Digital Literacy Assistant

6 months ago


Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Learn Society Full time

Digital Literacy Assistant**Yukon Learn Society**
- Whitehorse, YT
- Full Time- Compensation: $27 Hourly- Full benefits coverage after 3 months of employment.Education And Child Care

**Duration**
- To be Determined**Closing Date**
- Friday, February 18 at 5 PM Yukon Time**Job Level**
- Assistant**Intended job posting audience**About the Yukon Learn Society**

The Yukon Learn Society is a dynamic and growing non-profit literacy organization that offers free adult literacy programs and services to assist clients in achieving their literacy goals and enriching their lives. We work at a grassroots level, developing programs and services to meet the current literacy needs of Yukon adults. Yukon Learn has a mission to bring literacy to the learners and promotes lifelong learning and wellness.

**This is a position for youth aged 30 or younger.**

Reporting to the Executive Director and Program Manager, the Digital Literacy Assistant will be given the opportunity to enhance their digital skills and employability by developing the expertise and competencies necessary to actively participate in the digital economy.

**Primary Duties**:

- Coordinate, plan and conduct practical lessons in the areas of technologies, smart devices, social media and other computer related instruction for seniors. These lessons will take place in both Whitehorse, as well as the neighbouring hamlets (e.g. Marsh Lake, Tagish, Mount Lorne, etc.)
- Instruct/develop programs and courses for seniors;
- Consult and liaise with other instructors as needed, to integrate program/course content or to team-teach;
- Client case management including maintaining accurate records of progress reports, attendance, background information, pictures, final reports, and testimonials;
- Work closely and maintain excellent relations with program contributors (tutors, community partners, and learners);
- Assist YLS staff and/or contractors, instructors and/or facilitators; and
- Administrative coverage on a weekly basis as needed.
- Digital learning support helping members develop and practice their
digital skills, either one-on-one or in a classroom setting.

**Experience and Assets**
- Digital literacy or technology related experience;
- Administrative experience considered an asset;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Experience with social media platforms;
- A strong desire to engage with the Yukon community and to help people fulfill their true potential and enrich their lives; and
- Multilingualism considered an asset

**Requirements**:
**To be eligible for this Internship, applicant must be 30 years old or younger.** Other requirements include:

- Legally entitled to work in Canada;
- RCMP Criminal Record Check clearance;
- Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license; and
- Access to a vehicle is an asset.

**Approximate Duration**

**Personal Suitability**

Additional Application Instructions



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