Interested in advancing digital equity by teaching people how to use digital/computer technology, find affordable internet, and get internet capable devices? Enjoy working in a variety of library settings?
Join us in this pilot project, The Connecticut State Regional Hub. This project is made possible through a leadership grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Connecticut State Library. We are bridging the digital divide by teaching people how to use digital/computer technology and connect to affordable internet. When available, we are able to provide large screen devices to those who need one.
A Digital Navigator coaches/tutors individuals or small groups on basic computer and digital skills in order to become effective internet users. The Navigator provides assistance to community members who need affordable home internet service and affordable internet capable devices. This is a teaching/coaching position that fosters greater participation in the digital world. As such, empathy and problem-solving skills are more important than having technical skills.
This is a regional service shared among eight library systems. Teaching takes place in a variety of locales. Access to reliable transportation is required and adaptability to working in different locations on different days is needed.
Many clients are not native English speakers, so comfort with using translation technology and also being fluent in another language [i.e. Spanish, Creole, Arabic, Cape Verdean Portuguese] is important.
Deadline to apply is March 15. Please see the attached PDF for more details on the position and how to apply.
