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Audio/Visual Internship
ORGANIZATION: Free Geek
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8 people are interested
Learn to identify, test, and triage audio and visual tech that’s donated to Free Geek! Through the A/V Internship, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot receivers, tuners, amplifiers, speakers, TVs, DVD players, and a variety of other audio and visual equipment, old and new! You’ll also learn how to research functionality and resale value of the A/V equipment, and gain experience working with the Free Geek thrift store and online sales department.
Job Title: A/V Intern
Hours Weekly: 8-20 hours/week
Free Geek Supervisor: Jeff Churchill
Responsibilities- Research and determine value of potentially reusable A/V equipment via online sales research
- Troubleshoot and test ipod docks, speakers, cabinet speakers, headphones, DVD players, LCD TVs, and surround sound systems
- Develop a thorough understanding of hardware specifications and Free Geek Production and Sales area needs
- Coordinate the flow of tested equipment to the store, online sales, and bulk buyer
- Triage and recycle incoming A/V hardware donations as needed
- Basic internet research knowledge
- Technical knowledge of internal components of electronic devices is a plus
- Experience with online sales websites like Amazon and eBay is a plus
- Enthusiasm for Free Geek’s mission of Reuse & Responsible Recycling
Please fill out our application form at freegeek.org/internships, and we’ll get in touch with you.
More opportunities with Free Geek
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Free Geek
Location:
1731 SE 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.
Description
At Free Geek, volunteers may earn a free desktop PC by volunteer 24 hours in any of our programs.
In Recycling, volunteers may:
-sort incoming donated hardware
-disassemble computers and other electronic equipment
-transport equipment from receiving to testing areas
In Refurb, volunteers will:
-learn about internal computer components
-evaluate, quality check, and refurbish PCs and laptops
-may advance to iMacs and other hardware testing
In Internships, volunteers gain:
-100+ hours of training and experience in advanced reuse, recycling, or non-profit administration activities
-leadership skill building
-professional references and letters of recommendation (not usually available for non-intern volunteers)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1731 SE 10th Ave.Portland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8-20 hours per week