Tech Professional Mentor

Why: 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.

Who: 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 on 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.

• This is a volunteer role, there is no monetary compensation for this role. 
• 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 implementing procedures and strategies according to the strategic objectives of Thaddeus
• Devising evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determining the areas of improvement
• Developing and managing general training and opportunities for your department staff
• Participating in group and individual mentoring, and maintaining 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

• 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

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, The Thaddeus Resource Center. 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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