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Bilingual (Spanish) Digital Navigator - Texas (Capital Region) - Hybrid

Immediate Start Date

Initial engagement as Part-Time or Consultant role, with the possibility of transitioning to Full-Time based on program needs and performance.

Counties Served: Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, Bastrop, Hays, Comal, Bexar (Hiring 1 position, candidate must be located in or near these counties). Travel will be expected in this role across the primary counties served.

Reports to:

Digital Navigators will report directly to the Lead Digital Navigator and Senior Program Manager.

Job Overview: The Digital Navigator provides in-person, virtual, and hybrid support to community members through individualized or small group assistance, to community members at regionally distributed partner sites. Navigators will attend events (such as public benefits enrollment or device distribution), assist with internet adoption and researching affordable service providers, train constituents on affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills in order to become effective home internet users. This assistance is provided primarily by in-person assistance, but may also include video calls and voice telephone, email, text, and other communication methods that work for the learner/ community partner. Travel will be expected in this role across the primary counties served.

The Digital Navigator's work is part of digitalLIFT's efforts to provide training and support to achieve equitable access to inclusive and diverse content and technical support and equitable internet access for our communities through working with Digital Equity Partners, Community Partners, and other Program Partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Community Support Coordination: Provide in-person, virtual, or hybrid assistance to community members at regionally distributed partner sites, tailoring support to individual or small group needs.
• Event Participation & Assistance: Attend and/or lead community events such as public benefits enrollment or device distribution, support internet adoption efforts, and research affordable service providers.
• Training & Coaching: Train community members on the use of affordable internet-capable devices and coach them in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users. Support navigator staff in similar capacities.
• Communication & Outreach: Utilize various communication methods-video calls, voice calls, email, text, and in-person assistance-to support learners and community partners effectively.
• Program Alignment: Contribute to digitalLIFT's mission by working with Digital Equity Partners and other Program Partners to provide training and support, ensuring equitable access to diverse content, technical support, and internet services.
• Other duties and tasks as necessary.

Core Competencies and Critical Skills

 

• Community Engagement:

 

• Understands the assets and needs of the communities served.
• Has the ability to build trust within the community.
• Exhibits cultural competency, including strong language capacity and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

 

• Teaching and Communication:

 

• Has the ability and desire to teach an identified audience.
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and online communication skills, building trust with clients from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Conducts themselves in an approachable and respectable manner.

 

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

 

• Creatively solves problems.
• Can negotiate and handle stressful situations in a constructive manner.
• Shows innovation and flexibility in service delivery.

 

• Technological Proficiency:

 

• Digitally literate and comfortable with technology.
• Eager to learn and teach basic technological concepts related to internet services, devices, and common online applications.
• Knowledgeable about resources for funding, connectivity, technical help, devices, and digital literacy.

 

• Time and Resource Management:

 

• Efficiently manages time and resources to maximize productivity and support.
• Maintains excellent self-organization and manages multiple tasks effectively.

 

• Interpersonal Skills:

 

• Maintains a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor when working with a diverse range of customers, coworkers, and community members.
• Provides outstanding customer service and establishes appropriate boundaries with clients.

 

Duties & Responsibilities Breakdown:

Outreach (20%)

• Receive, return or initiate contact with clients seeking assistance or partners identified by digitalLIFT for assistance.
• Discuss with each client their home internet access or need for home internet

access, technology experiences and their devices.

• Assess their access to technology, current digital skill level pertaining to what they

need to accomplish the plan, connectivity needs, and internet use priorities. Set

agreed goals for Digital Navigator services. Confirm the details with the client.

• If necessary, advise clients about free or affordable home internet service options

for which they may qualify, assist clients to apply for services they choose, and

support their efforts to secure service.

• If necessary, advise clients about sources of affordable computers or other internet

connected devices for which they may qualify, and support their efforts to acquire

• appropriate devices and where they can get help for repair.
• Coach clients as necessary to use their home internet services in order to meet

their internet use priorities. This may include both in person, phone, and online

interactions, as well as referral to sources of additional digital literacy skill training.

• Track each client's progress and types of requests, keep accurate and timely

records, and report outcomes as required.

• Plan and manage assistance to each client with the goal of fulfilling the agreed

goals.

 

Info Sessions / Debriefs (10%)

• Deliver info sessions to existing and prospective partners and community groups
• Facilitate virtual Workshop/Debriefs as needed for capacity building cohorts.

 

Event Assistance (10%)

• Attend community events to communicate program information
• Help partners prepare promotional and outreach materials for programs
• Work with partners to survey community members to understand needs, interest and availability to participate in the program
• Keep partner contact information up-to-date
• Communicate partner community issues, updates, and program goals with digitalLIFT staff

Training (25%)

• Communicate remotely and in-person with learners, managers, and teammates.
• Learn the digital literacy curriculum and be able adapt it to the needs of specific learners.
• Make phone calls to establish contact with learners, schedule classes, and assess their digital skills.
• Deliver training in-person / hybrid / virtual dependent upon partner needs. Individual or group sessions in Central & South Texas.
• Report your success and learner progress using online digital tools
• Follow an established digital literacy curriculum for various devices
• Adjust curriculum to address identified needs within a group of learners with cultural responsiveness
• Identify program delivery updates and adjustments for future learners

 

 

Evaluation and Data Collection (20%)

• Review instructor reports for referred learners and follow up as needed
• Develop, track and evaluate program impact
• Collect and report additional data as needed
• Assist in preparation and submission of program development, impact and delivery reports
• Review processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness

Reporting (5%)

• Provide reporting from evaluations for each event, collect data in weekly and monthly reports. Assists with grant reporting.

Administrative Duties as needed (other duties as assigned) (10%)

• Will assist digitalLIFT team with all other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• High School or GED certificate, with some college-level coursework or equivalent experience.
• One year of customer support, office, or nonprofit experience.
• Independent work capability with regular remote supervisor communication.
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Word, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Reliable transportation for work across Central Texas.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues.
• Excellent customer service and basic technical support skills.
• Effective independent work and accurate data entry.
• Valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.

 

Ideal Applicant Will Possess:

 

• Bilingual skills (Spanish fluency)
• Strong interest in digitalLIFT's mission.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to handle high-stakes conversations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Independent problem-solving skills and flexibility.

 

Salary

F/T = $57,500 annuallyP/T = $27.64 hourly - up to 29 hours / week

How to Apply:

 

• Job open until filled. digitalLIFT aims to onboard this position as soon as possible.
• Apply through iSolved.
• No phone calls, please.

 

 

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that digitalLIFT may conduct a background check for employment purposes, consistent with applicable laws. This may include verification of employment history, education, and other relevant information.

Any such background check will only be conducted after you receive and sign a separate disclosure and authorization form, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable state laws.