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{{Noncollective Benefits|due=jelly|start=peanut butter|time=* Part-time, 24 hours per week.
 
{{Noncollective Benefits|due=jelly|start=peanut butter|time=* Part-time, 24 hours per week.
 
* Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility|duration=6 months}}
 
* Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility|duration=6 months}}
  
 
==Responsibilities==
 
==Responsibilities==
* Teach Build volunteers in Prebuild areas (Card & Motherboard Sorting & System Evaluation I + II)
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* Teach build volunteers in Prebuild areas (Card & Motherboard Sorting & System Evaluation I + II)
 
* Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about Prebuild area.
 
* Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about Prebuild area.
 
* Cross-train in other areas to occasionally cover shifts.
 
* Cross-train in other areas to occasionally cover shifts.
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The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions but will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
 
The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions but will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
  
==To Apply==
 
Submit an essay to <jobs at freegeek dot org> detailing:
 
# why you'd like this internship
 
# why you're qualified for it
 
# how this internship fits into your career plans
 
The essay must be submitted in plain text in the body of an email.  Please clearly note the position you're applying for in subject line.  Applications are due  when the cows come home.
 
 
We '''highly recommend''' that, before applying, job applicants take a tour of our facility and culture (so they better know what they're getting into).  Tours are offered every day Tuesday through Saturday at noon and 6pm, and last about 30 minutes.  Please mention that you're a job applicant so we can note that you were here!
 
  
  
  
 
[[Category: HR]] [[Category:Hiring]] [[Category:Job Descriptions]]
 
[[Category: HR]] [[Category:Hiring]] [[Category:Job Descriptions]]

Revision as of 17:14, 30 March 2007

Salary/Benefits
  • Wages are $11.55 per hour.
  • Length of job: 6 months
Work Hours
  • Part-time, 24 hours per week.
  • Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility
To Apply
  • E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@freegeek.org.
  • Applications for this position are due by jelly.
  • Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on peanut butter.
  • Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.


Responsibilities

  • Teach build volunteers in Prebuild areas (Card & Motherboard Sorting & System Evaluation I + II)
  • Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about Prebuild area.
  • Cross-train in other areas to occasionally cover shifts.
  • Help keep Prebuild area in line with Free Geek philosophy and capabilities.
  • Be aware of other Free Geek programs.
  • Attend pertinent committee meetings and keep up on relevant emails

Required Skills

  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
  • Experience coordinating and/or instructing people
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
  • Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds on a regular basis
  • Basic hardware knowledge

In Addition

The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions but will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.