Wheelchair Shop Manager/Trainee for Nonprofit

Founded in Austin in 1986, The Human Potential Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. As an nonprofit, many of our events are free, so there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved.Humanistic psychology asks, "What are people like when they are at their very best?" We aim to answer that by living in a way that is as creative, loving, genuine and playful as possible.Wheelchair Shop ManagerJob DescriptionGoodwheelChairs provides low-cost wheelchairs, powerchairs and scooters at a very affordable price. It is obvious that affordable mobility is essential for those who aren't covered by insurance. However, even people with insurance often need GoodwheelChairs, because insurance companies often refuse to pay for a scooter for use outside your home, a replacement powerchair if your first one breaks, a second powerchair so you can keep one powerchair at home and the other at work, or a transportable scooter that you can fold up in the back of your car and take to your son's soccer game.A scooter for use outside your homeA replacement powerchair if your first one breaksA second powerchair so you can keep one powerchair at home and the other at workA transportable scooter that you can fold up in the back of your car and take to your son's soccer gameIn situations like these, GoodwheelChairs is an invaluable resource. We are proud to say that our equipment is often priced lower than the standard insurance or Medicare co-pay.What we are looking forA kind, ethical and responsible person to manage our small charity operation. Ideally, we would like to find a retiree or other person with a little extra time who would love to connect our resources with those who would benefit the most. GoodwheelChairs is part of the Human Potential Center, a holistic psychology center with a campus here in Austin, Texas. Our goal is to build an emotionally-healthy community where we can live as authentically and with as much integrity as possible. Since you will be a member and a representative of the center, we are looking for someone who not only tolerates but embodies these principles. Growth-minded and open-hearted humans make an ideal match for our center and for our cause.ResponsibilitiesSalesShowing chairs to prospective buyersAnswering emails and phone callsNetworking with other organizationsPickup and delivery (for an additional fee)Repairs & MaintenanceInstalling batteries and doing minor repairs on new chairsEnsuring that current chairs remain chargedManagementTaking photos of new chairsEntering information about new chairs into the databaseResearching comparable prices on the internetObtaining additional volunteers through Idealist and other sources as neededOutreach to other organizations as neededCompensationIdeally, this is a volunteer position. As a charity, our aim is to serve and we hope to find someone who aligns with that goal. However, the center has been without a lead for this endeavor for longer than desired, and we are also open to the possibility of commission-based compensation.J-18808-Ljbffr