Technology Assistant - Westbury NY

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ORGANIZATION: We Connect The Dots

Be a part of our team
The best part of volunteering for WCTD is we will teach you valuable skills that will support your future career success.

We are looking for a competent volunteer, should be able to motivate and inspire. You must possess organizational skills and ability to communicate with students from diverse backgrounds and experience. The goal is to ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most reliable individuals, and that they are correctly positioned for the fulfilment of our program and their interest.

Duties and responsibilities

Before Event

  • Erase all past information from each technology device/ equipment
  • Ensure that all technology device/equipment is working
  • Run test on all technology equipment to ensure that it has the need programs for each curriculum
  • Create a list of any issues or missing parts related to each individual device/equipment

During Event

  • Work with site lead to ensure that the event is flowing in a timely manner.
  • Work with the program manager to assist with any issues or concerns from students and their devices/equipment.
  • Ensure the interaction of the students are healthy and educational.

**There may be other assignments that we would need to fill in accordance to your availability, skills, and interest.

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote
  • People skills
  • Understanding of group dynamics
  • Eager to learn new tools
  • Interested in Coding or at least the understanding of it

Extra:

  • Know a second language that is not English

Working conditions

Working with students at the high school level.

Physical requirements

Can lift 40lbs.

Start Date

ASAP

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About We Connect The Dots

Location:

303 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire and educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through a collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of the 21st Century workforce skills, as well as the opportunities available to students embracing STEAM careers. Impacting students at a local, national and global level, our programs create a hunger for learning that empowers students to find their own paths to success.

Description

The skills needed to succeed in todays complicated work environments challenge employers to find the resources with the right skills to be successful. We Connect The Dots will provide the necessary work skills needed for students to build strong careers in STEAM roles. By engaging in a partnership with communities, industry leaders, students and teachers, we will reduce the number of jobs that are filled by students outside the US. Creating a greater awareness to parents and students of the career possibilities and the skills necessary to succeed. Through an accelerated program and project based learning students will gain the experience that matches todays real world careers.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Computers & Technology
Children & Youth, Community, Computers & Technology

WHEN

Mon Oct 09, 2017 - Mon Jan 29, 2018

WHERE

1025 Old Country RoadWestburyWestbury, NY 11590

(40.7558,-73.55792)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Security / Network Administration
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Before Event(2hrs/wk) During Event Tech Support
  • Must commit to support beginning Oct 2017 - Through January 29, 2018

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