Digital Navigator Internship

Make a real impact on digital equity in Berkshire County! As a Digital Navigator intern, you will work directly with residents to connect them with free computers and accessible digital skills training. This hands‑on role is ideal for students interested in public service, community outreach, or technology access who want to make a tangible difference in their community.

TO APPLY: Complete an online application via our website. General questions and accommodation requests can be directed to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

16-35 hours per week, flexible, minimum 2.5 months [Hybrid]

This role will assist low-income residents in Great Barrington, Lee, Becket, and/or Washington (flexible) in securing free computer devices through Computers4

People and gain digital skills through online curricula from Senior Planet and North Star. This effort will help close the digital divide in Berkshire County and increase residents’ aptitude with technology.

• Register low-income residents for free computers with Computers4
  
  People and write brief letters of recommendation for them.
• Provide low-income residents with BRPC’s Digital Resource Guide and educate them about the opportunities it describes.
• Introduce low-income residents to two self-directed online learning opportunities:
  Senior Planet and North Star.

• Interest in assisting low-income residents with digital skill building and resources.
• Interest in digital skills‑building and technology.
• Ability to communicate with diverse residents, regardless of ability.
• Willingness to travel and do outreach, education, and information-sharing.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with community service.
• Experience with teaching and outreach.

This is an unpaid internship, with mileage reimbursement available for fieldwork travel within Berkshire County. We are happy to work with your academic institution to provide course credit or other financial support.