Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach Worker

Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach Worker

City Carbon County

Posted Date 24 hours ago(8/22/2023 2:43 AM)

Requisition ID

 2023-6916

# of Openings

 2

Job Locations

 US-UT US-UT

Category (Portal Searching)

 Extension

Position Type

 Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification

 Non-Benefited

Percent of Time or Hours per Week

 29 hours per week

College

 Extension

Department

 Extension Home & Community

Advertised Salary

 $22.00 per hour

Telework Eligible

 No

Overview

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Outreach Grant is hiring two positions for community outreach members to join their team. ACP seeks to reduce digital access disparities by providing qualifying households with a discounted rate for internet access. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

This position serves Carbon and Emery Counties. This position is funded by a temporary two-year contract. The ideal candidate will take part in a variety of activities related to ACP outreach and education. Months worked will be determined by each county.

Responsibilities

Lead the outreach and awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Provide direct help with enrollment which will consist of one-on-one in- person, over the phone, or online appointments to help persons complete their ACP enrollment.

Answer general questions regarding the program.

Assist clients with general application questions.

Partner with local community organization to assist with ACP awareness activities by working closely with organizations that often provide services to low-income households.

Host or participate in outreach events.

Utilize door-to-door outreach twice weekly (with a partner, never alone).

Report out-reach performed and follow-up.

Assist in project management such as data collection.

Other duties as assigned.

Local travel may be required

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to navigate with a GPS and map.

Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities.

Self-motivated, will work up to 29 hours.

Applicants are expected to navigate with a GPS and map and keep records of neighborhoods in which they perform outreach.

Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Exemplary problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work without direct supervision and as a team member.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$22.00 per hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant and space- grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected] .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

updated 7/2023

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