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==Free Geek Thrift Store Sales Intern== | ==Free Geek Thrift Store Sales Intern== | ||
| − | * Hours Weekly: 20 hours | + | * Hours Weekly: 20 hours |
| − | * Rate of pay: $ | + | * Schedule somewhat negotiable |
| + | * Rate of pay: $9.87/hr | ||
* Duration: 3 - 6 months | * Duration: 3 - 6 months | ||
* Benefits: This is an exploratory internship, not a collective position (yet), so benefits are somewhat limited to Wisdom, Camaraderie, Respect, and Fame or Infamy (your choice) | * Benefits: This is an exploratory internship, not a collective position (yet), so benefits are somewhat limited to Wisdom, Camaraderie, Respect, and Fame or Infamy (your choice) | ||
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===Required Skills:=== | ===Required Skills:=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Capable of improving our ability to organize, display, and label items for sale in a professional manner. |
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* Good customer relation skills | * Good customer relation skills | ||
* High level of patience | * High level of patience | ||
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* Ability to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff | * Ability to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff | ||
* Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs | * Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs | ||
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| + | Pluses: | ||
| + | * Marketing or sales background a plus | ||
| + | * Basic knowledge of free and open source software | ||
===In Addition:=== | ===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 work on projects 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 work on projects almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes. | ||
| − | Cover letters, resumes and references should be submitted in plain text in the body of an email to jobs@freegeek.org. Do not send word processed documents or attached files; resumes submitted in these formats will not be considered. In addition, we require interested parties to visit the technology center to gain a better understanding of this environment. Tours are available at noon and 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Please be sure to mention at the Front Desk that you're an applicant, or we won't know you've been here | + | Cover letters, resumes and references should be submitted in plain text in the body of an email to jobs@freegeek.org. Include "Sales Intern" in the subject of your email. Do not send word processed documents or attached files; resumes submitted in these formats will not be considered. In addition, we require interested parties to visit the technology center to gain a better understanding of this environment. Tours are available at noon and 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Please be sure to mention at the Front Desk that you're an applicant, or we won't know you've been here. |
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 27 April 2013
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Free Geek Thrift Store Sales Intern
- Hours Weekly: 20 hours
- Schedule somewhat negotiable
- Rate of pay: $9.87/hr
- Duration: 3 - 6 months
- Benefits: This is an exploratory internship, not a collective position (yet), so benefits are somewhat limited to Wisdom, Camaraderie, Respect, and Fame or Infamy (your choice)
Job Description:
- Evaluate existing store layout and suggest improvements.
- Stock and organize shelves
- Optimize sales item visibility
- Run the till, make sales, answer customers' questions, channel customer complaints to proper avenues.
- Coordinate volunteers in performing daily tasks
- Communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers, especially those involved in testing and production, about needs of the Thrift Store.
- Help keep thift store in line with FREE GEEK philosophy and capabilities. Be aware of FREE GEEK programs.
- Document, document, document!
Required Skills:
- Capable of improving our ability to organize, display, and label items for sale in a professional manner.
- Good customer relation skills
- High level of patience
- Ability to work unsupervised and self motivated
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff
- Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs
Pluses:
- Marketing or sales background a plus
- Basic knowledge of free and open source software
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 work on projects almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
Cover letters, resumes and references should be submitted in plain text in the body of an email to jobs@freegeek.org. Include "Sales Intern" in the subject of your email. Do not send word processed documents or attached files; resumes submitted in these formats will not be considered. In addition, we require interested parties to visit the technology center to gain a better understanding of this environment. Tours are available at noon and 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Please be sure to mention at the Front Desk that you're an applicant, or we won't know you've been here.
Application deadline for this job is the end of the day on June 6.