AmeriCorps position at Pateros Brewster Community Resource Center available in September

PATEROS - Pateros/Brewster Community Resource Center (PBCRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves to connect community members locally with an array of critical resources offered through our partner organizations. PBCRC formed in January 2015 after the Carlton Complex Fires devastated our region and amplified significant economic and health disparities that impacted mental/behavioral health and resilience.

The AmeriCorps Member will serve collaboratively with our executive director, ESD, school districts, employers, WorkSource, and GWATA to promote tech center awareness, sign up clients, develop office hours, and ensure compliance with their academic and secure system requirements.
Major duties, responsibilities, expectations: Provide direct services through technical assistance; assist clients in the use of computer hardware, software, printing, word processing, email, and distance learning; test and evaluate network systems; regular system maintenance.
To produce the desired outcomes, the Member will work on site and remotely to assist clients with problem-solving, train users how to use the equipment, and attend to hardware and software problems. 
Our Community Technology Center goals/objectives include: Increase secondary and post-secondary education, job skills, employability, living wages; match skills to local jobs; provide affordable broadband access and equipment.

Position Title: Computer Technology Center Lead/ Computer User Support Specialist. Required Qualifications: High School graduate or GED required, No college degree necessary; bilingual English & Spanish speaking and writing for laypersons without tech background; customer service etiquette; listens well; problem-solving of simple and complex computer problems; peer to peer support for online learners. 

AmeriCorps Benefits: $2,000/month living allowance stipend, $6,450 Educational Award , Health Insurance, Professional Development, and Loan Forbearance available.

Contact Erin Cass, AmeriCorps Program Director at 509-662-6156 ext 246 or visit:  https://cdcac.org/americorps/