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Computer Lab Manager
Job Description

 

 

 

General Responsibility:
To maintain the operations of the GYV computer lab (computers, printers and internet networks). Assists workshop staff in incorporating technology as an educational tool. Leads the design and posting of on-line cabin journals. Assists youths in researching & preparing visual presentations for cultural events

Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience in basic computer maintenance procedures (i.e., loading software, Windows 98 maintenance, disk fragmenting, hardware & software troubleshooting).
• Ability to establish procedures/rules and keep order to ensure computer lab and equipment are used in safe and respectful manner.
• Knowledge in Macromedia DreamWeaver, and web site design skills. (Knowledge of HTML is optional, but preferred.)
• Knowledge of Mircosoft PowerPoint and creating digital multimedia presentations.
• Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance and supervision as needed.
• Ability to establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated needs, and work under pressure.
• Orderly, able to organize and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-motivated.
• Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
• Fluent in English.
• At least one-year professional work experience or post-secondary school education.
• Minimum age, 21 years old.

Responsible To: Staff Director

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Schedule and conduct weekly computer maintenance tasks.
2. Monitor use of equipment & supplies in computer lab; order equipment and supplies as needed.
3. Lead basic computer training classes or tutorials to staff & youth as needed.
4. Assist youth in researching and preparing digital multimedia presentations for cultural events using Microsoft PowerPoint and other software.
5. Serve as tech person during cultural events, setting up and operating equipment needed for multimedia presentations.
6. Maintain order and cleanliness of the lab throughout the summer.
7. Identify problems with facility & equipment, reporting to supervisor as needed.
8. Some digital photo documentation duties as needed.
9. Clean lab at the end of the summer; includes inventory & storing of equipment & supplies.
10. Provide an evaluation of lab use and policies at the end of the summer, with recommendations for ongoing development of the program.

Essential Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff; to provide necessary instruction, and to convey and enforce computer usage policies.
2. Knowledge of basic webpage design.
3. Visual & auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to area.
4. Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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