CTEP AmeriCorps Digital Skills Instructor

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Position Overview:

The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) bridges the "digital divide" for new Immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. CTEP AmeriCorps members teach technology literacy skills to adults or youth as they relate to obtaining employment and improving civic and social opportunities. Members serve in community technology centers which are located within nonprofit organizations, public housing facilities, and libraries. They teach specific software skills, such as how to use the internet, word processing, email, and teach workforce readiness classes geared towards English language learners using interactive software.

Upcoming Terms of Service:

• Starts January 1, 2022 and completes August 31, 2023. All positions are full-time towards completing 900 or 1200 hours. Members serve an average of 35 hours a week, mostly Monday through Friday although some positions may require weekend or evening hours. See site listings for specific requirements.
• Starts September 2, 2023 and completes August 31, 2024. All positions are full-time towards completing 1700 hours. Members serve an average of 35 hours a week, mostly Monday through Friday although some positions may require weekend or evening hours. See site listings for specific requirements.

Benefits of full-year (September start): All members receive:

• A Segal education award of up to $6,895 (upon successful completion).
• A living allowance of approximately $1,535 a month before taxes
• Payment of federal student loan interest if you put your payments on hold during your year in CTEP (upon successful completion)
• A head start on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program-if you choose to enroll-which has a potential to save you thousands/tens of thousands of dollars on student loans
• A personal and professional network through our intensive professional development program which meets twice a month with local change makers and non-profit professionals
• Health and dental insurance options
• Additionally, as a CTEP member you may qualify for state assistance programs such as food assistance of up to $200/month; Transit Assistance Program($1 bus fares); and Energy Assistance programs which can save you up to $300 over winter months. Find out more information about these resources on this member-created guide.
• Ability for members to work a second job or study while serving in AmeriCorps if desired

Benefits of half-year (January start):

• A Segal education award of up to $ (upon successful completion)
• A living allowance of approximately $1,535 a month before taxes
• Payment of federal student loan interest if you put your payments on hold during your year in CTEP (upon successful completion)
• A head start on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program-if you choose to enroll-which has a potential to save you thousands/tens of thousands of dollars on student loans
• A personal and professional network through our intensive professional development program which meets twice a month with local change makers and non-profit professionals
• Health and dental insurance options
• Additionally, as a CTEP member you may qualify for state assistance programs such as food assistance of up to $200/month; Transit Assistance Program($1 bus fares); and Energy Assistance programs which can save you up to $300 over winter months. Find out more information about these resources on this member-created guide
• Ability for members to work a second job or study while serving in AmeriCorps if desired

Note: This is a general position description for all CTEP AmeriCorps members. After reading this page, click here to read unique position descriptions for all 35 positions in our program. (https://www.spnn.org/ctep/position-descriptions)

About Us:

CTEP is a department of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, an organization dedicated to building community through media. SPNN serves as a home base for a tight-knit cohort of 35 AmeriCorps members who meet twice a month for day-long trainings. We take our member support seriously and over 97% of our members successfully complete their year, one of the highest retention rates of any AmeriCorps program in the state. Would you like to make your mark in a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering people to use media and technology to better lives, find employment, create stories and build common understanding? Come join CTEP’s team of creative, dedicated staff and AmeriCorps members in our quest to include as many people as possible in our digital world.

What You Get to Do:

CTEP members teach digital literacy skills for social, civic and economic empowerment. Some people in our program teach basic digital skills, while others teach more advanced skills. You do not have to be a technology whiz to be in our program! As a CTEP member you will:

Tutor and teach workshops such as: What is a computer?- How to format a resume - Using Facebook and LinkedIn - Beautiful with blogging - Finding online jobs - Digital storytelling.

Create programming and materials. We make each position as meaningful as possible with a 50/50 mix of direct service and capacity building. You will get a chance to develop interesting projects that will make a lasting difference at your site.

Be a part of a cohortthat annually certifies over 1500 community members in technology skills, of whom 650 later go on to successfully find employment.

Work together with other CTEP members on a group civic engagement project in which you tackle an issue related to digital inclusion with outside community agencies.

Build relationships with community members and encourage people to reach individualized personal and professional goals.

What We Need From You:

Some tutoring or teaching experience

Positive track record of completing commitments (job, volunteering, education, etc.) for more than a year or two

Experience working with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds

Strong leadership skills with fresh ideas and energy, and a passion for service Preferred but less essential:

Bilingual in Somali, Oromo, Spanish, Hmong, Karen(ni) or another language Experience in volunteer management

Additionally, applicants must have/be:

Post-secondary education preferred; minimum High school diploma /GED (or progress toward while serving)

Ability to complete 12 months of service, starting in Sept and completing in Aug Basic personal computer/smartphone skills (word processing, internet, email etc.) U.S. citizenship, naturalization, or permanent residency

At least 17 years old

Reports to: Site Supervisor and CTEP Program Directors

Schedule: Members serve an average of 37 hours a week, mostly Monday through Friday although some positions may require weekend or evening hours. See site listings for specific requirements.

To Apply: Apply online at https://my.americorps.gov (https://my.americorps.gov/) and click on "apply to serve" Search for "Community Technology Empowerment Project" when asked where to send the application. Contact: visit our website at spnn.org/ctep (https://dev-004local.pantheonsite.io/node/3037).

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SPNN is focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply. St. Paul Neighborhood Network seeks to foster equal opportunity for all to obtain employment, education, public accommodation, and access to telecommunications without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, or status with regard to public assistance and strictly in accord with their individual merits as human beings.