Coder Management (PPS)

Program Basics

• Program Name: Coders
• Program Description:

we code the tools for freegeek's IT needs

• What best describes this program?
• Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
• Why does Free Geek need this program?

freegeek has software needs beyond any existing packages

Job Position Basics

• Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO

Costs and potential costs

• What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)

a few hours of staff time every week

• What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)

a couple of servers, two hours of the building being open after hours

• Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
  • In paid staff time? ______10_______ hours/week
  • In volunteer time? ______50_______ hours/week
• Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:

unknown

• Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?

no

• How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?

it will occasionally make them more effecient

• How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?

unknown

Benefits

• Would the program generate income? NO
• How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?

by supporting freegeek

Measuring Success

• How can the success of the program be measured?

tickets closed, user feedback

• Outline a plan for implementing the program:
  1. get more coders
  2. tie them to their chairs
  3. bolt the chairs to the floor
  4. promise an hour less captivity for every ticket they close