Work Prep Lead

Girls Who Code • Full-time • Remote • $30 / hour • 3w ago

The Girls Who Code Work Prep program is a three week program for college-aged women and non-binary participants who are pursuing careers in the tech industry. Designed to build career skills and confidence, Work Prep offers participants practical, hands-on experience with a specific company’s unique technology, processes, employees, and culture. Participants virtually engage in synchronous sessions two times a week that give them a deep dive into different topics and technical experiences and complete asynchronous tasks in between sessions. This program is intended to spark participants’ professional growth.

This is a part time (up to 20 hours per week), remote, temporary position starting 4/7/25 and ending 8/1/25.

Please note: Interviews for these positions will not begin until after January 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:

Leading a cohort of up to 120 participants through the Work Prep program
Managing the preparation of all participant-facing materials by updating and copy editing templates
Updating documentation for program implementation with partner-specific information
Copy editing and ensuring alignment with the curriculum for all participant-facing communications
Facilitating all virtual synchronous sessions (twice a week for three weeks)
Providing logistical support to participants and corporate partners
Leading weekly meetings and pre-session check-ins with corporate partners to prepare volunteers, speakers, and partner materials
Escalating participant and partner concerns or issues as needed

Key Dates and Estimated Hours:

Candidates must be able to commit to both Work Prep rounds and must be available at the following synchronous times to lead the sessions.
Round 1: May 28th-June 16th
Synchronous sessions on Mondays/Wednesdays from 3:30-6 pm ET
Round 2: July 8th - July 24th
Synchronous sessions on Tuesday/Thursdays from 3:30-6 pm ET
Candidates must have the ability to commit to the hour requirements below. (Hours include synchronous Zoom meetings and asynchronous tasks)
The amount of synchronous meeting time on Zoom expected week by week varies as outlined below
All required meetings will be scheduled between 2 and 6 pm ET Monday-Friday
Asynchronous tasks may be completed at the Lead’s discretion provided that they are finished by the specified deadline
4/7-4/25: Onboarding Training Sessions and Tasks ~ 10 hours/week (2 hrs/week synchronous time)
4/28-5/28: Pre-Program Prep Time ~ 15 hours/week (2 hours/week synchronous time)
5/28-7/24: In Program Work Time ~ 20 hours/week (6 hours/week synchronous time)
7/28-8/1: Post-Program Wrap Up ~10 hours (2 hours synchronous time)

Qualifications:

3 years of experience working with groups of college aged students or young adults (classes, workshops, events, etc.)
Experience with students in college or a job readiness program preferred
Experience with facilitating large group activities and discussions virtually on Zoom
Ability to foster a welcoming, engaging and brave space for young adults
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Experience working in a collaborative environment
Experience working with corporate partners
Confident in ability to quickly learn and navigate new platforms
Reliable, strong internet connection and access to a computer (one will not be provided)
Service-minded with a helpful approach
Proactive, candid communicator
Passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience or knowledge of the tech industry, computer science, or adjacent fields (preferred)
Coding experience is not required