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Grant-Funded Positions
Digital Navigator (Multiple Vacancies) | Closing Date: March 15, 2024
Rate of Pay: $27 per hour
Hours: Part-Time, 25 hours/week | This position does not offer benefits
Position Overview:
The Digital Navigator coaches/tutors individuals or small groups on basic computer and digital skills in order to be effective internet users. The Navigator provides assistance to community members who need affordable home internet service and affordable internet capable devices. This assistance is provided primarily in person but could involve telephone support, email, text, video chat, and other communication methods that work for the learner.
This is a teaching/coaching position that fosters greater participation in the digital world. As such, the ability to understand and relate to individuals’ circumstances, and to guide beginner users is more important than having technical skills. This is a regional service shared among eight library systems, New Haven, Bridgeport, West Haven, Wallingford, Woodbridge, Naugatuck and Derby, teaching takes place in a variety of locales. Access to reliable transportation is required and adaptability to working in different libraries on different days is needed. The hub of this program will be Hamden Public Library. For a full description of job responsibilities and critical skills, see the full job description.
About the grant program:
The Connecticut State Regional Hub is a leader in bridging the digital divide by teaching people how to use digital/computer technology and connect to affordable internet. When available, we are able to provide large screen devices to those who need one. This project is made possible through a leadership grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Connecticut State Library.
How to Apply:
Send a completed application and resume to Melissa Canham-Clyne, Library Director, email [email protected]
Make sure your email subject line is Regional Hub Application. You may also mail/drop-off at:
Miller Memorial Library
2901 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Applications are due by Friday, March 15.
