Technical Lead (Documentation)

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If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply here after submitting your application via VolunteerMatch:
https://greenstand.org/contribute/volunteer

We are looking for support on the Greenstand documentation project!

Organization Overview:

Greenstand is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Alaska, United States. Our focus is alleviating poverty and combatting climate change through technology. Greenstand helps rural farmers earn income by planting and tracking trees, which are turned into Impact Tokens for trading in the Treetracker app. Treetracker by Greenstand is an open-source application that verifies tree planting initiatives, making reforestation efforts transparent and accountable.

Volunteer Description:

Greenstand seeks a technical and organized individual to help with the overall management of the software documentation team. Work with us to develop and implement documentation standards, write and review documentation, and manage the documentation process to help Greenstand achieve its mission. This role is ideal for leaders who comprehend technical jargon, simplify complex ideas, and relate to people from all backgrounds and skill levels. This 12-month project is perfect for professionals who work independently, as part of cross-functional teams, and are passionate about contributing to a purpose-driven mission. Join us today if you share our enthusiasm!

Scope:

• Develop and implement documentation standards.
• Write and review documentation.
• Manage the documentation process from start to finish.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that documentation is aligned with the needs of all stakeholders.

We are also seeking volunteers with experience in the following:

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• People Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Reliable
• Project Management
• Basic Computer Skills
• Google Workspace
• Slack
  

Qualifications:

Ability to learn and navigate:
- Github and Gitbook and the interactions between the two.
- Privacy settings on Gitbook
- Organization in Github.

Preferred qualification

• 3+ years of experience in software documentation.
• Documentation certification is a plus.
• Mastery of written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Strong understanding of software development and documentation principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available for 15 hours/week and weekend status updates.

If you are a passionate and self-motivated individual looking to contribute 15 hours per week to make a difference in the world, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Please send your resume and a cover letter to talent@greenstand.org .