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Position Description: Lab Assistants help students during regularly scheduled computer lab times.
Students utilize the lab for language learning software, job search, homework, cashiering and customer
service practice, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise the computer lab during your scheduled shift.
Language Learning Lab:
o Help students log on/off computers and language learning software
o Answer questions regarding language learning software functionality
Career building Lab:
o Assist students with WorkSource job search resources
o Help students with online job search
o Support students with cover letters and resume
Keyboarding Lab:
o Help students log on/off computers
o Answer questions regarding correct typing techniques
Retail & Cashiering Lab:
o Encourage practice and answer questions regarding POS (Point of Sale) systems, basic
customer service skills, and cash register functionality
o Support students as they practice cashiering skills like making change, payment
processing, and more
Open Computer Lab:
o Help students log on/off computers.
o Support students if they have any questions regarding their homework
Roles and responsibilities vary slightly by Job Training and Education Center location
Other assignments as needed
Reports to: Center Manager or Volunteer Supervisor
Role Requirements & Abilities:
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds, or an interest in learning about it
Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
Updated: September 2019
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences,
specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities
A solid understanding of, or interest in learning about, cultural humility and cultural
responsiveness
Reliable, punctual and consistent
Patient, understanding, and caring
Strong listening skills
Strong computer skills
General Open Lab/ Career building Lab/ Keyboarding Lab:
o Experience with (or the ability to learn) WorkSource job search resources, language
learning software, online job readiness resources, basic keyboarding techniques, and
more. Volunteers will spend time familiarizing themselves with specific software before
they begin volunteering
Retail & Cashiering Lab:
o Ability to learn Goodwill’s POS system quickly and accurately.
o Volunteers will receive instruction from staff and spend time familiarizing themselves
with the cash registers/POS before they begin volunteering with students.
o Strong math, counting, and reading skills.
o Previous retail and customer service experience preferred
Essential Physical Abilities:
Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform
repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms. Able to traverse a wide variety of
physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs. Able to
communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited
English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals. Able to use standard office
equipment without assistance.
Working Environment/Conditions:
Classroom setting; moderate noise level.
Time Commitment: Schedules vary by center. Regular business hours, Monday through Thursday. Ten
week minimum commitment
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About Evergreen Goodwill of the Northwest
Location:
700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
Goodwill provides quality, effective employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity. Because jobs change lives.
Description
Goodwill inspires hope and self-confidence, helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life to feel successful, valuable and dignified.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1115 East Sunset DriveBellingham, WA 98226
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training