗newcomers
    * improve process, make sure all steps are properly documented
    * make sure basic apps + systems are installed → 🔗workflow


* INTERPERSONAL
(PSYCHO*)
    RESEARCH:
        help pick from existing methods, refine, and develop:
            * performance indicators (KPI):
                * personal evaluation / status
                * group and subgroup status
            * resident logs + metrics technology
    PERFORM:
        based on the research:
            * new processes for optimal ("harmonious") functioning of the resident group
            * resident attitude adjustment (talk, routine, practice, etc)
            * objective, predictable process-based intermediation, conflict documentation, and resolution
    Also see ^CHT🔗cht-psycho! ### merge





*** TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

* POWER
(energy generation, batteries, monitoring)
    * → 🔗solar
    * if needed: run diesel generator + schedule maintenance
    * maintain gear:
        batteries, regulators, ...
    * oversee new experiments
    * get new gear +Inventory
    * log usage


* NETWORKS
(networks, communications & internet)
consult:
    * ^CHT🔗cht-role-comm:
    * subseason main pad, like ^CHT🔗cht4d (for lists)
    * 🔗faq ("Internet")
    * 🔗workflow

    * INTERNET:
        * list + manage 3G devices & SIM cards
        * if people need MORE internet time than camp provides:
            * work +Keeper and +Planner to try to improve infrastructure
            * arrange squatworking needs (+planner):
        * this can/should happen by the way ("let's go eat to that place on the way with wifi")
        * write down and distribute wi-fi passwords
        * run (mobile or wi-fi) AP hotspots

    * PHONE:
        * list + manage GSM (phone+sms) devices & SIM cards:
        * make sure there's always a phone available for calls
        * oversee that /contacts are accessible

    * LOGGING:
        * uptime
        * data usage
        * plan data availability (don't use too much or too little)
        * [...]




* WORKFLOW
consult → 🔗workflow:
    * DEPLOYMENT:
        * deploy and maintain the technical infrastructure (Syncthing, Etherpad, ...)
    * DOCUMENTATION:
        * maintain 🔗workflow and ^CHT🔗workflow technical infrastructure
    * DEVELOPMENT:
       +Electronics (sensors, quantified x, etc)
   * PRACTICE:
       * enforce processes (Reviews, Overviews, ...) and protocols
   * CURATION:
       curate and reorganize content
       >Archive            


* ELECTRONICS
(INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT)

R&D, deploy & upkeep parts of infrastructure for:
    * +Energetics
    * +Lighting
    * quantifying infrastructure (with +Documentation)
    * wire & program new stuff
    * maintain supplies + shopping + price numerics:
        → 🔗ordering







*** NOMADIC INFRASTRUCTURE


* CAMPING MASTER ㊲
(architecture & urbanism):
    * make sure, to best effort, people and gear are safe
    * regularly check camp, "tighten the ropes"
    * work with the newcomers
    * monitor weather
    * coordinate experiments & push 🔗hacking-housing


* WATER ∀
    * calculate and organize refills + containers:
        * ~2L PPPD
        * +Washup ~1L/PPPD
        * ~2L/shower
        * [...]
    * cycle different qualities of water:
       (rinsing -> washing up -> soaking)     
    * log:
        * supplies in (every time)
        * current levels (periodically)
    * coordinate consumption if scarce (showers, etc)
    * always have 2 days supplies minimum
    * oversee plumbing & running water
    * monitor & pipes water quality
    * TODO: water purification


* GADGETS ∀
    * store + carry necessary the little bits:
        cable, splitters, etc
    * oversee supplies: make sure there are extras in 🔗stuff
    * make sure people's devices are charging if power is available:
        "no empty sockets"
    * manage data
    * see they're not forgotten, but used
    * see they're not in danger (dirty/wet/dusty/left out)


* LIGHTING ∀
    * make sure everybody has a personal light
    * collection & distribution of charged batteries
    * turn lights off
    * develop new, coordinate +Electronics 
    * mind light aesthetics
    * maintain regularity


