Ramsey County Library



Technology Literacy Coordinator

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Position: AmeriCorps Member, Technology Literacy Coordinator

Program:  Community Technology Empowerment Project

Partner Agency:  Ramsey County Library

Location(s):  Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN

Supervisor:  Marcus Lowry, Youth Services Librarian                

 

 

CTEP Program Description:

The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) bridges the “digital divide” for new Immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Join AmeriCorps CTEP and help make the information age accessible to all.  CTEP sponsor organizations include: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), the Community Computer Access Network (CCAN), and the City of Minneapolis.

Site History and Mission:

The Roseville branch library is one of the busiest libraries in the State of Minnesota.  Two thousand people use its services daily (seven days a week).   A newly remodeled 70,000 square foot building will open in July 2010 housing a terrific collection, 120 public internet workstations, an 8,000 square foot children’s room, a teen room, a variety of study environments and a Dunn Brothers coffee shop.  The library continues to support life long learning.   The current strategic plan focuses limited resources on early literacy programming for families, youth development, technology literacy, broadband access and workforce development. 

Preferred Site Schedule for Member:

Hours may vary based upon scheduled classes and events.  Programs are usually scheduled three months in advance.  Member will likely work two evenings a week and up to two Saturdays a month.

In addition, members attend professional development days with their fellow CTEP members to enhance service-readiness skills, personal attributes in the workplace, and citizenship skills.  These Corps days take place twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9 AM to 4 PM, and these trainings are mandatory.  Members also attend statewide AmeriCorps events, such as the Martin Luther King Day celebration, and/or serve on the statewide InterCorps Council.

Essential Functions:   The Technology Literacy Coordinator will work individually and with a team of library staff and volunteers to:

  • Develop youth-oriented technology literacy classes (blogging, multi-media, etc.).
  • Identify potential technology literacy outreach sites and pilot programs using a mobile technology lab.
  • Publicize the on-line, Homework Rescue programs and provide demonstrations to educators, parents and students.
  • Partner with schools to strengthen services for after-school use of the public library by neighborhood learners.
  • Develop technology-based, youth-oriented web content and social media for the Library.
  • Evaluate the library’s digital resources for youth and make recommendations.
  • Develop library gaming activities and events.
  • Develop curriculum and teach technology literacy classes to the public (computer basics and internet basics). 
  • Develop and staff technology tutoring labs.
  • Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
  • Create and strengthen partnerships with community organizations.
  • Evaluate the Library’s technology literacy programs.

Minimal Functions:

  • Member of Roseville Library staff committees
  • Member of Youth Services committee

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 17 years old
  • U.S. citizenship, naturalization, or permanent residency
  • Ability to travel within the Twin Cities
  • High school diploma or GED (or progress toward while serving for special circumstances)
  • Good personal computer skills (word processing, internet, email, etc.)
  • Experience working with low-income and/or recent immigrant populations, especially in education or mentoring
  • Capacity to spend long periods of time at a computer
  • Ability to move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

(One or more of the following are desired but not required):

  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Bilingual in Hmong, Somali, Spanish or other
  • Experience in volunteer management
  • Advanced technology skills, especially in web design, video production, or computer applications
  • Experience in staff training, especially technology

Service Term:

Full-time: 1700 hours. Start Sept 7, 2010; complete by Aug 31, 2011.

Members Receive:

Full-time: A living allowance (approximately $450 bi-weekly), an educational award of $5,350.00 (upon successful completion), health and dental insurance plan including reimbursement of deductible charge, child care (d.o.q) and ongoing training.

How to Apply:

Apply online at my.americorps.gov and click on “Apply to Serve” (be sure to enter 06ACHMN0010008-0 as the “Program Listing ID,” or search for the Community Technology Empowerment Project).  Contact: Joel Krogstad, joel@technologypower.org, 651.556.1384

We are committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.  Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.  Alternative formats of this document are also available.