Digital Service Fellows AmeriCorps Program

Posted by on May 29, 2012

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY
Join the Urban Technology Project as a Digital Service Fellow

The Urban Technology Project is seeking members for the 2012-2013 team of Digital Service Fellows. The Digital Service Fellows AmeriCorps Program is a yearlong opportunity for recent Philadelphia high school graduates and GED-earners who are interested in gaining valuable information technology skills and in serving their communities.

Digital Service Fellows serve in schools throughout the School District of Philadelphia, providing technical support to teachers, staff and students and instructing teachers, parents and community members how to incorporate technology into their lives.

Qualified candidates are self-motivated, eager to learn, eager to collaborate and passionate about community service. This position offers youth a chance to gain hands-on professional experience in the information technology industry.

Apprenticeship term: August 2012 to August 2013

Responsibilities
●    Provide break-fix support to schools and offices in the School District of Philadelphia
●    Provide technical support as needed to related events in the city (e.g. Reading Olympics, AmeriCorps Launch, AmeriCorps Week)
●    Instruct parents, teachers, community members and students how to use technology
Requirements
●    High school diploma or GED
●    U.S. citizenship or legal residency
●    17 to 24 years of age
●    Self-motivation, desire to be part of a team, passion for community service, eagerness to learn
●    No technological experience necessary
Benefits:
●    $12,100 living allowance for the year
●    $5,350 education award upon completion of the year (can be used to pay back existing student loans or pay for future courses)
●    Monthly SEPTA transpass
●    Uniform
●    Health care benefits
●    Educational loan forbearance
●    Access to higher education
●    Access to professional development opportunities (practicing for interviews; reviewing resumes, cover letters and job applications)
●    Access to tools and equipment needed for the position (laptop, camera, hardware, software and toolkit)
●    Instruction in and subsidized vouchers for industry certifications

Application: Please complete an application at http://utp-philly.org. Contact Manager of the Digital Service Fellows AmeriCorps Program Crista Collins at ccollins@cisphl.org for more information about the program and the application process. The final deadline to apply is July 20, 2012. Final decisions about membership to the 2012-2013 Digital Service Fellows AmeriCorps Program will be made by July 2012.