* BLACKWATER
    * co-ordinate low-harm chemicals +Inventory:
        (toothpaste, soap, washing liquid, etc)
    * document & oversee disposal (where? when? who?):
        * sinkwater
        * piss
        * shit


* DRIVER ∀
(transport people and things)
    * current vehicle → 🔗trucko:
        has an introduction for all drivers
    * drive the car responsibly:
        as it is a VINTAGE CAR, it needs specific discipline
    * inform everybody about rides:
        where are you going? can you take more crew?
    * log km and expenses (space, non-space group, non-space individual)
    * ??? +Navigator / Logistics
    * if needed, arrange car rental and financing


* SMALL MAINTENANCE ∀
(all the other simple, critical routine tasks)
    * maintain floors
    * [...]





*** DOCUMENTATION

* COLLECTION
("DATA OTAKU"):
(regularly collect ALL, from EVERYONE...)
    * DATA:
        * photos +Photography
        * sensor data +Electronics
        * "the half-finished writing on desktop"
        * audio recordings
        * gps treks (.gpx)
        * [...]
    * REAL LIFE STUFF:
        * digitise paper materials
        * bills +Treasurer →bag→numerics
        * nature bits
        * time logs (subflow) → pad
        * consumption/utilities/"cycles" → numerics
    * quotas:
        make sure we're collecting enough of all, not forgetting


* ARCHIVAL ㊲
    * make past content accessible:
        * (consider #linkroute)
    * encourage people to browse, process, tag
    * set, maintain and develop the content system +Workflow
    * lead pushes to reorganize


* CULTURE ∀
    * "watch more films!"
    * "read more books!"
    * upkeep local media content archive:
        → 🔗tt-archive
        (partly in Syncthing but not completely)
    * offline-accessible sites, via 🔗mirrorable


* EDITOR ㊲
(oversee documentarianism)
### REWRITE
### could merge to keeper
###         * Internals Iiindex (^CHT🔗CHT)
    * PRODUCE REGULAR WRITING:
        * beyond collecting (+Archive), make sure subseason is properly documented
        * oversee subseason logs +Logkeeper
        * enforce and lead processes (REVIEWS, OVERVIEWS,...) and protocols []
    * COORDINATE:
        * +Photography (real-time guide, photo overview, ...)
        * crew to document specialist fields
    * also → 🔗representation.systems


* PHOTOGRAPHY ∀
also see → 🔗media
    * DOCUMENTATION:
        * take cool photo/video documentation, min ~2/h
        * ready to shoot whatever somebody points out
    * EDITING:
        * photo manipulation
        * video montage, ...
    * BASIC CURATION:
        * select and annotate good images
        * DO NOT "delete bad ones"


* LOGKEEPER ∀
    * write daily logs, for example ^CHT🔗cht4d-log
    * trigger sub-daily checks +All
    ### missing: clearer examples, rules what logs are supposed to be like !!!


* EXTERNAL REPORTING / PR
    * ONBOARDING: inform residents:
        * make everybody aware this is a public project
        * collect clearances/consents:
            * photo:
                (default: "share all internal, post people (or their identifiable stuff) with extra permission")
            * content:
                (default: cc-by-nc)
        * produce more good content!
        * no outside drama, present in a positive way if possible
        * curation!!!
    * COLLECTION: make sure all material from everyone is collected:
        >Photography >Archive
        DEMAND CONTENT FROM ARCHIVE
    * LEAD CURATION +All:
        * make sure to have a minimal curation of good enough materials
        * example: re-post photos from internal chat group
        * work to capture best shots:
            +Photography +Documentation +Archive
        * [...]
    * POSTING: regular posting to social networks:
        * see 🔗pr \ "Public profiles", especially:
             Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
        * keep list of accounts + passwords to access space's profiles
        * post updates, photos, etc: 3x/week is minimum, 3x/day is optimal
        * decision usually +Keeper / anyone else
    * ANALYSIS: run and report on analytics:
        * track and regularly present indicators:
            site visits, enquiries, incoming mails, followers, etc
    * also see → 🔗pr
    ___________________________________________________________________
    ### REWRITE THIS IN THE CONTEXT OF NEW PR PUSH !!!:
        Should be split up in two:
            A) preparation
            B) correction + finishing ........ +Keeper +Editor






*** MORE ROLES

Skills potentially not available internally.
Ties to → 🔗fields !


