The Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) promotes strong communities, businesses and households to ensure that people who work do not live in poverty. JARC builds healthy communities through workforce, economic, and human development. Our mission is to help people improve their skills so they can advance both personally and professionally.
JARC is a key regional site for CTC, an innovative program that helps low income adults and community residents bridge the digital divide by providing free, open lab time as well as free classes in computer skills. The CTC offers a minimum of 15 hours of open lab time each week. This provides community residents with access to computers and the internet.
This position is unpaid with a flexible weekly schedule of 5 - 10 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assistant/Lead instructor in a class of 14 students
- Develop curriculum and assessments for various technical subjects
- Connect students to new skills and opportunities through technology
- Research potential employers, job market trends, and training programs
- Generate and implement Marking plans for the program
- Research grant opportunities
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for motivating and supporting individuals who need a second chance in becoming economically self-sufficient
- Strong Research and IT skills/ Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong time management skills and the ability the prioritize projects
- Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
- Positive attitude, patience, and desire to learn by working on various projects as they arise
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Neha Chitnavis
CTC Coordinator/IT Support
nehac@jane-addams.org
Website – www.jane-addams.org
