Youth Intern Job Description

Youth engaged in CAP Centres under the Project may undertake some or all of the activities listed below. CAP Centre Supervisors may add special projects and responsibilities that reflect the demands and needs of the CAP Centre and community.

Communication

Interns should check and respond to their email at the beginning of each shift, and regularly throughout the shift
Interns are encouraged to create an MSN Messenger account for purposes of instant messaging. The contact list will be strictly limited to approved work contacts. The screen name will fit the formula of: {First Name} {Last Name} - {CAP Centre} (e.g.: Joe Smith - Littleville CAP), and may not be modified inappropriately. The MSN Messenger account may not be used (even outside of work hours) for personal use.

Training

Train and assist the general public and target groups on basic computer and Internet use. Topics include Jobs & Careers, Access to Online Services, Access to Information across the globe, Communication with Friends, Relatives, and Business Contacts, even recreation through Games and Shopping
Deliver Internet training sessions (e.g.: CyberCamps) to various age groups in the community
Train yourself in any way that helps you do your job better. Please limit the time you spend on this to a reasonable amount.

Technical Support

Set up and/or maintain hardware and software
Provide network troubleshooting

Web Page Development

Update or create a Web page for the CAP Centre
Assist community members in developing their own Web pages

Promoting and Creating Awareness of the CAP Site

Inform a broad range of community members about the CAP Centre
Promote the awareness of E-commerce to local small businesses
Develop publicity and promotional materials
Organize information sessions and other promotional events
Encourage local media to do stories on the CAP Centre
Approach businesses and service clubs as potential partners

Research

Perform customized Internet searches for specific target groups
Collect data about the community or CAP Centre clients (i.e.: exit polls)

Administration

Maintain records for the CAP Centre
Assist the CAP Centre Supervisor in day-to-day activities of the CAP Centre
Assist in a small amount of tasks for the office in which you work (does not have to be CAP-related)

Prohibited Activities

Downloading Copyrighted Music or Game 'cracks'
Accessing offensive websites
Engaging in offensive email or chat
Any non-work-related activities

Definitions

Youth Intern means someone who assists the public by delivering Internet training sessions, researching and assisting in Web site development, organizing special events, providing technical support to CAP Centres, and other related activities.

Regional Coordinator means someone who assists the Provincial Coordinator in monitoring and mentoring the Youth Interns for a specific region of the province. The Regional Coordinator may be located in a CAP Center or the office of the Provincial Host or a related organization.

Provincial Coordinator means someone who assists in the delivery of the Project for the Provincial Host.

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