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Digital Project Manager
ORGANIZATION: Book Bytes: Tales That Spark
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Company Overview:
Book Bytes: Tales That Spark is a philanthropic initiative focused on providing free, culturally inclusive reading materials to underprivileged children in South Africa. Our mission is to ignite a love for reading and empower young minds through storytelling.
Job Summary:
We’re seeking an organized and driven Digital Project Manager to oversee the teams working on our mobile app development and website updates. This role involves ensuring project milestones are met, conducting regular team meetings, and keeping projects on track. If you have experience in project management and a passion for literacy and education, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the teams responsible for mobile app development and website updates.
Ensure projects meet deadlines and align with organizational goals.
Conduct regular meetings with teams to track progress, address challenges, and maintain momentum.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, developers, and testers to support their work.
Create project timelines, assign tasks, and monitor overall progress.
Communicate project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Ensure all digital outputs align with the organization’s mission and vision.
Qualifications:
Experience in project management, preferably in app or web development projects.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Airtable, or similar).
Ability to lead and motivate a remote, volunteer-based team.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Passion for education, literacy, and making a positive impact.
Why Join Us?
Gain hands-on experience managing impactful tech projects for a mission-driven organization.
Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team committed to improving literacy in South Africa.
Enhance your project management skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Be part of creating digital tools that make education accessible and inclusive.
NB: Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer role.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to bookbytes.project@gmail.com.
Disclaimer:
Please ensure you follow the application instructions carefully.
Only submissions with both a resume (CV) and cover letter sent to the provided email will be reviewed. Applications submitted via the "I want to help" button or those that do not meet the outlined requirements will not be considered.
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About Book Bytes: Tales That Spark
Location:
19 Fickle Road, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal 4000, ZA
Mission Statement
Our mission is to ignite a love for literacy in children worldwide by providing free access to recorded readings of short children's stories through our fundraising project. We empower communities to support local libraries in need, ensuring that every child has access to the transformative power of books.
Description
Book Bytes: Tales That Spark is a philanthropic initiative committed to providing free reading materials to underprivileged children in South Africa.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Website Project Management
- Program Management
- Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Project Management
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible