No need for applause. We're being literal. You need work. We need help.

The COLLECTIVE is a beautiful, rapidly growing beast these days, kids. Srsly. Oh, don't get us wrong: we love this shit, every bit of it. There's loads to do and heaps to say, and the truth is, we could use a little help to keep the COLLECTIVE ship on course.

Calling all local yokels: if you're a kick-ass real estate agent, perfection-seeking interior designer, prize-winning intern, or mind-bending I.T. guru, you should consider chatting with us. We need you. Like air in the lungs, we need you. Maybe you have a magic rapport with clients, or the go-getting savvy of a fresh college grad, or the ability to make a computer obey just by giving it a look -- those are precisely the mad skills we're seeking. Call us up. Email us. Let's chat. Spending a few hours a week in the room below has its perks.

Those interested should send an email with contact info and notable expertise to [email protected].