Job Description
EdenLab – Universal Design InitiativeAustin, Texas (78702) | Live-In Opportunity | Reduced Rent + Paid Hours EdenLab is seeking a highly capable, organized, and emotionally intelligent individual to serve as a live-in Chief of Operations / Research & Care Housemate. This is an unusual opportunity to join a disability-led research and innovation nonprofit at the ground floor while also benefiting from affordable housing and flexible paid work. For the right person, this role offers a front-row seat to building an organization at the intersection of disability, technology, healthcare, design, and cultural production. The Living Arrangement Private bedroom and bathroom in East Austin. Brand new building Rent: $1,100/month Opportunity to offset $600–$800+ per month (or more) through caregiving and operational support Queer-friendly, creative, mission-driven household Shared with one Italian Greyhound, Lentil Bean This structure is ideal for: Graduate students Remote workers Producers Operations professionals Designers Researchers Social workers People looking for meaningful work and affordable housing About EdenLab EdenLab is a disability-led nonprofit research and innovation initiative developing real-world systems across: Universal design Assistive technology Decentralized care infrastructure Medical device prototyping Documentary and narrative production Housing and caregiver sustainability We believe lived experience is a form of technical expertise. Role Overview This is a hybrid role combining: Operations Leadership Calendar and project management CRM and contact organization Grant and donor tracking Meeting follow-up Systems building and documentation Strategic planning support Personal Care Support Brief catheterization assistance (10–15 minutes, training provided) Positioning and wellness support Occasional shower assistance Research and Production Notion organization Presentation and deck development Outreach support Documentary and creative production assistance Why This Role Matters Care is not separate from the work—it is foundational to the work. Your presence directly increases my ability to: Build EdenLab Raise funding Develop medical and social innovations Produce films and public-facing projects Participate fully in society Who You Are You are Highly organized Reliable and emotionally mature Comfortable taking initiative Curious about systems, design, and social impact Calm during vulnerable moments Interested in building something meaningful You may come from: Operations Webdev UX design Project management Design human centric Engineering Healthcare Social work Film production Research Entrepreneurship No caregiving experience is required. Training is provided. About Me My name is Eden Welply, and I am the founder and Executive Director of EdenLab. I am a producer, screenwriter, nonprofit operator, and disability advocate living with a spinal cord injury after being struck by a car in 2020. I am paralyzed from the chest down and do not have hand function, but I live a highly active life centered around building systems, stories, and infrastructure that improve human outcomes. I believe disability offers a powerful perspective on design, efficiency, and resilience. Compensation Compensation is customized based on the applicant’s strengths and level of involvement. Potential benefits include Reduced housing costs Paid caregiving hours Paid operational support Exposure to nonprofit leadership and early-stage innovation Professional development and mentorship SXSW and event participation opportunities Final Note This is not a traditional roommate arrangement. It is an opportunity to live inside a disability-led research environment and contribute to work that reimagines care, technology, and human infrastructure. If you are grounded, resourceful, and interested in helping build something real, I would love to hear from you. Contact Call or text me directly at 737-302-2522 to schedule an introductory conversation. I do n