Digital Equity Specialist (PRIDE Community Services, Inc.) - ACC Member

About the role

The Digital Equity Specialist will assist staff with efforts to increase senior citizens' access to technology resources and digital learning opportunities, including supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of digital literacy and technology skills classes.

Responsibilities

• Support senior citizens by sharing information about technology programs, digital literacy opportunities, and available community resources
• Aid senior citizens with digital literacy and technology skills classes designed to increase confidence and independence in using digital devices and online resources
• Help staff set up and support workshops, trainings, and learning activities focused on technology use and digital inclusion for senior citizens
• Aid in organizing and distributing tablets, technology devices, and educational materials to senior citizens participating in the program
• Provide support to senior citizens during trainings and activities by helping them navigate devices, applications, and online tools under staff supervision
• Connect senior citizens with community resources and services that may improve access to technology, communication, healthcare information, and social engagement
• Collect participation information and feedback from senior citizens to help staff evaluate and improve program services
• Aid in maintaining organized program materials, participant resources, and technology inventories to support services for senior citizens
• Share observations and feedback with staff to help strengthen program activities and better address barriers senior citizens face in accessing technology
• Support additional activities and projects that promote digital access, learning, and social connection for senior citizens as assigned by staff that are consistent with allowable AmeriCorps service activities and guidelines
• Prepare activity summaries and participation information for staff review and program evaluation purposes

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Passion for community service and digital inclusion

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 during the year

Pay

$33,000 living stipend

Schedule

Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)