Computer Instructor

City of Springfield • CEF1-Elder Affairs, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, responsible for providing computer use instruction to the Senior Citizen population including the development and implementation of a training program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Elder Affairs or designee. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Requirements

• General office, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to teach and instruct participants in groups and/or one on one.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse elder populations and department staff.
• Advanced knowledge of computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Associates degree in computer technology or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years computer software and hardware experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs senior citizens in all aspects of computer use.
• Develops and implements a training program for Senior Citizen Participants.
• Maintains records of all attendees and classes completed.
• Offers and schedules a variety of trainings during the fiscal year, including but not limited to Microsoft office software trainings, internet use, and resume writing.
• Acts as liaison with IT department staff to ensure that all computers in lab working properly.
• Maintains inventory of lab and computer hardware and software.
• Assist other program staff with computer hardware and software as needed.
• Travel to various Senior Centers to provide computer training class for seniors as requested by the DEA Director.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree