Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is Hiring!

Are you a tech savvy individual who enjoys people and is interested in teaching computer and
technical skills to an engaging community of older persons? Does working part-time
independently in a collaborative, creative, and inclusive neighborhood nonprofit sound like a fit for
you?

The Living Well Network (LWN)* of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is looking for a
Technology Advocate to perform home visits to provide people ages 55+ with individualized
computer/technology support, and plan and teach computer and technology classes/workshops
that are relevant to the LWN community. The Technology Advocate must communicate well and
have excellent interpersonal skills.

The Technology Advocate will become familiar with other aspects of LWN programming and
Maria L. Baldwin Community Center, create congenial relationships with LWN participants, be
sensitive to the specific needs of adults 55+ years, and enjoy working with older adults.

Responsibilities and Commitments
● Commit to teaching a minimum of one technology-related class or workshop per quarter,
during the program year of October-June (summer hours negotiable)
● Troubleshoot and solve computer and technology problems through scheduled home visits
● Maintain a friendly, supportive, and professional manner in all interactions, showing this
population respect, care, patience, and understanding
● Stay current on new and emerging technologies
● Be a knowledgeable advocate for LWN offerings
● Meet monthly or as needed with the LWN Manager
● Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Necessary
Community Building
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Experience and interest working with adults 55+
● Self-directed, independent, and self-motivated with the ability to work on a team
● Knowledgeable of Cambridge community and city services
● CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to receive training
● Ability to get to home visits in the Baldwin neighborhood or nearby area (while
transportation is not provided, most home visits are accessible by foot or bike).
The mission of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is to be a place that nurtures lifelong creativity and learning
and serves as a forum for civic advocacy and engagement through dynamic, community-based programs for all ages.
20 Sacramento Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Technical
● Ability to teach others computer skills, new applications and technologies
● Expertise in macOS/iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and other popular
applications, current and emerging technologies

Position Qualifications: 2 years’ relevant paid/unpaid experience

Schedule: Part-time (home visits during normal business hours with flexibility). Depending on
frequency of home visits, the number of total hours may vary—up to 15 hours per month.

Pay Rate: $25-30/hour, non-exempt/non-benefited position

Work Location: home visits around Baldwin neighborhood, North Cambridge, and directly
adjacent neighborhoods; meetings at 20 Sacramento Street

*The Living Well Network is a unique program of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center. It was
created to apply the “Aging in Place” social movement to the Baldwin neighborhood. LWN is
focused on creating and sustaining a community in which the members can remain at home safely
and comfortably through their retirement years, as well as providing robust activities and
programs for healthy aging.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and your resume via email to resumes@agassiz.org with Subject
Line: LWN Tech Advocate.