Sales Exploratory Position

Free Geek Thrift Store Sales Intern

• Hours Weekly: 20 hours per week
• Rate of pay: $10.25/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:

• Marketing or sales background a plus
• Basic knowledge of free and open source software
• 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

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. 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 ????

Job Description

The job description should be worded to state our desire to hire for a mere 20 hours, at pitiful pay, a person who has experience in sales, and is capable of improving our ability to organize, display, and label items for sale in a professional manner.

It should also include the usual traits, such as being on time, reliable, honest, and self-motivated. Duties will still include stocking, customer relations and sales, and should still require the ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs.

Schedule and Duration

• Part time 20 hours per week
• 3 to 6 months
• Pay rate:

The hours of work are negotiable, within the framework of the schedule and the agreements forged with the other store persons. And of course we need to include the temporary nature of the job, as it is limited to 6 months at present. However, if we are no longer offering this position as a training tool, HR may reconsider the duration requirements.