Work Prep Coordinator

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 13, 2025. Responsibilities • Providing support and guidance to a cohort of up to 120 participants through the Work Prep program • Managing onboarding of participants two weeks pre-program • Managing all participant communications: responding to and tracking inbound, using templates to send reminders, announcements etc. • Providing Zoom and logistical support to participants and corporate partners • Tracking attendance and assignment submissions 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 in program: • 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 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 Coordinator’s discretion provided that they are finished by the specified deadline • Hour Requirements: • 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 • 1 year of experience working with college-aged students or young adults • Experience with students in college or a job readiness program preferred • Experience with logistically hosting on Zoom (playing music, creating and managing breakout rooms, etc.) • Experience with tracking and reporting basic data (i.e. attendance percentages) • Experience working in a collaborative environment • Confident in ability to quickly learn and navigate new platforms • Service-minded with a helpful approach • Meticulous attention to detail • Proactive, candid communicator • Reliable, strong internet connection and access to a computer (one will not be provided) • 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 • GWC Alumni encouraged to apply