Chief Technology Officer

Job description: Chief Technology Officer (Unpaid/Volunteer)

About the Organization:

Apex Workforce & Talent Foundation is a 100% remote nonprofit dedicated to developing future professionals through structured educational experiences. Through the Apex Talent Initiative Academy, participants gain hands-on exposure to real organizational leadership, systems, and accountability while supporting mission-driven operations.

Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to oversee the organization's technology strategy, digital infrastructure, and information systems. The CTO will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology solutions that support the Foundation's mission, operational efficiency, workforce development initiatives, and internship programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for leveraging technology to advance nonprofit operations and workforce development. This individual will collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and interns to identify technology needs, improve digital processes, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure the organization's technology resources align with its strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and recommend a technology strategy aligned with the Foundation's mission, goals, and long-term objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, software platforms, and digital tools to improve organizational performance.
• Advise executive leadership on technology investments, infrastructure, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Establish technology policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to use automation and artificial intelligence to improve productivity and streamline operations.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Oversee the selection, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of technology systems and software applications.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools for communication, collaboration, project management, data management, and workflow automation.
• Ensure technology systems remain reliable, accessible, and secure
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues affecting staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Maintain documentation for technology systems, configurations, processes, and user procedures.
• Support appropriate access controls, user permissions, multifactor authentication, and secure account management.
• Help safeguard confidential employee, intern, applicant, donor, volunteer, and organizational data.
• Recommend data backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Promote compliance with applicable privacy, data protection, and information security requirements.
• Lead or coordinate technology projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, priorities, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams
• Evaluate project outcomes and ensure solutions meet organizational needs.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to technology interns and volunteers.
• Assign and coordinate technology-related projects based on organizational priorities and individual skill sets.
• Establish expectations for project quality, documentation, accountability, and timely completion.
• Help interns develop practical technical skills and gain experience working on organizational technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program OR- recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Experience in technology leadership, IT management, software development, systems administration, cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud-based applications, software platforms, and technology implementation.
• Experience evaluating technology solutions and aligning them with organizational objectives.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with teams, and provide strategic guidance.
• Commitment to the mission of a nonprofit organization and an interest in workforce development, education, or professional mentorship.

Volunteer Commitment & Expectations

• Serve in an unpaid volunteer capacity in accordance with the Foundation's policies and leadership expectations.
• Establish a mutually agreed-upon schedule and communicate availability to executive leadership.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide updates on assigned technology initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational data security and access policies.
• Complete agreed-upon projects and responsibilities within established timelines.
• Maintain professional conduct and act in the best interests of the Foundation.
• Support the development of sustainable technology processes that can be maintained as the organization grows.

Note: This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

APEX Workforce & Talent Foundation is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment. Qualified candidates will be considered based on relevant skills, experience, leadership ability, and commitment to the Foundation's mission.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Work Location: Remote