Difference between revisions of "Thrift Store Apprenticeship"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| (15 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | {{Delete}} | |
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
| − | {{Noncollective Benefits|due= | + | {{Noncollective Benefits|due=2/12|start=2/19|time=* 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|duration=28 weeks}} | * 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}} | ||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
| − | * | + | * Cash handling, making sales, & closing out till at the end of the day |
| − | * Restock | + | * Restock, reorganize, and merchadise incoming product from receiving |
| − | * | + | * Assist in cleaning and tidying |
| − | * | + | * Maximizing income for Free Geek while not compromising Free Geek's culture |
| − | * | + | * Give tours |
==Required Skills== | ==Required Skills== | ||
| − | * Aptitude for and enjoyment of | + | * Aptitude for and enjoyment of talking to people |
| − | * Some hardware knowledge | + | * Some computer hardware knowledge |
| − | * | + | * Strong understanding of the difference between "geeking-out" on someone and simply answering their questions |
* Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision | * Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision | ||
| − | |||
* Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order) | * Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order) | ||
| − | * Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds | + | * Able to routinely lift and carry at least 30 pounds |
* Cash handling experience a plus | * Cash handling experience a plus | ||
| − | * Fluency in | + | * Fluency in Spanish a plus, but not required |
==In Addition== | ==In Addition== | ||
| − | The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. | + | The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. Furthermore, the candidate will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to be flexible as Free Geek grows and changes and provide a welcoming environment for volunteers. A final note: This is not a typical retail environment. You will be expected by customers to know what you are selling, and the range of objects is wide and irregular. This is used stuff; there is no manual, no box describing features. Think of a very competent parts counter or hardware store person you have met in the past when deciding if this job is right for you. |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Old Job Descriptions]] |
| + | [[Category: Apprenticeship]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 27 April 2013
 This page has been requested to be deleted. |
| Salary/Benefits | |
|---|---|
| |
| Work Hours | |
| |
| To Apply | |
|
Responsibilities
- Cash handling, making sales, & closing out till at the end of the day
- Restock, reorganize, and merchadise incoming product from receiving
- Assist in cleaning and tidying
- Maximizing income for Free Geek while not compromising Free Geek's culture
- Give tours
Required Skills
- Aptitude for and enjoyment of talking to people
- Some computer hardware knowledge
- Strong understanding of the difference between "geeking-out" on someone and simply answering their questions
- Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
- Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
- Able to routinely lift and carry at least 30 pounds
- Cash handling experience a plus
- Fluency in Spanish a plus, but not required
In Addition
The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. Furthermore, the candidate will be able to upkeep the area almost entirely without supervision. The candidate will be able to be flexible as Free Geek grows and changes and provide a welcoming environment for volunteers. A final note: This is not a typical retail environment. You will be expected by customers to know what you are selling, and the range of objects is wide and irregular. This is used stuff; there is no manual, no box describing features. Think of a very competent parts counter or hardware store person you have met in the past when deciding if this job is right for you.