Community Digital Navigator

NANA Regional Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NANA Regional Corporation is seeking a part-time digital navigator based in Selawik to assist tribal members with affordable connectivity, devices, and digital skills. The role averages 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, at the NANA Village Office.

You will assess needs, guide clients to low-cost internet services, help acquire devices, and coach on using online resources. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential to empower community members.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of customer service, administrative support, community outreach, technology support, or related experience; volunteer experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software applications.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, patient, and respectful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and accurately document client interactions.
• Willingness to learn digital inclusion resources, affordable connectivity programs, and emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Initiate interactions with clients seeking assistance.
• Discuss with each client their home internet access or need for home internet access, technology experiences, and their access to and use of devices.
• Assess clients’ access to technology, current digital skill level, connectivity needs, and internet use priorities. Set agreed goals for digital navigator services. Confirm the details with the client.
• Advise clients about free or low-cost home internet service options for which they may qualify, assist clients in applying for services they choose, and support their efforts to secure service.
• Provide information to clients about sources of low-cost computers or other internet-connected devices and device repair and maintenance for which they may qualify. Support their efforts to acquire appropriate and maintain devices.
• Coach clients to use their home internet services to meet their internet use priorities and goals. This may include in-person, phone, and online interactions, as well as referrals to sources of additional digital skill training.
• Track each client’s progress and types of requests. Maintain accurate and timely records and report outcomes as required.
• Plan and manage assistance to each client with the goal of fulfilling the agreed goals.
• Contribute to marketing and outreach for the digital navigator program.
• Provide occasional presentations about the digital navigator program to potential partners, potential clients, and program stakeholders.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tech literacy

Explain technical concepts

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Driving license

Alaska Native language ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework toward or completion of a degree/certificate in Business, IT, Rural Development, Communications, Education, Human Services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NANA Regional Corporation is seeking a part-time digital navigator based in Selawik to assist tribal members with affordable connectivity, devices, and digital skills. The role averages 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, at the NANA Village Office.

You will assess needs, guide clients to low-cost internet services, help acquire devices, and coach on using online resources. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential to empower community members.