Herr Memorial Library
Job Title: Digital Literacy Coordinator
Hours: 20 hrs, year round, position grant funded
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Position Overview:
The Digital Literacy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Jane and Annetta Herr Memorial Library digital literacy program. This new initiative will focus attention on increasing digital skills of Union County adults, particularly in the Borough of Mifflinburg and the surrounding communities. The digital literacy coordinator will be responsible for recruiting new students, screening new and existing students for digital literacy skills, providing and/or coordinating instruction, administrating and proctoring assessments, and managing device and broadband Internet support for students on site.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule, manage, and administer digital literacy assessments on-site.
- Identify the digital literacy needs of all prospective students;
- Coordinate technical support as needed.
- Assist in curriculum design to instruct participants in basic computer knowledge, software management and internet navigation.
- Promote the digital literacy program though outreach opportunities.
- Create and build positive and supportive relationships with new and existing students and collaborate with community partners.
- Provide accurate recordkeeping and data to other staff members to meet reporting requirements from funders and other stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and participate in staff team meetings.
Qualifications:
- Strong digital literacy skills and computer knowledge required.
- Experience working with community-based groups strongly desired.
- The ideal candidate will be friendly, helpful, flexible, and passionate about serving adult learners and improving literacy levels in the community.
- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively and patiently with diverse groups of people.
- Be organized and capable of multi-tasking, using time effectively, and working independently.
- Experience in education, training and development, literacy programs, volunteer management, workforce development, and/or community-based nonprofits desired.
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products, Zoom, and the ability to work from home via the Internet, as needed.
Hours & Salary:
- Hours: 15 hours per week. Year-round.
Compensation: $11 per hour, no benefits. Position grant funded.
To apply:
Interested applicants should send their resumes to Corrie Post at (director@herrlibrary.org)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Jane and Annetta Herr Memorial Library strives to be the community’s destination for
information, literacy and life-long learning. It is our desire to contribute to the community through
excellence & respect, to accomplish life-long learning.
The Herr Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, parental status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.