West Seattle Tool Library Manager

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West Seattle Tool Library Manager

The West Seattle Tool Library is a community-led project to provide pay-what-you-can community access to a wide range of tools, training, and relevant advice. By providing a low-cost, green alternative to individual tool ownership, the West Seattle Tool Library aims to inspire its community to pursue sustainability and participate in community projects. The West Seattle Tool Library is housed at South Seattle Community College.

The West Seattle Tool Library is looking for a Manager. Part-time position for tool savvy, community minded individual. Hours are Thursdays 3:30-8:30pm and Saturdays 8:30am-3:30pm.

The Tool Library Manager will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the Tool Library’s tool collection, online inventory, offices, and volunteer scheduling;

• Tool library general operations during its limited business hours;

• Monitoring and following-up on delinquent loans;

• Managing Tool Library volunteers;

• Processing Tool Library donations (tools and cash);

• Fostering community and campus relations;

• Monitoring the general performance of Library operations and instituting improvements where needed;

• Hosting monthly workshops; and

• Participating with Sustainable West Seattle in Tool Library associated events.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools, tool repair, basic construction & repair techniques, sustainable urban living

• Ability to work closely with a variety of volunteers and community organizations

• Proven interest in community projects

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Self Motivated and Self-Directed

Hours: 12 hrs./wk.; Thursday 3:30-8:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm

Salary: $12-20hr. DOE

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to library@sustainablewestseattle.org

Application Deadline: July 6, 2010

For more information on The West Seattle Tool Library, please visit sustainablewestseattle.org/tool-library.

The West Seattle Tool Library is made possible by a grant from the Department of Neighborhoods, Neighborhoods Matching Fund.

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