Digital Literacy Navigator (International Institute of Minnesota)- ACC Member
About The Position
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Navigator will help community members gain essential digital skills. Digital literacy and navigation has been identified as an essential skill for individuals who want to pursue academic and employment goals. Without these skills our participants face barriers and ultimate, lower wages. The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Navigator will enhance digital literacy and accessibility for students to ensure that students are well-equipped for successful participation in their education and employment pathways. All activities will be conducted under the guidance and supervision of host site staff. This position is intended to support community digital literacy and capacity-building efforts and may not duplicate or supplant the duties of existing employees or volunteers.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Be 17 years of age or older by the start of service.
- Have not already served four (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
- Passion for community service and connecting your neighbors to the digital tools, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Assist in facilitating and teaching 2 computer classes (Intermediate and Beginner level) as part of a supervised service role
- Assist in providing pre-class digital training to prepare learners for coursework
- Under supervision, conduct targeted small-group digital instruction
- Help to enroll students into Northstar Digital Literacy, proctor assessments and assist students in accessing this platform
- Compile and record data including attendance hours and digital literacy skills gained for program reporting and evaluation purposes.
- Under supervision, assist students in gaining access to digital literacy devices
- Under supervision, assist students with tech support as needed in a supportive, non-professional capacity
- Help maintain legacy documents and curriculum for future members
- Assist students with technology troubleshooting
- Under supervision, support teachers in reinforcing digital skills across all of our programming
- Under supervision, enhance AI education across agency programming
- Under supervision, help students to effectively and appropriately use AI tools in their academic and employment pursuits
Benefits
- A $33,000 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)
- A $7,395 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, which can be applied to education-related expenses after the program concludes (including repayment of qualifying student loans).
- Healthcare coverage (if applicable).
- Access to childcare benefits.
- Student loan forbearance during your year of service.
- Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute druing the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
