GitHub Admin & Training Support Lead

Vision: A world where all young adults are empowered to find, define, and follow their passion into the workforce or entrepreneurship, while influencing adults, validating the dreams of the next generation, and transforming communities and families from around the world.

Mission: To transform communities by inspiring young adults to leverage their passion through mentorships, collaborative events, and innovative workshops.

Volunteer with YourPassion1st: GitHub Admin & Training Support Lead

Position Overview

Are you passionate about technology, open-source collaboration, and empowering others with technical skills? Join YourPassion1st as our GitHub Admin & Training Support Lead! In this role, you'll manage our GitHub organization, support volunteers with version control training, and help build a culture of collaborative development within our team.

As a GitHub Admin & Training Support Lead, you'll serve as the technical resource for our volunteer teams, ensuring smooth repository management, providing guidance on best practices, and creating documentation to help volunteers navigate GitHub effectively. Your work will enable our organization to collaborate efficiently on projects while building technical capacity across our community.

Key Responsibilities

GitHub Administration:

• Manage and maintain YourPassion1st's GitHub organization and repositories
• Set up repositories, branches, and access permissions for various projects
• Monitor repository activity and ensure adherence to version control best practices
• Troubleshoot GitHub-related issues and provide technical support to team members
• Implement security measures and maintain repository hygiene

Training & Documentation:

• Develop and deliver training sessions on Git and GitHub fundamentals for volunteers
• Create clear, accessible documentation and tutorials for common Git workflows
• Provide one-on-one support to volunteers learning version control
• Design onboarding materials to help new volunteers get started with GitHub
• Stay updated on GitHub features and share relevant updates with the team

Collaboration & Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GitHub-related questions
• Facilitate collaborative workflows using pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking
• Support project leads in setting up effective repository structures
• Coordinate with other technical volunteers on development projects
• Foster a welcoming environment for volunteers at all technical skill levels

Who We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency with Git and GitHub (repositories, branches, pull requests, merges, etc.)
• Experience managing GitHub organizations or collaborative repositories
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Patient and supportive approach to teaching and mentoring
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Passion for open-source collaboration and YourPassion1st's mission
• Ability to create clear documentation and training materials
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to troubleshoot technical issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Pages, or other GitHub features
• Background in computer science, software development, or related field
• Previous experience training others on technical tools or concepts
• Familiarity with collaborative development workflows and best practices
• Knowledge of Markdown for documentation
• Experience working with nonprofit or volunteer organizations

Time Commitment

• Flexible schedule: approximately 3-5 hours per week
• Availability for occasional training sessions or workshops
• Responsive to urgent technical questions (within reasonable timeframes)

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing a real-world GitHub organization
• Opportunity to mentor and develop technical skills in others
• Experience working with a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Portfolio-building project management experience
• Connection with a community of passionate volunteers
• Professional development in technical leadership and training