Soft Circuits Workshop Lead - Denver
ORGANIZATION: ChickTech
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We are looking for a volunteer for the local chapter of ChickTech in Denver. This opportunity would be to put on a workshop around Arduinos (soft circuits) technology. Examples would be creating and programming interactive soft circuits using a provided object (handbag) or an item from home (hat, vest, or stuffed animal).
Our ideal leader will have some or all of the below:
- Experience with hardware and Arduino technology
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills, ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- The ability to work in a collaborative style and move others to action by planning, motivating and organizing work tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills that establish and maintain credibility and relationships
- Event Planning experience
Key responsibilities include:
- Build and facilitate workshop for Arduino technology
The main objectives:
- Provide and oversee comprehensive documentation to help identify best practices and keep the events in line with the organization’s mission and philosophy.
- Be responsible for working with your team of ChickTechies to cover what you need to be successful.
- Create quality reports and presentations as needed.
- Attend ChickTech meetings and facilitate communication between leadership team members.
Time Commitment: 2 hour per week leading with a workshop weekend in January, 2018 that is 2 days.
Contact: Melissa Schwass, Denver Chapter Volunteer Director, melissa.schwass@chicktech.org
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About ChickTech
Location:
107 SE Washington St, Suite 211, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
ChickTech is dedicated to retaining women and non-binary people in the technology workforce and increasing the number of people of marginalized genders pursuing technology-based careers.
Description
ChickTech is a multi-generational community helping each other become technology creators. We facilitate hands-on technology-centric events and mentorship to empower, support, and increase the confidence of girls, women, and non-binary folks. Through our programs, we build community, empower participants to see themselves as leaders, and provide networking and mentoring opportunities in the rapidly growing tech industry.
As a mostly volunteer-run non-profit, we are always searching for partners who would like to get involved through donations of expertise, volunteer time, in-kind, funding, or just by helping to get the word out.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
Platte StreetDenver, CO 80202
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2017
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours per week
- Will need to be available both Saturday, 1/20 and Sunday, 1/21 for the Soft Circuits Workshop