Computer Center Assistant Part Time

The Salt Lake City Youth and Family Division is looking to hire a part-time Computer Center Assistant for our Fairpark Family Learning Center.

About the Position:

This role will help the community access resources necessary to meet their needs, pursue their interests and build upon their skills and talents by assisting with utilizing computers, accessing the Internet and supporting their digital education in an informal learning environment. This position will also assist with Fairpark Family Learning Center events and programming as needed.

The Fairpark Family Learning Center is located at 1300 West 300 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent required with demonstrated experience working with computers and multimedia applications.

About the Team:

There is 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Senior Program Manager, 1 Community Programs Manger, 3 General Education Instructors, and 2 Computer Assistants. 

Work Schedule:

The work shift will be Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Fairpark Family Learning Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Position Salary:

$18.00/hr. to $20.00/hr.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides computer assistance to Youth and Family Computer Center users, including both youth and adults.
• Assists in teaching software courses.
• Works directly with youth and adults in creating design-based technology projects.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the computer center.
• Assists in maintenance duties and networking.
• Works approximately 20 hours per week, including afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays, depending on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with demonstrated experience working with computers and multimedia applications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and/or working with adults and youth in an informal learning environment.  Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with strong interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting.
• Ability to provide basic instructions necessary to help others learn.

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to speak a second language.

Working Conditions:

• Light physical effort.  Comfortable working conditions with intermittent sitting, standing and walking.  Intermittent exposure to moderate noise level.  No health or accident hazard inherent in the work performed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.