AI App Development Project Manager Volunteer

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Updates in Striven: Regularly update the SELENA App project status in Striven, providing clear and concise updates, including relevant dates and information in the Notes section.
• Weekly Team Meetings: Organize and lead weekly team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps. Set clear agendas, invite all relevant team members, and create recurring events on the Striven calendar for easy tracking.
• Task Assignments and Deadlines: Review activities and deadlines with each team member during team meetings. Assign tasks with clear deadlines in Striven to ensure accountability and progress tracking.
• One-to-One Meetings: Conduct one-to-one meetings with team members at least once a month. Use these meetings to address individual concerns, provide feedback, and maintain an up-to-date project plan in the project hub within Striven.
• SELENA Curriculum Familiarity: Ensure all team members are familiar with the SELENA App's curriculum and goals. Develop project objectives that align with advancing the app's development and impact.
• Proactive Support and Training: Proactively offer assistance to other departments when necessary. Consistently provide training opportunities to enhance staff members' skills and understanding of the project.
• Communication and Reporting: Maintain regular communication with your direct supervisor, keeping them informed about project progress, challenges, and milestones. Encourage team members to adopt open communication practices as well.
• HR Coordination: If additional staff is required for the project, coordinate with the HR department to initiate the hiring process. Keep the team informed of any updates related to the recruitment process.

Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful IT project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using project management tools like Striven for task assignments, progress tracking, and documentation.
• An analytical mindset to review and interpret business data, identify trends, and suggest improvements.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to overcome challenges and ensure project success.
• Understanding of IT development processes and familiarity with app development lifecycles.