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About Us: We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful! The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. Description: The Volunteer Master will be responsible for mentoring the Operations and Technical interns at Thaddeus. Responsibilities: Work closely with Operations and Technical interns to help them achieve their goals. This involves removing any obstacles that are blocking the team’s progress ensuring that team members have the resources they need to complete their goals Facilitate the scrum process, which involves organizing and leading the stand-up meetings and sprint planning meetings Facilitate communication between the development team and the product owner. This involves ensuring that everyone has the information they need to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner Responsible for removing any obstacles that are preventing the team from completing their work. This involves working with the team to identify and prioritize the obstacles and then taking action to remove them Work closely with the product owner to ensure that the product backlog is properly maintained and that the team is working on the highest priority items. Help team members understand the importance of collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering value to the customer Responsible for continuously improving the scrum process. This involves reflecting on the team’s performance, identifying areas for improvement, and then implementing changes to the process to address those areas Requirements: Have completed a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science/Engineering or related studies 5+ years’ experience working in IT, business management or a related field Knowledge of Agile and excellent technical knowledge Experience with content management and/or project management systems Experience in teaching and coaching Possess strong personal integrity and ethical principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task Time Commitment and Working Conditions: The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely 5 hrs./week including mandatory meetings 1-year minimum Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings: Weekly All Staff Meeting: Tuesdays 9-10 AM PST Weekly Tech Department Meetings: Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM PST *** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***
Date Posted: 2024-11-25
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us: We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful! The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. Location: Remote Description: Thaddeus Resource Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Scrum Master to join its web development team. The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices and processes, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within web development projects. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality web solutions that support the organization's mission and goals. **The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely. ** Responsibilities: Serve as the Scrum Master for our web development team, guiding them in the adoption and execution of Agile methodologies, including Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Coach and mentor interns and staff on Agile principles and practices, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities within the Scrum framework and fostering a culture of collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement. Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment on project goals, priorities, and timelines. Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to maintain and prioritize the product backlog for web development projects. Identify and address impediments or blockers that hinder the progress of the web development team, working proactively to resolve issues. Track and report on key Agile metrics related to web development projects, such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team health indicators, providing visibility into project progress and performance and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Meet regularly with the web development team to reflect on past sprints, identify areas for improvement, and implement actionable changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the web development team and across the organization. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, web development, or a related field. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master in a web development environment. Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with experience implementing Scrum or other Agile methodologies in web development projects. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and teams. Experience with web development technologies and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React or Angular. Familiarity with web development best practices, including responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimization. Commitment to the mission and values of Thaddeus Resource Center and a passion for leveraging technology to drive positive social impact. Time commitment: 5 hrs/week including mandatory meetings 1-year minimum Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings: All staff meetings: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST Tech dept meetings: Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM PST *** We are an equal-opportunity employer. ***
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us: We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful! The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. Location: Remote Description:Thaddeus Resource Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master to join its software development team. The Scrum Master will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile practices and processes, promoting collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within software development projects. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of the organization and the communities it serves. **The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely. ** Responsibilities: Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, guiding them in the adoption and execution of Agile principles and practices, including Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities within the Scrum framework and fostering a culture of collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement. Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment on project goals, priorities, and timelines. Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the highest-priority features and user stories and is appropriately groomed and refined. Identify and address impediments or blockers that hinder the progress of the development team, working proactively to resolve issues and escalate as needed to ensure smooth and efficient project execution. Track and report on key Agile metrics, such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team health indicators, providing visibility into project progress and performance and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Meet regularly with the software development team to reflect on past sprints, identify areas for improvement, and implement actionable changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the development team and across the organization, promoting transparency, trust, and open communication. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master in a software development environment. Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with experience implementing Scrum or other Agile methodologies. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and teams. Proven ability to lead and coach Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Rally, or VersionOne. Commitment to the mission and values of Thaddeus Resource Center and a passion for leveraging technology to drive positive social impact. Time commitment: 5 hrs/week including mandatory meetings 1-year minimum Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings: All staff meetings: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST Tech dept meetings: Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM PST *** We are an equal-opportunity employer. ***
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us: We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful! The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. Location: Remote Description: Thaddeus Resource Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join its team. The Product Owner will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the features and functionality of various products and services to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that align with the organization's mission and objectives. **The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely. ** Responsibilities: Collaborating with prospective users and clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements Defining the vision for the team’s product Creating a product roadmap based on this vision Managing the product backlog and prioritizing them based on changing requirements Overseeing all stages of product creation including design and development Developing user stories Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process Liaising with the product team and end-users to deliver updates Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints R equirements: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or social services organization. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience working in Agile environments and using tools such as Jira or Trello. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to translate business needs and user requirements into clear and actionable product plans and specifications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and make data-driven decisions. Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and practices is a plus. Experience in the social services sector or working with vulnerable populations is desirable but not required. Time commitment: 5 hrs/week including mandatory meetings 1-year minimum Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings: All staff meetings: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST Tech dept meetings: Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM PST *** We are an equal-opportunity employer. ***
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us: We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful! The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. Location: Remote Description: The Volunteer Tech Professional Mentor's primary goal is to guide the organization's tech staff and interns. They will utilize their expertise in technology, software development, and IT operations to empower their mentees. **The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely. ** Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor 5 to 10 interns in the Tech department Work closely with developers, designers, and system administrators Assist in planning and executing tech projects Oversee and assist in various development and operations of the Tech department, including but not limited to: Monitoring specific group projects (e.g., app and web development) Advancing interns' skillset in terms of web and software development Designing and impl ementing procedures and strategies according to the strategic objectives of Thaddeus. Devising evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determining the areas of improvement Develop and manage general training and opportunities for your department staff Participate in group and individual mentoring, and maintain strong relationships with staff and the community Administer support and guidance to the executive director, fellow management, and other staff when complex and sensitive questions/issues arise Requirements: Background in software development, IT, or related fields Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science/Engineering or related studies 5+ years experience working in IT or a related field Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, web design, and software development Advanced comprehension of programming languages (Python and Java experience REQUIRED ) Possess strong personal integrity and ethical principles Possess strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task Time commitment: 5 hrs./week including mandatory meetings 1-year minimum Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings All staff meeting: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST Tech department meetings: Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM PST *** We are an equal-opportunity employer. ***
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
