Join the founding team
We’re a US-based nonprofit founded in 2022, dedicated to creating inclusive tech communities through equitable access to mentorship, education, and career opportunities. As passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds, we strive to level the tech playing field.
This unpaid opportunity allows you to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
Volunteer positions available
Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a motivated Chief Development Officer to lead our fundraising and earned income strategy and team. This role is a unique opportunity to operate within a startup-like environment in the nonprofit tech sector. Your contribution will not only accelerate your professional development but also offer profound satisfaction as you directly impact lives. You’ll build and lead a dedicated fundraising (development) team, guiding them towards fulfilling our mission through finding the partnerships and funds we need to increase our impact sustainably.
Product Manager
The product manager will lead the gathering and prioritizing of product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, marketing, design and operations to ensure customer satisfaction goals are met.
Micro Video Creator
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Micro Video Creator to produce engaging short-form videos that capture our brand’s message and connect with our audience. This role will focus on crafting compelling video content for social media platforms and other digital channels.
Volunteer Program Manager: Chicago TechPath Alliance
We’re building a small on-the-ground team of volunteers to help lead the Chicago Alliance. The Program Manager will lead this team and ensure the program is a success. In this role, you will liaise with and be supported by national volunteers, helping to build and iterate on this pilot program and initiative.
Full-Stack Developer
We are looking for several driven full-stack developers to join our team at Wevise. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a startup-like environment in the tech sector. Your involvement will not only be a significant boost to your professional growth but also a fulfilling experience as you witness your efforts positively impacting lives. You’ll be joining a dev team of 6-8 other developers.
Wevise Mentor
Help shape the future of tech through mentorship! Of our current mentees, 28% are women or non-binary, 26% are from a marginalized racial or ethnic group, and 39% are first-generation college students. Connect with your younger self and offer the guidance you wish you had. Help others with similar lived experiences overcome barriers to build a fulfilling career.
Volunteer Director of Engineering
We are looking for a passionate and experienced technology leader to join our team as the Volunteer Technology Team Lead. In this critical role, you will work collaboratively with the CTO to ensure that the organization continues to move in the right direction technically while effectively supporting volunteer developers in their work.
Volunteer Program Director
As the Program Director, you will be leading programs and architecting the futures of diverse individuals in technology. You will own the process for developing innovative programs like our on-demand mentorship platform, directly impacting individuals’ lives and careers. This is where strategy meets heart and where your leadership can ignite progressive growth. While we currently have a platform-focused team, you’ll be designing and building the rest of the Program team.
Volunteer Corporate Partnerships Manager
As the Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with corporate partners and sponsors to secure financial and in-kind support for Wevise’s initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with a background in sales, business development, or partnership management—especially within the tech industry—who is passionate about leveraging their skills to drive social impact.
Volunteer Digital Marketing Specialist
In this role, you will be responsible for creating content in partnership with the social media specialists, sending out monthly email newsletters, and creating and executing an organic SEO growth strategy to improve our search engine ranking and drive traffic to our website, along with other tasks as needed. This Digital Marketing Specialist candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience. Although these are volunteer positions, the experience and opportunity to work with a startup in the tech industry will be invaluable for your career, and watching your work change lives will be incredibly rewarding!
Last Updated: February 13, 2024
