Portland, OR, Multimedia Instructor, Independent Contractor

About Everyone On

Everyone On envisions a society where every individual has equal access to technology—expanding their potential and creating a more connected and thriving world. We are a national nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where digital access ignites potential and fosters inclusivity. Since 2012, we've connected 2 million people to reliable high-speed internet, distributed over 10,000 devices, and trained more than 6,000 participants in digital skills. We design high-impact, community-centered programs replicated nationwide through strategic partnerships with government, corporations and nonprofits.

Our holistic approach to digital inclusion focuses on connecting under-resourced individuals to affordable internet and computers, providing digital skills trainings to individuals and organizations, and advancing fair and just policies. We partner with community-based organizations in digitally excluded neighborhoods, primarily serving Black/African American, Latino/x and Tribal communities to equip individuals with the tools to unleash their power, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout their neighborhoods. Our organizational culture is defined by our five values: adaptability, collaboration, equity, empathy and innovation.

Join us in unleashing the power of connectivity for all people.

About the Role

Everyone On is conducting a search for a short-term, 5-month Multimedia Instructor, independent contractor to deliver our multimedia programming in Portland, OR. The Multimedia Instructor is responsible for teaching teens (ages 15-19) the skills and knowledge they need to create and produce multimedia content. This includes topics such as graphic design, video editing, audio production, and web design. The instructor will work with teens to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills, as well as their technical proficiency. Classes will be held in person at a site in Portland, OR. Instruction will be delivered once per week on Saturdays, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, starting in January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and informative multimedia lessons to teens ages 15-19
• Create and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment
• Help students develop their creativity, critical thinking skills, and technical proficiency
• Develop lesson plans based on materials provided by Everyone On
• Participate in all mandatory project meetings, including onboarding workshops, check-ins, partner gatherings, and project closeout meetings with Everyone On staff
• Administer online needs assessments and pre- and post-training surveys to participants and assist Everyone On staff with data analysis
• Stay up-to-date on the latest multimedia technologies and trends.
• Collaborate with other education staff to develop and implement new programs and initiatives.
• Verify that training participants have signed media consent/release forms on file
• Support the collection of participant testimonials about program delivery and impact

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree or two plus years of experience teaching
• Availability to teach once per week, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, from January 2026 through May 2026 (excluding holidays)
• Working knowledge of computing devices, including personal computer (PC) brands, Chromebooks, tablets, and their operating systems
• Able to provide basic technology troubleshooting when necessary
• Advanced proficiency with multimedia software and applications
• Screencasting and video editing experience a plus
• Prior knowledge of instructional design principles is a plus
• Work well with teenage learners
• Independent self-starter with a kind, approachable, and patient disposition
• Very strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An honest, insightful collaborator who can think strategically, drive analysis, and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Awareness of digital equity as a social justice issue
• Experience working with low-income populations and communities of color

Compensation and Application Process

Contractors will be paid a rate of $40 per hour. Everyone On encourages people from every background to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be contacted by email if they are selected to interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Everyone On values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Everyone On is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.