Information Technology Instructor

at  Digital NEST

Full-Time: 40 hours a week, 100% FTE
Pay Rate: $21.50 – $22.20 per hour, non-exempt
Benefits Overview: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance, vacation and sick time off, paid federal holidays, and retirement plan (See full job description for more details).
Organization Size: 50+ employees
Reports to: Web & IT Program Manager
Location(s): Gilroy (primarily), Salinas and Watsonville (as needed)

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Beginning-level knowledge of strategies to engage diverse, under-represented and vulnerable youth populations in technology learning and career development. Such populations include but are not limited to: women, Latinx, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and intersex individuals (LGBTQIA).
• A growth mindset.
• High level of focus and productivity.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks for self and staff across multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
• Culturally sensitive to Latinx culture, especially Chicanx/Mexicanx culture and youth subculture(s).
• Sensitivity to issues of culture/ethnicity/race [sic], gender, sexual identity, class/SES and immigration status.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured automobile.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check.

PREFERRED-BUT-NOT-REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Conversational or fluent in spoken Spanish; fluent in written Spanish.
• Experience in creating technical resumes and experience in or knowledge of successful technical interview strategies.
• Expert-level instructional design or curriculum development skill set.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All individuals hired to work at Digital NEST must be able to uphold our core set of values that allow us to nurture the full potential in the youth we serve, in our community, in our colleagues and in ourselves. Please, review our organizational values by visiting our website: digitalnest.org.
• Be an evangelist for: a) the NEST values and mission, b) the positive aspects of communities in Gilroy, Watsonville and Salinas
• Provide the general support to NEST fundraising efforts expected of all staff by: speaking articulately and accurately about how we accomplish our mission
• Follow organizational policies and procedures (e.g. keeps calendars and other documentation up-to-date, attends mandatory meetings); proactively and promptly communicates problems with policies and procedures to supervisor
• Serve as a positive role model for Members, especially in relation to holding others in positive regard, mutual respect social enterprise, career aspirations and becoming tech-savvy; live by and enforce the community code of behavior
• Proactively provide co-workers with praise for work done well and with constructive criticism aimed at performance improvement
• Occasionally participate in NEST evening and weekend programs; facilitate youth involvement in these programs and events
• Transport themself to NEST facilities and to outreach locations
• Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time performing desk-based computer tasks.
• The ability to be mobile (including, but not limited to walking, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting, kneeling, reaching, etc.).
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 35 pounds as needed.

NOTE: THE JOB OFFER WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND PASSING OF A BACKGROUND CHECK.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS: We take a holistic approach to wellness, physical, emotional, and financial. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Agency Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for the employee
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Benefit with up to 2% employer match
• 10 Paid Vacation Days for Full-time Employees (non-Director and non-Chief positions)
• 15 Paid Vacation Days for Full-time Employees (Director and Chief positions)
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually Plus Business closure/holiday the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Annual Parking Permit

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Digital NEST, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Digital NEST is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Please refer to our career page for more information on how to apply for reasonable accommodations.
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