Operations Coordinator

This job description was written by Marlin. Free Geek currently does not have an operations coordinator.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

 * Receive donations
 * Recycle obsolete and non-functioning hardware
 * Test devices and evaluate systems
 * Store and oversee the management of inventory
 * Train volunteers in all of the above and more
 * Front desk control, assistance, and counsel
 * Evaluate volunteers' performances and report to case workers as required
 * Assign volunteers to jobs based on their abilities and disabilities
 * Assist with monitoring volunteers' performances and give responses as necessary according to the needs of the volunteers
 * Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of all Free Geek programs
 * Be willing to deal with donations received outside of business hours (illegally dumped) as well as large-volume donations
 * Possess the computer skills to perform basic office functions as required

The Operations Co-Coordinator must be able to perform these functions and demonstrate them to volunteers and visitors. He or she must also serve as a model and lead by example.

Operations Co-Coordinators are also responsible for overall site facilities maintenance, as well as working as a Free Geek team member.

Maintenance and Group-Oriented Responsibilities

 * Be alert to security and safety issues, identifying and addressing concerns as needed
 * Maintain an awareness of site shortcomings and expedite improvements
 * Cooperate with other coordinators to purchase and transport basic supplies to facility
 * Work with volunteer supervisors and core volunteers, assisting them with problem solving and routine functions
 * Understand the necessity of restricting copyrighted and unregistered proprietary software products from all Free Geek systems
 * Support and promote the Open Source Software concept
 * Have a conceptual understanding of the Gnu Public License and its importance to Free Geek
 * Attend weekly staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary

Required Skills

 * Able to operate a forklift
 * Able to lift 50 lbs.
 * Teaching experience or aptitude
 * Work well with a large cross-section of the community
 * Able to multi-task
 * Work according to a consensus decision-making process related to staff and policy issues
 * Patient and courteous with the public
 * Able to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff
 * Work well under stress in an unusual setting, maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of adversity
 * Not afraid to ask questions, but able to work on projects almost entirely without supervision
 * Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes