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Published 13 days ago

Volunteer Project Manager Lead

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers

    Description

    About the Company

    EthicWise AI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that equips middle and high school students to become creators, not just consumers of ethical AI knowledge. Through peer-to-peer learning, students engage in projects that explore fairness, bias, and responsibility in technology, transforming their creative work into educational resources for global peers. Our mission is to foster youth leadership in shaping a more ethical and inclusive digital future.

    About the Role

    We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager Lead to oversee project execution and guide our PM team. This role blends structured project governance with people leadership and is ideal for experienced PM professionals seeking to mentor and scale impact.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead planning, execution, and oversight of projects.
    • Mentor and guide Project Managers.
    • Manage risks, resources, and budgets.
    • Ensure high-quality reporting and stakeholder communication.
    • Step into active PM role when necessary.

    Qualifications

    • Proven project management experience.
    • Strong leadership and coaching ability.
    • Proficiency in ClickUp, Asana, Slack, and reporting tools.
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Adaptability in dynamic environments.

    Skills You Will Gain

    • Advanced portfolio and multi-project oversight experience
    • Strategic resource and budget allocation skills
    • Executive-level stakeholder communication expertise
    • Leadership coaching and team development skills
    • Governance and quality assurance mastery
    • Risk strategy and escalation management expertise
    • Performance analytics and reporting refinement
    • Experience bridging process-centric and people-centric leadership
    • Exposure to program-level decision-making

    Additional Details

    Familiarity with Google Looker, AI Prompting, Google Workspace, Google Meet, and Zoom is a plus.

    Time commitment & benefits

    • Time: Remote, flexible, and at least 6 month commitment.
    • Certified volunteer service hours: Use them for school or extracurricular requirements.
    • Resume builder: meaningful experience you can list on college and job applications.
    • Customized recommendation letter: strong contributors receive a tailored recommendation to support college or job applications.
    • Thought leadership & global impact: Show your thought leadership about artificial intelligence (AI) and educate students around the world.

    How to apply

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    San Francisco, CA, USA

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