OVERVIEW

The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (BDEC) is dedicated to advancing digital equity for all Baltimoreans and statewide. As a cohort of nearly 100 member organizations, BDEC works to address both the urgent and long-term need for increased digital access, coordinating efforts to educate and advocate for bringing vital resources back to our communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At BDEC, the Digital Equity Associate will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Advisory Board with organizational functions relating to coalition-building to address digital equity needs that include structural solutions to affordable Internet access, devices, and digital skills. As the Coalition consists of a very small full-time team, the Digital Equity Associate will play an integral role.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 1-2+ years of administrative assistance experience, preferably in non-profit or government sector. 
• Experience in nonprofits, digital equity or technology is highly valued.

Who You Are & Keys to Success (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Relationship Building: Assisting in building alliances – you develop and maintain strong relationships, remotely and in-person, that are collaborative

• Commitment to Social Justice: You recognize the role that race, income, age, and immigration status play in the issue digital equity; You recognize and understand how your own identity impacts your work and respond to feedback by creating and achieving continuous learning goals."

• You are an empathetic and engaged listener who understands the needs and struggles of residents and coalition members in local and statewide efforts to close the digital divide; Proficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Calendar); and are committed to ensuring that the Coalition reach it measured goals

• High level of interpersonal and ethical skills to handle highly sensitive and confidential information, situations, and documentation

• Superb verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail in composing correspondence

• Keen eye for creative media

• Interest in collecting/reviewing data

• Knowledge about the Baltimore landscape; someone with lived-experiences is a BONUS

What You’ll Do (Role and Responsibilities)

• Support coordinating efforts between stakeholders in promoting digital equity to address all aspects of the digital divide, including affordable Internet access, devices, and digital skills

• Collaborate with coalition members, community groups, and private sector organizations

• Provide technical assistance, assist with facilitating Coalition meetings, and attend community meetings

• Build relationships with stakeholders, especially in Baltimore to understand the urban digital divide

• Complete additional administrative tasks common to a small team

   

This position is for full-time employment and reports to the Executive Director. Our team works remotely in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Young professionals, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Starting at $45,000.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is grant-funded in which case employment after one-year is contingent upon future funding and subject to approval of our fiscal sponsor, the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
• Position includes 100% employer-paid health plan, holiday leave, and 401K contribution matching.

Additional Notes

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or new ones may be assigned, with or without notice. This position requires a stationery location to use a computer over long durations. The position requires up to 10 hours per week of in-person events in Baltimore and the Metropolitan Area. Reasonable software, hardware, and accommodations are available.