Revised August 9, 2025
Below are the current Service Position openings at the Westside Central Office (WCO):
- Chair – Facilitates WCO business meeting; presents a quarterly report on WCO at each Area 58 Quarterly Assembly; emails business meeting minutes to Area 58 Archivist (4 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Co-Chair – If Chair resigns or is unable to serve for any reason, the Co-Chair steps in and assumes Chair duties and responsibilities; records WCO business meeting minutes in absence of recording secretary. 2 or more years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
- Recording Secretary – Records WCO business meeting minutes; distributes meeting minutes via email and at the start of each business meeting. 1 year continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
- Treasurer – Prepares and submits to each business meeting WCO’s financial statement which includes a summary of income, expenses, and budget balances. Some business/accounting experience is recommended. 4 or more years of continuous sobriety is suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
- Public Information Committee Chair – Informs the public on “what A.A. is” and “what A.A. is not” through literature, presentations, and public service announcements. 2 or more years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
- Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee Chair – Hosts A.A. presentations to professionals, such as health care workers, counselors, law enforcement, etc. who come into contact with active alcoholics. 2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
- Office Volunteer – Job duties include opening and closing the office, selling literature, and answering questions about A.A. to anyone who stops by the office. 2 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Note: This is an appointed position. Please email your availability to info@westsidecentraloffice.com or call us at 503-684-0415 (menu option 0).
- Corrections Committee Chair – Carries the A.A. message to alcoholics behind the walls of correctional institutions (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Office Volunteer Chair – Assists the Office Manager (or Board of Directors) with finding A.A.s to volunteer at the WCO facility. 2 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.
- Treatment Facilities Committee Chair – Contacts Treatment Centers and offers assistance in coordinating A.A. meetings and presentations at their facility (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- 12 Step Call Committee Chair – Maintains a list of 12th Step Volunteers for participating groups; receives calls from Hotline volunteers; and refers 12th Step volunteers to incoming calls (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Activities Chair – Brings suggestions for WCO-sponsored events to Co Reps for approval; Organizes volunteers to host activities; Finds the facilities to host activities; Prepares flyers for distribution to A.A. community for events (2 years continuous sobriety, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Newsletter Committee Chair – Publishes the Westside Central Office’s monthly newsletter Into Action! (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Outreach Chair – Informs A.A. groups and members of the available services and opportunities for service at the WCO; Maintains the Westside Central Office Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) form (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
- Office Manager – Manages the Westside Central Office and its volunteers. 5 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.Note: Office Manager is appointed by the Board of Directors. Please email your service resume to info@westsidecentraloffice.com.
- Assistant Office Manager –Assists the Office Manager in their duties. 3 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.Note: Assistant Office Manager is appointed by the Board of Directors. Please email your service resume to info@westsidecentraloffice.com.
Detailed job descriptions for each service position are available here.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their service resume at a business meeting or by email at info@westsidecentraloffice.com. You may also contact us for more information.