Difference between revisions of "Education and Hardware Grants Coordinator"

Revision as of 17:31, 20 July 2011

This is a possible new position.

Work with other collective members to improve education aspect of the various volunteer programs.
Find volunteers to teach classes.
Work for better volunteer teacher retention.
Document educational aspects of Free Geek, including classes.
Create classes.
Attend meetings as necessary.
Learn procedures for other parts of Free Geek and fill in as necessary.
Participate in collective management structure.

Recruit, train, and coordinate Hardware Grants volunteers and volunteer interns
Maintain website documentation related to hardware grants
Create and maintain Hardware Grants documentation, including support for grant recipients
Maintain feedback loop with grant recipients

This may include,but is not limited to, occasionally working with the PR Committee to gather testimonials or other information, creating surveys, following up with grant recipients

Research new avenues for hardware grants
Be an active member of Production Committee, including regularly reporting on the status and needs of Hardware Grants
Evaluate incoming grants and disperse grants
Abide by Expectations for All Paid Workers

Aptitude for putting information in transmittable form (teaching)
Basic computer knowledge: use of web browser, email, word processor, and spreadsheet.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work in a consensus decision making process related to staff and policy issues.
Patient and courteous with the public.
Ability to work with and coordinate volunteers with a wide range of skills and experience.
Able to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff
Work well under stress in an unusual setting, maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of adversity
Not afraid to ask questions, but able to work on projects almost entirely without supervision
Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes