First Wave / Digital Stewards Program

The Technology Program Coordinator will be responsible in managing the day-to-day activities of the programs which include: Ç Advise on technology and equipment needed to execute the program goals for Rockspot Digital Stewards and First Wave. Ç Assist in purchasing of equipment to ensure consistency. Ç Troubleshoot and set up equipment for effectiveness for program training. Ç Develop First Wave technology curriculum for high school interns to teach seniors and immigrant populations in basic technology skills to use cell phones and computers to increase social connectivity. Ç Develop Rockspot Digital Stewards technology curriculum for high school interns to learn to set up Rockspot wifi point to point network and learn digital media including making their own videos, blogs, events calendar and social media to promote local businesses. Ç Recruit, interview, hire, and manage 3 First Wave youth interns per semester who will train seniors and immigrant populations in basic technology skills to increase social connectivity and resiliency. Ç Recruit, interview, hire, and manage 5 Digital Stewards interns per semester who will install, maintain, and program the RockSpot network and its community splash page. Ç Lead class lessons and training of students for First Wave and Digital Stewards. Ç Connect First Wave and Digital Stewards interns to Rockaway Waterfront Alliance internal college prep resources. Ç Collaborate with RockSpot technical advisor and RWA staff for Digital Stewards and the larger Rockaway community. Ç Engage possible curriculum partners and providers. Ç Outreach to local civic associations, cultural, and church groups, seniors centers, and other local institutions about First Wave and RockSpot Network training opportunities. Ç Document participation though attendance and photographs, log intern hours, and perform survey of participants. Closing Date: Upon fulfillment of this position Submission of Resumes: Interested persons are requested to submit a resume to Ana Fisyak, Planning and Development Associate, either electronically via email address, [email protected] or by USPS delivery to Attn: Ana Fisyak, Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, PO Box 900645, Far Rockaway, New York 11690 Equal Opportunity Employer: The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination against all employees and applicants based upon race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national origin and ethnic origin, age citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring effort are requested to contact Ana Fisyak at (631) 312-4099 or by email at [email protected] The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance strongly encourages Section 3 residents to participate in this hiring effort. Information to determine if you are a Section 3 resident can be obtained by contacting Ana Fisyak at the telephone number or email address provided above.