Recycling Apprenticeship

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 March 16, 2007. Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on March 30, 2007. Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise volunteers
• Help keep Recycling area clean
• Communicate with Receiving throughout the day, and replace containers as needed
• Identify priorities in recycling flow
• Assist in setting up pick-ups and deliveries with e-waste vendors
• Unload and load trucks as needed (after forklift training)
• Assist in warehouse management
• Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about area.
• Occasionally help out in other areas of Free Geek's operations.
• Help keep recycling area in line with Free Geek philosophy and capabilities. Be aware of Free Geek programs.
• Attend pertinent committee meetings and keep up on the recycling emails

Required Skills and Licenses

• Current Oregon Drivers License
• Aptitude for helping people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Interest in e-waste recycling practices
• Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
• Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Forklift experience is a plus, but will train and offer forklift certification
• Warehouse experience is 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, and will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

To Apply

Submit an essay detailing why you'd like this job and why you're qualified for it to jobs at freegeek dot org. The essay must be submitted in plain text in the body of an email. Please clearly note the position you're applying for in subject line. Alternately, you may turn in a hard copy of your essay at Free Geek's front desk anytime we're open: Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 7pm. Applications due by March 16.

We highly recommend that you take a tour of our facility (so you learn about our culture and better understand what you're getting into). Tours are offered every day Tuesday through Saturday at noon and 6pm, and last about 30 minutes. Please mention that you're a job applicant so we know who you are!