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8 people are interested
Director of Technology (Volunteer Board of Directors)
ORGANIZATION: Capoeira Social Project
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8 people are interested
Director of Technology - Capoeira Social Project
Description :
We are looking for an experienced Director of Technology to oversee all IT (Information Technology) functions in our company. An excellent director is very knowledgeable in IT and computer systems. As a small organization there will not be a need for day-to-day interaction with this board position. They have a solid technical background while able to manage and motivate people. The ideal candidate will be experienced in creating and implementing IT policies and systems that will meet objectives. The goal is to ensure IT systems and people are effective and functioning within the limits of budget, time and specifications of the company.
Responsibilities :
- Developing and overseeing SMART goals for hardware, software, and storage
- Creating and Maintaining company’s website
- Identifying and eliminating security vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security
- Communicating with the technology team and other departments as collaboration requires
- Forecast, plan, research and select new technologies enabling company to attain business goals.
- Negotiate and manage critical vendor relationships to maximize value and timeliness of external innovations. NPO status brings benefits.
- Identify and investigate advanced technologies offering company significant technical and financial benefits.
- Determining business requirements for IT systems
- Directing and supporting the implementation of new software and hardware
- Identifying and recommending new technology solutions
- Coordinating IT activities to ensure data availability and network services with as little downtime as necessary
- Overseeing departmental finances, including budgeting and forecasting
- Implementing executive policies
Requirements :
- Proven experience as IT director or similar role
- BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus
- Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
- Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
- Experience in controlling information technology budget
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication abilities
More opportunities with Capoeira Social Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Capoeira Social Project
Location:
918 S. Curley Street, (admin only), Baltimore, MD 21224, US
Mission Statement
Capoeira Social Project (CSP) is an educational non-profit organization that provides martial, performing, visual and linguistic arts programing through the lens of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, and movement form. Capoeira Social Project has been established for the purpose of providing instruction to the greater Mid-Atlantic area, with a specific focus on underprivileged youth (ages 7-18, or grades 2-12) of Baltimore City, with affiliates in Belo Horizonte, MG - Brasil. Instruction focuses on the physical aspects of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dances: Cocos, Sambas, Maculele, Frevo. There is an innate musical aspect to these art forms and as such, the necessary musical (both vocal and instrumental) accompaniment is also be taught. The historical origins of the arts are also an integral part of the instruction. Through this organization, participants also gain understanding of the historical, philosophical, and lyrical significances of these cultural arts.
Description
With affiliates in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Capoeira Social Project brings the Afro-Brazilian martial art and movement form to school-aged youth in Baltimore, MD and connects schools and events throughout the DMV to the benefits with workshops and open classes.
In our visual arts programs participants learn to paint, stain, and pyrography wood, and basketweaving to create musical instruments. They also learn the art of screen printing to create uniforms, costumes, and fundraising campaigns.
The nature of capoeira/dance/music training provides innumerable benefits for young minds in often-overlooked communities, incorporating elements of physical education, history, music, language, and social cooperation in a single martial art practice.
Instructors emphasize the integrated benefits during lessons, including improvements to physical health in children, cognitive enrichment through second language acquisition, development of motor skills and coordination through musical instruction, cultural engagement and exchange, and continuous reinforcement of various academic concepts.
Through training of these arts, participants gain strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, rhythm, self awareness and self confidence.
Capoeira Social Project is dedicated to a justice-based approach to distribution of community resources and focuses its operations in under-resourced communities in Baltimore, with the long-term goal of improving educational attainment and life course outcomes for members of the communities it serves.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Baltimore, MD 21224
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2021
SKILLS
- Technical Writing
- Website Programming
- Program Management
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Resource Development / Management
- Analytics
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- As a voluntary board of director position we desire a commitment of at least a year of involvement. Quarterly meetings and meeting established time constrained objectives are the primary commitments. Note: Not a 40hr/week position
- Currently, we ask each of our board of directors to try to meet a $2,000/year donation/fundraising goal.