Overview
Computer Clubhouse Coordinator Jobs in Sacaton, AZ at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gila River Indian Community
Description:
Provide community outreach to involve a diverse group of young people, parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Clubhouse program.
Help Clubhouse members develop projects (e.g., help them come up with ideas, gather materials, get started, locate mentors to work with them, and support their ongoing work).
Work with Clubhouse members to explore resources and project ideas in a way that helps to identify individual passions that may lead to life goals.
Create a fun and engaging environment based on emerging interests of members.
Research and purchase resources to ensure members have access to cutting edge technology and tools used in 21st century higher education and career disciplines.
Assessment of emergent project needs, identifying supply sources and purchasing of supplies as often as daily to allow for projects to be implemented as members develop and plan their ideas.
Recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors, ensuring they work effectively with youth.
Support youth in planning for the future, including pursuing academic and job opportunities that leverage their Clubhouse skills and experience.
Provide basic computer maintenance, including file management, trouble-shooting, and technical support to Clubhouse youth and mentors.
Provide administrative support for the Clubhouse program, including keeping records of participants and keeping the Clubhouse space organized.
Participate in The Clubhouse Network, attending Network meetings, travel to and attend National Conference once a year, sharing ideas and issues, and supporting collaborative projects across Clubhouses.
Support other programs and activities of Boys and Girls Clubs of the GRIC with Clubhouse expertise and resources, as time permits.
Requirements:
Proven track record working with youth from underserved neighborhoods.
Work experience in an informal learning environments.
Experience with computers and interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool.
Demonstrated ability to reach out to youth, parents, educators, and community leaders.
Interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities and a talent for making people feel welcome and included.
A passion for learning and helping others to learn.
Excellent organizational skills.
Prior knowledge or willingness to learn cultural and community traditions of GRIC.
Willingness and ability to work in an emergent (improvisational) learning environment.
Ability to manage large groups of youth in varying age groups to ensure safety and productivity.
Knowledge of trauma informed care in the educational setting.
Title: Computer Clubhouse Coordinator
Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gila River Indian Community
Location: Sacaton, AZ
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