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==Responsibilities==
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* Manage flow of gizmos through the Basic Intake/Receiving area.
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{{Noncollective Benefits|due=May 29, at 5pm|start=June 6, 2009|time=* Part-time, 24 hours per week
* Teach Adoption volunteers basic intake functions.
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* 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=Approximately 35 weeks}}
* Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about area.
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* Occasionally teach basic hardware vocabulary and Free Geek system evaluation process to Build volunteers.
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Do you love making order out of chaos, working on your feet, learning about all kinds of computer equipment, meeting people, and working with volunteers? Do you like putting away lots of random stuff? If you're looking for experience in coordinating volunteers this might be the internship for you. Here's what we're looking for and how to apply.
* Occasionally help out in other areas of Free Geek's operations.
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* Help keep receiving area in line with Free Geek philosophy and capabilities.  Be aware of Free Geek programs.
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'''Responsibilities'''
* Attend pertinent committee meetings and keep up on the receiving emails
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* Manage flow of gizmos through the hardware donations receiving area.
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* Teach Adoption volunteers basic intake procedures.
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* Communicate proactively with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about receiving area needs.
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* Teach basic hardware vocabulary and Free Geek's system evaluation process to Build volunteers as needed (we will train you).
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* Ensure that receiving is well integrated with Free Geeks production and sales areas.
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* Assist in training your replacement at end of internship.
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* Cross-train at the Front Desk to assist with intake and processing of volunteers and donors
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* Give tours of Free Geek to potential volunteers and donors.
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'''Required Skills'''
  
==Required Skills==
 
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Good interpersonal skills
 
* Good interpersonal skills
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* Detail-oriented
 
* Detail-oriented
 
* Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
 
* Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
* Able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds on a regular basis
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* Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis
 
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* Strong teaching skills
===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.
 
  
==Hours, Pay, and Duration==
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'''In Addition'''
This position is temporary and part-time: 24 hours per week, 6-month duration.  Pay is approximately $8.25/hour.
 
  
==To Apply==
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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. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, though not required.
Submit an essay detailing why you'd like this job and why you're qualified for it to jobs at freegeek dot org. 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. Alternately, you may turn in a hard copy of your essay at Free Geek's front desk anytime we're open: Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 7pm.  Applications due Tuesday June 6th by 5pm.
 
  
We highly recommend that 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 know who you are!
 
  
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Latest revision as of 16:36, 16 July 2011

Salary/Benefits
  • Wages are $11.55 per hour.
  • Length of job: Approximately 35 weeks
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 May 29, at 5pm.
  • Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on June 6, 2009.
  • Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.


Do you love making order out of chaos, working on your feet, learning about all kinds of computer equipment, meeting people, and working with volunteers? Do you like putting away lots of random stuff? If you're looking for experience in coordinating volunteers this might be the internship for you. Here's what we're looking for and how to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Manage flow of gizmos through the hardware donations receiving area.
  • Teach Adoption volunteers basic intake procedures.
  • Communicate proactively with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about receiving area needs.
  • Teach basic hardware vocabulary and Free Geek's system evaluation process to Build volunteers as needed (we will train you).
  • Ensure that receiving is well integrated with Free Geeks production and sales areas.
  • Assist in training your replacement at end of internship.
  • Cross-train at the Front Desk to assist with intake and processing of volunteers and donors
  • Give tours of Free Geek to potential volunteers and donors.

Required Skills

  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping 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 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Strong teaching skills

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. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, though not required.