Volunteer Technology Director (Remote)

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• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, and as a Director, you are required to contribute a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Director must be willing to attend the meeting in EST Timezone and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
• STW(tm) will provide a "letter of recommendation" to interns, students & professionals who can showcase outstanding performance for school/university credit and professional references.

About Us:

Save the Water(tm) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct water research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water, and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impacts. STW (tm) also offers educational programs to excite young minds about water science.

Our volunteers are diverse professionals from all over the world bringing their knowledge and experience to STW (tm) because we care deeply about our communities and water resources. We learn and collaborate in an open and empowering work environment to find long-term solutions to the water contamination problem. Our vision is "Contamination free, healthy water for all."

To learn more about Save the Water(tm), please visit www.savethewater.org.

The Role:

• Manages and supports the Technology Group to improve the look, usability, functionality and SEO ranking of our website.

What you will be responsible for......

• Oversee the department of an average of 5-15 volunteers and interns, promoting the growth of followers and visitors to the website (SEO) in order to obtain advertising sponsors and donations.
• Delegate work to the Web Analyst Project Leader, UX Development Project Leader and Webmaster Project Leader.
• Plan and conduct monthly Technology Group meetings, including sending agenda, taking meeting minutes, and follow up.
• Communicate monthly (at minimum) to Vice President(s).
• Communicate to the President and other Directors, as needed.
• Promote the growth of followers and visitors to the website (SEO) in order to obtain advertising sponsors and donations.
• Provide Monthly Report to Vice President(s).
• Provide Quarterly Objectives for your Group a minimum of two (2) weeks before the start of each quarter.
• Attend Quarterly Operations Meetings.
• Communicate with HR on open positions, hiring and resignation processes, and other procedures as requested.
• Interview volunteer candidates and provide training for new volunteers.
• Provide ongoing coaching and assistance for active volunteers.
• Manage Project Leaders and Volunteers.
• Manage and keep operational documents current, including the SOP manual.
• Assist in developing procedures & documents for the organization.
• Complete the timesheet audit for the Associate Directors each month.
• Should be able to attend meetings as scheduled in the EST timezone.

Apply Now if you have....

• PhD or Masters degree completed or comparable work experience (at least 5 years or more full time paid corporate/ non - profit work experience).
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in the Technology sector.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in WordPress.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please send your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org . We would love to hear from you!

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