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Courage Kenny Handiham Program Coordinator

Supports the Handiham program coordinator position. The program supports lifelong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and interaction via Amateur Radio as a community-based service that enjoys support from the wider Amateur Radio community worldwide. It combines elements of a distance education program with those of a social network.

Principle Responsibilities

• Interacts with members by phone and email.
• Responds to non-members inquiring about Handiham Program Membership.
• Supports Handiham Program members with Amateur Radio equipment accessibility for those with disabilities, including people who are visually impaired.
• Supports students studying for license exams and Morse code with minimum monthly follow up communications (phone/email). Report student progress to Handiham Program Coordinator.
• Participates in weekly Handiham Program staff meeting.
• Promotes the Handiham Program by attending virtual and in-person ham radio events, appearing as a guest on podcasts, and helping with the booth at hamfests including Dayton Hamvention (staffing booth).
• Assists Handiham Program coordinator with radio camp preparation yearly attendance required to help manage camp activities including on-site preparation, tear-down, and preparing equipment for the next year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 5+ years strong verbal and written communication
• 5+ years excellent communicator, team player, builds strong relationships, and collaborates effectively
• 2+ years Computer Skills - Email, word processing, spreadsheets, and using a computer as part of the home amateur radio station

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Active Ham Radio Operator - Regular on-air activity and club involvement
• Experienced operating CW, HF, and VHV/UHF
• 2+ years Elmering - Mentoring people to obtain FCC license
• Experience using JAWS and NVDA (screen readers)
• Experience using VoiceOver with iPhone and iPad
• Experience using accessible ham radio assistive technology-JJRadio, Hampod, etc.
• Experience making satellite contacts
• Experience with fox hunting
• Experience with weak signal modes such as aurora and meteor scatter
• Experience constructing antennas for amateur radio operations
• Experience with packet radio
• Experience with kit building
• Experience with logging software
• Experience with DMR, AllStar, Echolink, D-Star, Fusion
• Experience with Clear Node, Nano Node, repeater control
• Experience in Assistive Technology-Especially focusing on AT for people who are visually blind

Licenses/Certifications

• FCC Technician Radio License required - within 6 months of hire
• FCC Extra Class Amateur Radio License preferred - within 12 months of hire
• FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 preferred
• VE accreditation preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.71 to $31.13 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer