Reuse Staff Job Description

INFORMATION

JOB TITLE

Reuse Staff Member

CLASS

Bargaining Unit

CATEGORY

Regular (after Probationary)

STATUS

Full-Time, Hourly Wage, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS

Eligible

REPORTS TO

Reuse Area Coordinator

LAST UPDATED

February 29, 2012

JOB SUMMARY

A Reuse Staff Member works in many dynamic, workshop-style volunteer areas which both produce refurbished technology and educate volunteers about technology. This position trains in multiple Reuse areas in order to help provide shift coverage, ensure a steady flow of gizmos for Free Geek's programs, and coordinate volunteers. This position participates in Free Geek's Production Committee to help develop programs and procedures. This position is represented by a union, and union membership is mandatory upon hire.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads workshop-style classes
• Troubleshoots and helps maintain the Reuse technical infrastructure.
• Stocks Reuse areas with needed hardware and components.
• Manages flow of incoming and outgoing devices and gizmos.
• Recruits volunteers from the Build Program to move on to Post-Build areas.
• Keeps volunteers on track and working within established systems and procedures.
• Prepares Reuse areas prior to volunteer shifts.
• Orients volunteers to production areas and procedures.
• Works floor shifts coordinating volunteers.
• Ensures that gizmo quality control protocols are being met.
• Is an active member of the Production Committee.
• Works under the guidance of a Reuse Area Coordinator.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• Availability during Free Geek hours of operations, including morning and occasional evening meetings as required.
• Command of standard office software (word processing, spreadsheet, data entry).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. repeatedly, and 40 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented, but able to see (and understand) the big picture.
• Dedication to Free Geek's mission and Open Source philosophies.
• Must be patient and courteous with the public.
• Ability to work with and coordinate volunteers with a wide range of skills and experience.
• Ability to remain professional and positive under stress in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff.
• Must not be afraid to ask questions, but must be able to work on projects almost entirely without supervision.
• Ability to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, or demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language other than English.
• Experience using Ubuntu or other Free/Open Source software.
• Experience working in a collective structure or consensus-based decision-making environment.