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Girls Who Code is seeking a Work Prep Coordinator for a part-time, remote position to support college-aged women and non-binary participants in enhancing their career skills within the tech industry. The role involves managing participant communications, providing logistical support, and ensuring a smooth onboarding and program experience.

Responsibilities: Manage participant onboarding, communications, and logistics for the Work Prep program, including providing support for synchronous sessions on Zoom and tracking attendance and assignments.

Skills: Experience working with college students, competency in Zoom hosting, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have experience with job readiness programs, a familiarity with the tech industry, and a proactive communication style; GWC Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Location: This role is fully remote, with no additional travel required.

Compensation: $25 - $25 / Hourly

The Girls Who Code Work Prep program is a three week program for college-aged women and non-binary participants who are pursuing careers in the tech industry. Designed to build career skills and confidence, Work Prep offers participants practical, hands-on experience with a specific company’s unique technology, processes, employees, and culture. Participants virtually engage in synchronous sessions two times a week that give them a deep dive into different topics and technical experiences and complete asynchronous tasks in between sessions. This program is intended to spark participants’ professional growth.

This is a part time (up to 20 hours per week), remote, temporary position starting 4/7/25 and ending 8/1/25.

Please note: Interviews for these positions will not begin until after January 13, 2025.

Responsibilities

Providing support and guidance to a cohort of up to 120 participants through the Work Prep program
Managing onboarding of participants two weeks pre-program
Managing all participant communications: responding to and tracking inbound, using templates to send reminders, announcements etc.
Providing Zoom and logistical support to participants and corporate partners
Tracking attendance and assignment submissions

Key dates and estimated hours:

Candidates must be able to commit to both Work Prep rounds and must be available at the following synchronous times in program:
Round 1: May 28th-June 16th
Synchronous sessions on Mondays/Wednesdays from 3:30-6 pm ET
Round 2: July 8th - July 24th
Synchronous sessions on Tuesday/Thursdays from 3:30-6 pm ET
Candidates must have the ability to commit to the hour requirements below. (Hours include synchronous Zoom meetings and asynchronous tasks)
The amount of synchronous meeting time expected week by week varies as outlined below
All required meetings will be scheduled between 2 and 6 pm ET Monday-Friday
Asynchronous tasks may be completed at the Coordinator’s discretion provided that they are finished by the specified deadline
Hour Requirements:
4/7-4/25: Onboarding Training Sessions and Tasks ~ 10 hours/week (2 hrs/week synchronous time)
4/28-5/28: Pre-Program Prep Time ~ 15 hours/week (2 hours/week synchronous time)
5/28-7/24: In Program Work Time ~ 20 hours/week (6 hours/week synchronous time)
7/28-8/1: Post-Program Wrap Up ~10 hours (2 hours synchronous time)

Qualifications

1 year of experience working with college-aged students or young adults
Experience with students in college or a job readiness program preferred
Experience with logistically hosting on Zoom (playing music, creating and managing breakout rooms, etc.)
Experience with tracking and reporting basic data (i.e. attendance percentages)
Experience working in a collaborative environment
Confident in ability to quickly learn and navigate new platforms
Service-minded with a helpful approach
Meticulous attention to detail
Proactive, candid communicator
Reliable, strong internet connection and access to a computer (one will not be provided)
Passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience or knowledge of the tech industry, computer science, or adjacent fields (preferred)
Coding experience is not required
GWC Alumni encouraged to apply

$25 - $25 an hour

Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.

Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.

GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact hr@girlswhocode.com

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