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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. '''Saturday availability required'''|duration=Approximately 35 weeks}}
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* Wages are $11.55 per hour.
 
* Length of job: approximately 26 weeks
 
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* 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.
 
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* Submit an essay detailing how your skills match the responsibilities of this job description. Give specific examples of how and where you utilized these skills in the past.
 
* If you have a resume, please include it with your essay.
 
* '''It is ''required'' that applicants take a tour of our facility''' to learn about our culture and better understand the organization. Tours are offered every day Tues. - Sat. at noon and 5pm, and last about 30 minutes.  Please let the person at the front desk know that you're a job applicant.
 
* '''Essay must be submitted in person to the volunteer reception desk at the time of the tour.'''
 
* Applications for this position are due by Thursday, July 30, 2009.
 
* We expect to hire for this position by Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
 
* Please note that internships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.
 
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==Responsibilities==
 
==Responsibilities==
 
* Greet visitors
 
* Greet visitors
* Prioritize lobby visitors appropriately
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* Coordinate, train and motivate front desk volunteers
* Undergo intensive initial training
 
* Print volunteer handouts daily
 
 
* Answer a multi-line phone, check & relay messages to appropriate places
 
* Answer a multi-line phone, check & relay messages to appropriate places
 
* Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
 
* Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
 
* Accept & process donations
 
* Accept & process donations
* Use a cash register
 
 
* Give tours
 
* Give tours
 
* Perform data entry
 
* Perform data entry
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* Use a cash register
 
* Process till at the end of the day
 
* Process till at the end of the day
 
* Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
 
* Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
 
* Make reminder calls to volunteers for upcoming classes
 
* Make reminder calls to volunteers for upcoming classes
* Coordinate, train and motivate front desk volunteers
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* Prioritize lobby visitors appropriately
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* Undergo intensive initial training
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* Print volunteer handouts daily
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* Take on additional daily tasks as necessary
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* Participate in appropriate committee(s) related to job responsibilities
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* Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about area
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* Keep on top of relevant (and frequent) email communications
 
* Cross-train in Hardware Donations: teach Adoption volunteers basic intake procedures and help maintain flow of incoming gizmos
 
* Cross-train in Hardware Donations: teach Adoption volunteers basic intake procedures and help maintain flow of incoming gizmos
  
 
==Required Skills==
 
==Required Skills==
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* Must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times in a sometimes chaotic environment
 
* Detail-oriented
 
* Detail-oriented
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
 
* Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
* Must speak English
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* Must speak fluent English
 
* Good interpersonal skills
 
* Good interpersonal skills
 
* Self-motivated and takes initiative
 
* Self-motivated and takes initiative
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* Proficiency with using e-mail and Internet a must
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* Comfortable with and capable of coordinating others
 
* Must be reliable & on-time
 
* Must be reliable & on-time
 
* Money-handling experience a plus
 
* Money-handling experience a plus
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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.
 
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.
  
 
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Salary/Benefits
  • Wages are $11.55 per hour.
  • Length of job: Approximately 35 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 availability required
To Apply
  • E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@freegeek.org.
  • Applications for this position are due by October 17, 2009 at 5pm.
  • Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on October 27, 2009.
  • Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.


Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors
  • Coordinate, train and motivate front desk volunteers
  • Answer a multi-line phone, check & relay messages to appropriate places
  • Learn about Free Geek's programs to accurately field questions
  • Accept & process donations
  • Give tours
  • Perform data entry
  • Use a cash register
  • Process till at the end of the day
  • Schedule volunteer shifts accurately
  • Make reminder calls to volunteers for upcoming classes
  • Prioritize lobby visitors appropriately
  • Undergo intensive initial training
  • Print volunteer handouts daily
  • Take on additional daily tasks as necessary
  • Participate in appropriate committee(s) related to job responsibilities
  • Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about area
  • Keep on top of relevant (and frequent) email communications
  • Cross-train in Hardware Donations: teach Adoption volunteers basic intake procedures and help maintain flow of incoming gizmos

Required Skills

  • Must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times in a sometimes chaotic environment
  • Detail-oriented
  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
  • Must speak fluent English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative
  • Proficiency with using e-mail and Internet a must
  • Comfortable with and capable of coordinating others
  • 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.