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

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San Diego Chapter Treasurer Position Description

The chapter treasurer works with the chapter president and chapter vice president to execute on strategic plan and implement regular activities of the chapter effectively.   

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensures that the chapter follows all #LatinaGeeks policies and procedures 
• Ensures chapter annual plan and budget are on file with the #LatinaGeeks home office 
• Supports chapter president with the collection of chapter advisory board donations and reporting 

 Financial Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages chapter budget, expenses, donations, etc. 
• In collaboration with the president, develops a strategy and plan to engage businesses and citizens to support the cause or mission of the organization 
• Work with marketing coordinator to encourage community members to set up automatic recurring donations, and support and promote #LatinaGeeks’ annual appeal to chapter members 

• Work with secretary to maintain the confidentiality of all individual member donations and contact information 

 Minimum Skills and Qualifications 

• Ability to convey a vision of #LatinaGeeks’ strategic future to volunteers and donors 
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups 

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills by maintaining clear and effective communication. 
• Demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively 
• Strong organizational abilities  
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Exhibits ability to think creatively and analytically, possessing strong problem-solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Has first-hand experience working with Latina communities and demonstrates cultural sensitivity to the needs of the population; ideally bilingual/bicultural 
• Education and/or professional experience in business, technology, or nonprofit 
• Experience or ease of working in a start-up nonprofit environment 
• Experience or ease of working remotely with teams 

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.