Printer Volunteer Internship

Job Title: Printer Program Assistant Hours Weekly: At least 8 Days Per Week: At least 1-2 day/week Length of Internship: Minimum 3 months Training: Orientation and Training Provided Free Geek Supervisor: Jeff, Matteo, or Dave, Production Co-Coordinators

Responsibilities

• Learn printer testing, repair, and disassembly
• Teach this knowledge to new volunteers on a regular basis
• Communicate with production staff in order to adapt to Free Geek's changing needs and improve processes in the Printer area
• Possibly research printer pricing and testing methods
• For the right candidate, branch out into Prebuild, Build, and Advanced Testing areas

Desired Qualifications

• Personable
• Detail-oriented
• Desire to share relevant knowledge with others
• Curious about printers, and not afraid to ask questions
• Hardware knowledge a plus
• Not afraid to get his/her hands dirty.

In addition:

The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress and maintain a positive attitude in a relatively chaotic setting. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions, but will be able to work on projects with minimal supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

Benefits:

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. Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union. Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.

To apply

Please fill out our interest form, and we'll get back to you soon.

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