Difference between revisions of "Printer Exploratory Position"

Revision as of 16:22, 7 August 2007

Salary/Benefits
Wages are $11.55 per hour. Length of job: 6 months
Work Hours
Part-time, 20 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.

Summary of Job Duties

This was an exploratory intern position.

Responsibilities

Prepare printers for sale in store and for grants.
Recycle obsolete and non-functional printers in accordance with recycling guidelines.
Coordinate volunteers in performing daily tasks
Communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers.
Help keep printer areas in line with FREE GEEK philosophy and capabilities. Be aware of FREE GEEK programs.
Document, document, document!

Required Skills

Good interpersonal relation skills
Volunteer management background
Technical research
High level of patience
Ability to work unsupervised and self motivated
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff
Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs
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 upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

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+{{Noncollective Benefits|due=jelly|start=peanut butter|time=* Part-time, 20 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|duration=6 months}}
-==Free Geek Printer Intern==
+==Summary of Job Duties==
-* Hours Weekly: 20 hours
+* ''This was an exploratory intern position.''
-* 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:===
+==Responsibilities==
 * Prepare printers for sale in store and for grants.
 * Recycle obsolete and non-functional printers in accordance with recycling guidelines.
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 * Document, document, document!
-===Required Skills:===
+==Required Skills==
 * Good interpersonal relation skills
 * Volunteer management background
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 * 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 upkeep the area 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 "Printer 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 ????
 [[Category: Hiring]]
+[[Category: HR]]
 [[Category:Printers]]
 [[Category: Job Descriptions]]