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Revision as of 11:43, 29 December 2006
Paid Internship Announcement: Front Desk
Our mission: FREE GEEK is a not-for-profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access, and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.
Job Title: Front Desk Intern
Schedule: 20-26 hours per week; schedule somewhat negotiable.
Length of internship: 6 months, with review in the middle of the term
Qualifications Desired: Must speak English, enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Money-handling experience and fluency in a second language a plus.
Training: Orientation and training provided.
Responsibilities (may include some or all of the following):
A broad range of receptionist/customer service tasks, including, but not limited to: answering the phone, greeting visitors, accepting and processing donations, processing the till at the end of the day, accomplishing volunteer intake, logging in volunteers' hours, checking and passing on phone messages, signing volunteers up for shifts and classes, making reminder telephone calls to those on the schedule, and doing data entry.
Must be reliable, on-time, and honest. Must also be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a hard worker.
Compensation:
Pay is $10.80 an hour.
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.
To Apply:
Email a brief essay that covers why you want this job, what you hope to gain by this experience, what you know about Free Geek, and a little about yourself to <jobs@freegeek.org>. Alternately, present same in person to the front desk at Free Geek. Applicants are encouraged to take a tour of Free Geek before applying if they are not already familiar with our programs.
Tours are offered at noon and six pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Although we are somewhat flexible, it is preferred that the candidate chosen to fill this position start work on January 30 or before.
Deadline to apply: Saturday, January 13 at noon.