* ART PROJECTS
    * Experts
    * Critics
    * Material construction (wood, metal welding, etc)
    * Bar-tending
    * Musicians
    * specific project production roles


* HOUSE-MAINTENANCE
    * Electrician
    * Plumbing
    * Roofing
    * Window-fixing
    * Cleaning ?!
    * [...]



(MORE/NEW/UNSORTED ROLES)

:
    * gardening / guerilla planting
    * navigator?
    * logistics? :
        * after 33c3 slovenia->salzburg->hamburg fail
        * ties to #vaults
    * representation systems ?
    * documentation educator + fix prioritization/proposals
    * muscle
    * diplomat
    * grime DIY helper:
        * make sure protection is worn (anti-dust for hair, eye protection, gloves), help gearing up
        * bring hydration & snacks (make sure nothing is contaminated)
        * have washing water around, soap, etc.
    * [...]


<----------------------- (new) ROLES IDEAS ↑





*** EASY PACK

Generally easy / entry work, to contribute towards basic share of 🔗crew-labour.


(A)

LOGKEEPER
* keep log:
    trigger checking it sub-daily, asking for feedback
    (++ / daily)

SHOPPER
* go shopping:
    (+++| / ~biweekly)

DISHES
* clean dishes:
    (++ / daily)

LAUNDRY
* collect and organize laundry
* keep it safe (e.g. not laying around on the floor)
* "perform a laundry"
    (++/ ~weekly)

SOUS
* make tea:
    (++ / 2x daily)
* keep track of 🔗food
    (++ / biweekly)
* cook basic stuff on daily basis (breakfast, fruitsnacks, dinner)
    (++| / daily)

MAINT/DRINKWATER
* make sure there's always drinking water at the base !
* make sure all drink enough during day
* fill jug:
    (+ / 5x daily)

MAINT/SEWER
* empty sink (away from camp)
    (+ / 2x daily)

MAINT/WATER
* refill graywater tank:
    (+ / daily)
* capture seawater + reserve
    (++ / daily)

MAINT
* clean van carpets:
    (+ / bi-daily)

TRASH
* repack trash (trucko → outside container):
    (+ / daily)
* bring outside trash bag to public trash
    (+ / daily)

[×] MAINT/SEWER
* discard piss bottles (discrete/at night)
    (+ / daily)

[×] CARE
* make sure all crew is fine before going to bed (teeth, contacts, warmth, water, etc)
    (+ / daily)

WEATHER
* keep track of weather forcast, to make plans
    (+ / daily)



(B)

"Morning tasks"

    * REFRESH AIR & MAINTAIN DURING:
        (depends on winds)
        * Open backdoor wide
        * Open main (kitchen) window wide
        * Open passenger door glass

    * BASIC POWER:
        * (Check no blinking)
        * CHARGE internet phone (and check it's on)
        * CHARGE main USB battery
        * CHARGE personal phones

    * EMPTY SINK

    * READY THE SPACE:
        Clean the floor
        Refresh floor towel

    * REFILL DRINK WATER

    * Make tea
        (if D is out)

    * Bring out audio:
        * power on
        * extend cable
        * find remote
 
    * Setup breakfast:
        ### we usually do it later, see 🔗reference-days

    * MAINTAIN THE PLACE:
        MAKE SURE NO RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF IS LAYING AROUND

    * DO DISHES

    * Shake off outside carpets

    * Change outside foot water