Thrift Store Apprenticeship

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Salary/Benefits
Wages are $11.55 per hour. Length of job: 28 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
To Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@freegeek.org. Applications for this position are due by June 22. Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on July 5 (flexible). Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.

Responsibilities

• Using the cash register, making sales, & closing out till at the end of the day
• Restock & reorganize shelves & process incoming product from receiving
• Test and process oddball devices that aren't tested elsewhere such as network gear & small consumer electronics
• Harvest, process & store bulk sales items & assist in bulk sales as appropriate
• Assist in cleaning & reorganizing the store in general

Required Skills

• Aptitude for and enjoyment of helping people
• Some hardware knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills (you like to put stuff in order)
• Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds on a daily basis
• 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. Finally, the ideal candidate will provide a welcoming environment for volunteers.