Difference between revisions of "Front Desk Apprenticeship"

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* Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility|duration=28 weeks}}
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* Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility.
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* Saturday coverage required.|duration=26 weeks}}
  
 
==Responsibilities==
 
==Responsibilities==
* Answering a multi-line phone & relaying messages to appropriate places
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* Greet visitors
* Greeting visitors
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* Prioritize lobby visitors appropriately
* Learning about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
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* Undergo intensive initial training
* Accepting & processing donations
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* Print volunteer handouts daily
* Using a cash register
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* Answer a multi-line phone, check & relay messages to appropriate places
* Data entry
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* Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
* Processing till at the end of the day
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* Accept & process donations
* Scheduling volunteer shifts
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* Use a cash register
* Making reminder calls to volunteers
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* Give tours
* Coordinating and supervising front desk volunteers
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* Perform data entry
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* Process till at the end of the day
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* Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
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* Make reminder calls to volunteers for upcoming classes
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* Coordinate and supervise front desk volunteers
  
 
==Required Skills==
 
==Required Skills==
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* Detail-oriented
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Must speak English
 
* Must speak English
 
* Good interpersonal skills
 
* Good interpersonal skills
 
* Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
 
* Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
* Detail-oriented
 
 
* Must be reliable & on-time
 
* Must be reliable & on-time
 
* Money-handling experience a plus
 
* Money-handling experience a plus

Revision as of 17:31, 13 February 2008

Salary/Benefits
  • Wages are $11.55 per hour.
  • Length of job: 26 weeks
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.
  • Saturday coverage required.
To Apply
  • E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@freegeek.org.
  • Applications for this position are due by Friday, March 7th, 2008.
  • Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on Tuesday, March 18th, 2008.
  • Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.


Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors
  • Prioritize lobby visitors appropriately
  • Undergo intensive initial training
  • Print volunteer handouts daily
  • Answer a multi-line phone, check & relay messages to appropriate places
  • Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
  • Accept & process donations
  • Use a cash register
  • Give tours
  • Perform data entry
  • Process till at the end of the day
  • Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
  • Make reminder calls to volunteers for upcoming classes
  • Coordinate and supervise front desk volunteers

Required Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
  • Must speak English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
  • Must be reliable & on-time
  • Money-handling experience a plus
  • Fluency in another language 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 but will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.