What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Trainer for Elderly position at The Consortium, Inc.?
Candidates will need to be available between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
Local travel required - travel reimbursement provided
~25 hours a week
This part-time position is a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to work with OATS to empower older adults by helping them thrive in the digital world and harness technology to achieve their personal goals. Trainers are the face of OATS to older adults; in addition to delivering OATS curriculum and offering technology support, trainers serve as “brand ambassadors” and are responsible for communicating the OATS culture of excellence, curiosity, and attitude.
Trainers teach OATS’ curriculum using books and online resources specifically designed for older adults. Trainer schedules will vary each quarter. Trainers guide participants in sending emails, exploring their interests online, connecting with family and friends on social media, banking online, starting small businesses, and much more.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching technology courses in-person using the OATS curriculum and approach
- Creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment
- Maintaining professionalism at all times
- Representing and promoting Senior Planet culture and opportunities to course participants
- Engaging in regular communication with OATS staff, including feedback on site issues, curriculum, etc.
- Coordinating with site staff, including site visits, graduations, etc.
- Submitting paperwork in a timely manner
- Collecting surveys and evaluations
- Entering data into Salesforce database
- Participating in trainer meetings and other training events
- Recruiting participants, as needed
- Participating in special projects, as needed (ex. outreach, curriculum, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
- Excellent speaking and communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in English (and Spanish preferred)
- Classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Windows computers, iOS, popular social media sites, and other common technologies/devices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a training team
- Superior time-management skills
- Flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a professional work setting
Salary : $30
