The West Philly Tool Library is hiring a paid Tool Coordinator. The job hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Here are the job responsibilities:

• Maintaining and basic repair of tools

• Keeping the Tool Library organized and clean

• Accepting tool donations

• Checking tools in and out to members of the community and performing simple bookkeeping

• Maintaining computer database that tracks tool use and member information

• Collecting late fees

• Maintaining a culture within the Tool Library aligned with its mission and goals

• Promoting the Tool Library and recruiting volunteers

• Communicating with the Steering Committee about areas for improvements.

The requirements are:

• Commitment to promoting community in West and Southwest Philly

• Basic knowledge of tools with a desire to learn more (strong knowledge of tools and basic home repair preferred)

• High level of organization

• Attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Familiarity with computers and databases (experience with Google docs and WordPress a plus.)

This position is for eight hours per week and pays $12.00 per hour. They are looking for someone who is committed to the project and reliable about running the Tool Library independently and promoting its membership within the community. They want to hire for this position as soon as possible. Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Benjamin White at: benjamin [at] westphillytools.org.

For more information, please stop by the Tool Library (1314 S. 47th St.) or visit their website at: www.westphillytools.org. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.