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Digital Inclusion Assistant - Salt Lake City Utah
Company: International Rescue Committee Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted On: 01/15/2025
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The Digital Inclusion Program operates within the IRC SLC's Education Program and supports digital skill development for newly arrived refugees and New Americans. The program provides clients with access to technology and cultivates a set of fundamental tech skills to improve their lives and livelihoods.The Digital Inclusion Assistant will support home broadband enrollments for newly arrived refugees, provide basic training on computer and smartphone use, and ongoing technical support for refugee clients. Digital connectivity is a critical issue for newly arrived clients and technological barriers prevent access to IRC services, such as online health, job readiness, and ESL platforms. In addition to providing basic tech support, they will help keep an inventory of donated digital devices for distribution.Major Responsibilities: - Distribute laptops to new arrivals and provide basic computer-use skills training.
- Enroll newly arrived refugee households in affordable internet service and lifeline program.
- Maintain program documentation, case files, data tracking, client influence, and other areas of administrative compliance.
- Participate in all staff meetings, trainings, office support, reception coverage and other duties as assigned. Education/Work Experience:
- Associate's degree or relevant work experience that demonstrates competencies to meet the job responsibilities.Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required.
- Experience working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Fluency in a language spoken by one or more of the refugee groups IRC is serving (Arabic, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Sango, Swahili, Uzbek) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
- Ability to lift 35+ lbs. Safely.Working Environment:
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