Computer Lab Manager

Maintain the operations of the GYV computer lab (computers, printers and internet access).  Facilitates a youth project related to blogging on the GYV web site. Assist youths in researching & preparing visual presentations for cultural events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in basic computer maintenance procedures (i.e., loading software, Windows 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.
• Web design skills. Knowledge of Word Press and HTML is optional, but preferred.
• Knowledge of Mircosoft PowerPoint and creating digital multimedia presentations.
• 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.
• Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
• At least one-year professional work experience or post-secondary school education.

Responsible To: Outreach Coordinator

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Schedule and conduct weekly computer maintenance tasks.
2. Establish, maintain, communicate and enforce computer lab use guidelines
3. Create a sign-up system for and monitor use of lab during daily e-mail times for youths.
4. Create a sign-up system for the use of the computer lab by workshop groups, action teams, electives, and other needs for the lab by youths (i.e. research projects for cultural presentations)
5. Monitor the use of equipment & supplies in computer lab; order equipment and supplies as needed.
6. Assist youth in researching / preparing digital multimedia presentations for cultural events using PowerPoint and other software.
7. Serve as tech person during cultural events, setting up and operating equipment needed for multimedia presentations. (LCD projector and computer)
8. Facilitates a youth leadership project related to blogging on the GYV web site. Update GYV blog daily.
9. Make sure the lab is properly shut down before impending thunder storms.
10. Maintain order and cleanliness of the lab throughout the summer.
11. Identify problems with facility & equipment, reporting to supervisor as needed.
12. Digital photo documentation for archives and future PR use. Upload photos to Flickr. Organize and archive.
13. Clean lab at the end of the summer; includes inventory & storing of equipment & supplies.
14. 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 use 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).