Digital Literacy Specialist

Implement IRC's Digital Literacy Program to equip clients with core digital skills.

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Overview

Implement IRC's Digital Literacy Program to equip clients with core digital skills.

You have:

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field strongly preferred; or mix of equivalent years of related work experience and education.
  • Prior experience working with refugee, immigrant and low-income populations preferred.
  • 1+ years’ experience with instruction/training, case management, or coaching preferred.
  • High level of familiarity with digital literacy, computer skills and access efforts required.
  • High level of familiarity in using information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
  • Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds preferred.
  • Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a high aptitude in making in-person and web-based presentations.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you helped a client improve their digital skills? This question assesses your direct experience with digital literacy training. Focus on a specific example demonstrating your teaching approach and the client's progress.
How do you adapt your teaching strategies for diverse cultural backgrounds? The interviewer wants to see your flexibility and awareness of cultural dynamics. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or technologies do you typically use to teach digital literacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you assess the progress of your clients in digital literacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with refugees or immigrant populations. Why is this experience important? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to stay updated with technology trends that impact digital literacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a client is resistant to learning digital skills? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful program you have developed or enhanced? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org