Thrift Store Volunteer Internship

Job Title: Thrift Store Intern Hours Weekly: 4 to 15 hours/week Days Per Week: 1 to 5 days/week Length of Internship: At least 2 months Training: Orientation and Training Provided Free Geek Supervisor: Luiz or Tony, Sales Coordinators

Responsibilities

• Merchandise (tidy, label, restock) items for sale in the store
• Possibly cashier in the store
• Eventually, greet customers, help them decide appropriate items to purchase, teach a small amount about software and hardware
• For longer-term interns who want to: systems improvement, volunteer coordination, oddball testing

Desired Qualifications

• Neat and well-groomed
• Organized
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Experience as camp counselor or in customer service a plus
• Technical aptitude a plus
• Problem solver a plus

In addition:

The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress and maintain a positive attitude in a relatively chaotic setting. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions, but will be able to work on projects with minimal supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

Benefits:

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable job skills, make a difference for people and the environment, and make connections in the community. Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union. Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.

To apply

Please fill out our interest form, and we'll get back to you soon.

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