Difference between revisions of "Prebuild Apprenticeship"

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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=6 months}}
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* Wages are $11.55 per hour.
 
* Length of job: 26 weeks
 
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* 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.
 
* Saturday coverage required.
 
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* Submit an essay detailing how your skills match the responsibilities of this job description. Give specific examples of how and where you utilized these skills in the past.
 
* If you have a resume, please include it with your essay.
 
* '''It is ''required'' that applicants take a tour of our facility''' to learn about our culture and better understand the organization. Tours are offered every day Tues. - Sat. at noon and 6pm, and last about 30 minutes.  Please let the person at the front desk know that you're a job applicant.
 
* '''Applications must be submitted ''by email in plain text'' (no attachments please) to jobs@freegeek.org.'''
 
* Applications for this position are due by Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00pm, 2008.
 
* We expect to hire for this position by Friday, August 15th, 2008.
 
* Please note that internships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.
 
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==Responsibilities==
 
==Responsibilities==
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* Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
 
* Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
 
* Coordinate and supervise prebuild volunteers
 
* Coordinate and supervise prebuild volunteers
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* Teach build volunteers in Prebuild areas (Card & Motherboard Sorting & System Evaluation I + II)
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* Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about Prebuild area.
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* Cross-train in other areas to occasionally cover shifts.
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* Help keep Prebuild area in line with Free Geek philosophy and capabilities.
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* Be aware of other Free Geek programs.
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* Attend pertinent committee meetings and keep up on relevant emails
  
 
==Required Skills==
 
==Required Skills==
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* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
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* Experience coordinating and/or instructing people
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* Good interpersonal skills
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* Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
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* Detail-oriented
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* Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
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* Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds on a regular basis
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* Basic hardware knowledge
 
* Detail-oriented
 
* Detail-oriented
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people

Revision as of 10:50, 17 September 2008

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

  • Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
  • Give tours
  • Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
  • Coordinate and supervise prebuild volunteers
  • 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
  • Detail-oriented
  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
  • Must speak English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
  • Must be reliable & on-time
  • Fluency in another language a plus

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.