DIGITAL SKILLS INSTRUCTORS - NORTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Independent Contractors
Sector: Nonprofit, Social Impact, Digital Inclusion
Short-term (minimum five weeks) and based on scope of work
In person, in Northern Los Angeles County, in and around Lancaster and Palmadale
Apply through the EveryoneOn.org Career Page
About Everyone On
Everyone On envisions a society where every individual has equal access to technology—expanding their potential and creating a more connected and thriving world. We are a national nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where digital access ignites potential and fosters inclusivity. Since 2012, we've connected 2 million people to reliable high-speed internet, distributed over 10,000 devices, and trained more than 6,000 participants in digital skills. We design high-impact, community-centered programs replicated nationwide through strategic partnerships with government, corporations and nonprofits.
Our holistic approach to digital inclusion focuses on connecting under-resourced individuals to affordable internet and computers, providing digital skills trainings to individuals and organizations, and advancing fair and just policies. We partner with community-based organizations in digitally excluded neighborhoods, primarily serving Black/African American, Latino/x and Tribal communities to equip individuals with the tools to unleash their power, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout their neighborhoods. Our organizational culture is defined by our five values: adaptability, collaboration, equity, empathy and innovation.
Join us in unleashing the power of connectivity for all people.
Everyone On is conducting an ongoing national search for Digital Skills Instructors to deliver our digital skills programming. Instructors will teach income-insecure adults (ages 18+), with limited to no prior computer training, to effectively use a computer and complete basic digital tasks. Instruction may be delivered virtually or in-person. Instructional topics are novice to introductory level and will center around applied digital literacy and skills (i.e. document creation, digital communication, platform use), maintaining online privacy and safety, and will introduce participants to various digital resources. Our programs require multiple instructors and we anticipate a high volume of work with Everyone On and other partners across the country for the foreseeable future. Classes will be held in person at various sites within Northern Los Angeles County in and around cities such as Lancaster and Palmdale.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver synchronous digital skills training classes to under-resourced participants aged 18+
- Provide asynchronous learning support to participants via office hours
- Participate in all mandatory project meetings, including onboarding workshops, weekly
check-ins, partner gatherings and project closeout meetings with Everyone On staff
- Develop innovative incentive strategies that coupled with traditional reminder phone calls and text will motivate participants to attend classes consistently
- Foster a class environment that encourages participants to continue digital skills learning through additional training programs and opportunities
- Administer online needs assessments and pre and post training surveys to participants and assist Everyone On staff with data analysis
- Evaluate training program effectiveness, including lessons learned, for continued expansion of digital inclusion programs
- Verify that training participants have signed media consent/release form on file
- Support collection of participant testimonials about program delivery and impact
- Capture media including screenshots and/or recordings of synchronous class to support organizational and project communications strategy
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate’s degree or two plus years experience teaching adult learners
- Must have a reliable computer with a webcam and a strong internet connection
- Must be based in the Northern Los Angeles County Area
- Flexible availability for synchronous lessons Monday - Saturday
- Working knowledge of computing devices including personal computer (PC) brands, Chromebooks, tablets and their operating systems
- Able to provide basic technology troubleshooting remotely when necessary
- Advanced proficiency with office productivity tools such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Experience with asynchronous and synchronous teaching via online meeting platforms including Google Meet and Zoom
- Screencasting and video editing experience a plus
- Prior knowledge of instructional design principles a plus
- Work well with new adult learners who have likely never used a computer
- Independent self-starter with a kind, approachable and patient disposition
- Very strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage concurrent tasks across multiple competing project priorities
- An honest, insightful collaborator who can think strategically, drive analysis and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Awareness of digital equity as a social justice issue
- Experience working with low-income populations and communities of color
- Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish
Compensation and Application Process
Contractors will be paid a rate ($35 per hour + transportation cost for in-person classes, $30 per hour for virtual classes) as determined by grant funding associated with each project. Everyone On is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from every background to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the EveryoneOn.org career page. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be contacted by email if they are selected to interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Everyone On values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ, indigenous individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, & veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
