Information Technology Trainer

Position: Information Technology Trainer
Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Summer), Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Program Manager
Salary Range: $21 per hour

Genesys Works Mission

We provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experience, and impactful relationships.

Purpose of Position

Apply your IT skills and mentoring ability to help high school students become internship-ready young professionals. During an eight-week summer training program, you will work alongside Genesys Works staff members to prepare high school seniors from underserved communities to intern at one of our 55 corporate partners providing IT support and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach entry-level computer and technology skills to one cohort of students
• Collaborate with a team of trainers to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery across all cohorts
• Work alongside full-time Genesys Works staff members to set and manage training expectations
• Grade student assignments, status reports, and evaluations and record them on time
• Provide support in coaching, guiding, and mentoring students throughout the summer program

Qualifications

We seek candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s mission, thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, and demonstrate a previous achievement record. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Certifications, credentialing, and/or college degree in a computer-related field of study
• Experience teaching computer skills or working as an IT professional
• Knowledge in any of the following subject areas: laptop hardware, operating systems, network configuration, information security, Microsoft Office Suite, or project management
• Desire to learn and build on IT skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong presence and leadership in a classroom setting
• Heart, humor, and a commitment to our youth development mission
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations

Physical Requirements

Including, but not limited to, standing and sitting for long periods; speaking loudly and clearly; reaching, stooping, and kneeling; and fine-finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, dry erase board, or projector. The employee must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Most work environments are climate-controlled, open space floor plans.

Commitment to Diversity

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. Genesys Works will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff and corporate partners are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission. As such, we seek to recruit, support, develop, and retain high caliber talent from a diverse candidate pool that both complements and reflects the students we proudly serve.

Commitment to Inclusivity

Genesys Works remains committed to fostering a more equitable, inclusive and united society. We stand in solidarity with members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities and seek partnerships that help dismantle the systems that lead to inequity in pursuit of a more just community.

The fabric of our country is made up of its people. The rich diversity of ideas, cultures and norms are what make this country unique, and it is what makes it resilient. For these reasons, there is no other country in the world that ensures the wide range of opportunities and freedoms for its citizens. It is the place people dare to make the impossible, possible in hope for a better future, not only for themselves, but for the generations that follow.

Position Timeline
This position will start on June 2^nd and end on August 15^th. To learn more about Genesys Works, visit our website at www.genesysworks.org.

Salary : $21