NPA Hiring Checklist

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This checklist is the current procedure for hiring Non-Profit Apprentices (NPA's) at Free Geek. It should be implemented in the context of the Hiring Policy.

TIMELINE/PHASE NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OVERSEEING GROUP DONE? (initial here)
EARLY STAGES (over a month in advance) Review job description. Have all Collective members and NPA's look it over to see if anything needs adding/removing/clarifying HR
If adding an additional NPA (rather than replacing an outgoing one), research the budget impact and include in budget. HR
Set timeframe for hiring and update the [HR Calendar] HR
1 WEEK IN ADVANCE Form interview committee (the HR committee proposes names to the staff collective.) HR
If special instructions are needed for Front Desk workers (i.e. handing out materials, applicant signatures, collecting resumes, etc.), then communicate this clearly to the Front Desk email list AND specifically to the Office Coordinator. Interivew Committee
ADVERTISING THE JOB Post to jobs page on [Free Geek website] Interview Committee
Post to the main page of [Free Geek website] about position Interview Committee
Post to internal lists and bulletin boards Interview Committee
Post externally. Check out Where to post jobs for more info. Interview Committee
AFTER ADVERTISING, BEFORE DEADLINE Come up with important qualities and criteria for thinning/interviews Interview Committee
Collect essays and resumes from the Front Desk at the end of every day Interview Committee
Maintain a spreadsheet of applicants and their info Interview Committee
Create interview questions and email to staff list for suggestions Interview Committee
School yourself on [what you shouldn't ask] Interview Committee
AT/AFTER DEADLINE Remove from jobs page AND posting from main page Interview Committee
Remove internal hard copy postings. Interview Committee
Email staff list asking for helping thinning. Include in this email (1) where the essays and resumes are located, (2) reiterate the hiring criteria, and (3) explain what system to use for marking the essay and Interview Committee
Read essays and resumes and make recommendations for interviews Interview Committee & Staff
Notify individuals who will not be interviewed. Make sure regular volunteers receive a personalized email, phone call, or in-person notification. Interview Committee
Schedule interviews (~30 minutes) Interview Committee
DECISION DAY AND BEYOND Present recommendation to staff via email. Make sure to talk to Collective members in the hallway to determine whether there is anything you may have forgotten, or if you're unsure which candidate would be best to select. Interview Committee
Contact 1st choice, confirm that they want the job, and then set their start date. Interview Committee
Contact those interviewed who will not be hired. Make sure regular volunteers receive a personalized email, phone call, or in-person notification. Interview Committee
Announce new hire via email to council, paidworkers, and regulars email lists. Interview Committee
NPA STARTS WORK! Pair new hire with a buddy who will go through Orienting New Staff Members HR

Allow 4 weeks for process (Weeks 1 and 2: Post job. Leave open for 2 weeks. Week 3: Thin resumes, conduct interviews. Week 4: New NPA starts work!)