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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Program Basics<br /> <br /> * Program Name: Recycling<br /> * Program Description: Involves coordinating the sales of demanufactured computers for scrap recycling. <br /> <br /> * What best describes this program? @<br /> Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek)<br /> <br /> * Why does Free Geek need this program? <br /> It is an income generator for Free Geek, and keeps toxic computer breakage out of the waste stream.<br /> @<br /> [edit]<br /> Job Position Basics<br /> <br /> * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES <br /> * Position Title: Recycling program coordinator (alternately, Lord of the Wasteland)<br /> * Job Description: <br /> <br /> @<br /> [edit]<br /> Costs and potential costs<br /> <br /> * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) <br /> <br /> Salary, payroll taxes, benefits.<br /> * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) <br /> Forklift maintenance; tools replaced; monitor recycling fees.<br /> <br /> * If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?<br /> o How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @<br /> o How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours @ <br /> * Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?<br /> o In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week @<br /> o In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week @ <br /> * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program: <br /> <br /> @<br /> <br /> * Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek&#039;s mission, and if so what? <br /> Free Geek prioritizes reuse over recycling, which is good; reuse costs less in terms of energy, labor and other resources than does recycling. Because of this, sometimes it is difficult to explain that &lt;I&gt;not everything can be saved&lt;/I&gt; and that recycling is just as vital to the flow of Free Geek as are any reuse-oriented programs.<br /> <br /> * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? <br /> <br /> @<br /> <br /> * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? <br /> <br /> @<br /> [edit]<br /> Benefits<br /> <br /> * Would the program generate income? YES <br /> o If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ @ / month<br /> o If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @ <br /> * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? <br /> <br /> @<br /> [edit]<br /> Measuring Success<br /> <br /> * How can the success of the program be measured? <br /> <br /> @<br /> <br /> * For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even? <br /> <br /> @<br /> <br /> * Outline a plan for implementing the program: <br /> <br /> @<br /> [edit]</div>

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