Become a Volunteer

Why You Should Join the Mission

We recognize that our volunteers go above and beyond to support #LatinaGeeks in furthering its mission. Given the collective impact we are able to reach, it’s important for us to establish a reciprocal relationship with each and every one of our volunteers and supporters. Below are some of the opportunities we’d like to offer in gratitude of volunteer’s dedication and goodwill:

Current Leadership Openings

• Administrative Director
• Web Developer
• Social Media Designer

Scroll down to see all open volunteer roles.

Administrative Director Position Description

The Administrative Director manages and oversees nearly all the administrative responsibilities for the organization, reporting to the organization’s Executive Director. The position of Administrative Director involves strong leadership skills to inspire and lead volunteers, has a detailed knowledge of organizational records and the ability to keep a nonprofit organization sustainable by creating processes that can be shared with lead volunteers. An Administrative Director recruits and on-boards top-level volunteers and works with internal volunteers to understand the consumer base and competitive markets. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Recruits, on-boards, and trains chapter lead volunteers (i.e. Chapter President, Chapter Vice President, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer) 
• See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place 
• Encourage lead volunteer development and education, and assist volunteers in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization 
• Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse volunteer group of top-quality people 
• Conducts performance reviews of lead volunteers 
• Directly supervises and delegates duties to lead volunteers, marketing coordinator and digital strategist 
• Addresses and resolves any issues or problems with performance 
• Works with legal advisor to resolve any legal issues 
• Terminates volunteers as necessary

Administration 

• Serves as committee chair for the marketing committee to ensure advertising campaigns and other promotional events are executed 
• Maintain official records and documents to ensure compliance with all regulations 
• Oversees project timelines 
• Reimburses expenses (i.e. lead volunteers, vendors, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills  

• Education and/or Experience in Marketing, Business, Technology, or Nonprofit field required 
• Possesses detailed knowledge of #Latina Geeks mission and goals, including specific knowledge of programs and services 
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills by maintaining clear and effective communication. 
• Capable of managing a large budget 
• Demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively 
• Exhibits strong leadership skills (i.e. ability to motivate, guide, and create a positive organizational culture through transparency and high integrity leadership) 
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, and task facilitation 
• Capable of formulating and maintaining a network of business contacts 
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer programs like Word, Excel, and Power-Point 
• Exhibits ability to think creatively and analytically, possessing strong problem-solving skills 
• Familiar with state and federal regulations for proper management of organization 

Preferred Expertise 

• Has firsthand experience working with Latina/o communities and demonstrates cultural sensitivity to the needs of the population; ideally bilingual/bicultural 
• Extended experience in Business, Volunteer Management, Technology, or nonprofit fields 
• Experience running a multi-chapter national organization 

Perks and Benefits 

We recognize that our volunteers go above and beyond to support #LatinaGeeks’ in furthering its mission.  Given the collective impact we are able to reach, it is important for us to establish a reciprocal relationship with each and every one of our volunteers and supporters.  Below are some of the opportunities we want to offer in gratitude of volunteers’ dedication and good will: 

• Organization-sponsored continued education opportunities 
• On-going professional development activities 
• Mentoring activities to help grow individual leadership capacity 
• Network activation in Technology, Nonprofit, Education, and Business sectors 
• Public recognition for volunteering commitments and achievements 
• Invitation to exclusive networking and community events 

How to apply: Use the form on this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.

Web Developer Position Description 

We are looking for an outstanding Web Developer to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website. Web developer responsibilities include building our website from concept all the way to completion from the bottom up, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function.  

Responsibilities

• Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Creating website layout/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices 
• Integrating data from various back-end services and databases 
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs 
• Create and maintain software documentation 
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site 
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities 
• Update website with new plugins, updated software and content add-ons (ex: Events, Job Board, etc) Marketing team will provide text/copy. 

Skills

• Proven working experience in web programming 
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS 
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails 
• In depth experience with WordPress and its plugins 
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices 
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development 
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools 
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process 
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills 
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen 
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques. 
• Must be comfortable working in a startup type of environment 
• BS in computer science or a related field 

Work Location 

• Fully Remote 

Perks and Benefits 

We recognize that our volunteers go above and beyond to support #LatinaGeeks’ in furthering its mission. Given the collective impact we are able to reach, it is important for us to establish a reciprocal relationship with each and every one of our volunteers and supporters. Below are some of the opportunities we want to offer in gratitude of volunteers’ dedication and good will: 

• Organization-sponsored continued education opportunities 
• On-going professional development activities 
• Mentoring activities to help grow individual leadership capacity 
• Network activation in technology, nonprofit, education and business sectors 
• Public recognition for volunteering commitments and achievements 
• Invitation to exclusive networking and community events 

How to apply: Use the form on this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.

Social Media Designer Position Description

We are looking for a dynamic social media designer to be responsible for designing original content for online platforms. The responsibilities of a social media designer include designing graphics that can help attract new members and sponsors via social media. 

Applicant must be highly motivated, creative, and possess solid knowledge of marketing competencies. Applicant must be computer literate, highly organized, and able to work with little direction. 

Responsibilities 

• Producing original graphics to be posted on social media channels
• Increasing traffic and appealing to target audiences 
• Creating graphics for social media posts and event announcements to attract new members and sponsors 
• Measuring key performance indicators 

Social Media Designer Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design or Computer Sciences 
• Good communication skills 
• Creativity and graphic design skills 
• Proficiency in marketing disciplines 
• Must be self-motivated 
• Be able to produce original ideas 

Experience 

• Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred) 
• Marketing Industry: 1 year (Preferred) 

Work Location 

• Fully Remote 

Perks and Benefits 

We recognize that our volunteers go above and beyond to support #LatinaGeeks’ in furthering its mission. Given the collective impact we are able to reach, it is important for us to establish a reciprocal relationship with each and every one of our volunteers and supporters. Below are some of the opportunities we want to offer in gratitude of volunteers’ dedication and good will: 

• Organization-sponsored continued education opportunities 
• On-going professional development activities 
• Mentoring activities to help grow individual leadership capacity 
• Network activation in technology, nonprofit, education and business sectors 
• Public recognition for volunteering commitments and achievements 
• Invitation to exclusive networking and community events 

How to apply: Use the form on this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.