Healthy Community Initiative

Summary

HCI is seeking up to two highly-motivated, organized individuals to support Faribault and Northfield Public Schools with efforts to ensure all students have access to internet and/or Wi-Fi during the 2020-21 school year. This is a temporary position (August-December 2020). Hours may vary, depending on the needs of families and the selected candidates’ preferences.

Tasks:

• Identify families in need of internet/Wi-Fi
• Work with families to explore internet service options and determine best fit for service needs
• Support families to sign up for service or access a hotspot
• Provide basic tech support for equipment set-up and maintenance (collaborating with school and internet partners when additional support is needed)
• Develop and implement an outreach/communications plan to seek donations from the community to provide internet at low- or no-cost to qualifying families with school-age children
• Serve as families’ main point-of-contact for internet connectivity needs on behalf of the districts
• Assist families with accessing and understanding online school resources to stay up-to-date on their child’s academic progress and needs

Required qualities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali preferred
• Previous experience in education and/or family engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail
• Excellent ability to multi-task and troubleshoot issues
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Capable of completing work on time in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Experience working with diverse populations and those from different cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to work select evening and weekend hours
• Passion for equity and social justice
• Willingness to maintain the standards, carry out the purpose, and adhere to the policies of the Healthy Community Initiative
• Maintenance of a cell phone is an expectation of employment

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for three professional references to: Sandy Malecha, HCI Senior Director (sandy@healthycommunityinitiative.org).  Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.