Looking to get involved? Want to build a portion of your resume? Maybe you want to be a part of
an awesome group of people? Then consider volunteering with us!
Harvard in Tech Seattle is a volunteer-based organization with people from around the world! We
have opportunities for people with all backgrounds! Check out our open roles and connect with us
if you want to join our diverse team!
Open Volunteer Opportunities
iOS App Designer & Developer
Design and build applications for the iOS platform.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Collaborate with a team to define, design, and deploy new features.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
Interacting with different departments within the organization regarding new
deployments.
Contributing to the development of project schedules and workflows.
Full-Stack Developer
Participating in the design and creation of scalable software.
Writing clean, functional code on the front- and back-end.
Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.
Can understand end to end flow of the website and system in general.
Can solve technical challenges of our team
WordPress Expert
Practical experience with WordPress.
Can understand what templates to use.
Expert in features and designs of WordPress.
Knows alternative options other than WordPress too.
Web Developer
Should have prior experience building websites for corporations or as a freelancer.
Hand on expertise on developing websites from scratch.
Can help us follow best practices to follow when hosting a website.
Can understand the security threats associated with websites and how to mitigate
them.
Create and test applications for websites.
Must be a great team player and know how to collaborate with others
Present design specs
Work with graphics and other designers.
Troubleshoot website problems
Maintain and update websites
Monitor website traffic
Software Architect
Provide experienced leadership and technical direction.
Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its
technologies.
Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns, makes high-level design
choices and enforce technical standards, including software coding standards, tools,
and platforms.
Accountable for platform features, from prioritization to design to release.
Own the full software development lifecycle.
Understanding of various coding methods and computer languages.
Data modeling and database design experience.
UI Designer
Must be a creative thinker
Create, improve and use wireframes, prototypes, style guides, user flows, and
effectively communicate your interaction ideas using any of these methods.
Be a great team player, experienced in working with agile teams
Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, etc.
Be a great team player, experienced in working with agile teams
Technical program Manager
Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage
complex projects with significant bottom line impact
Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide
compelling capabilities for Harvard in Tech Seattle that helps them succeed in their
business goals.
Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach
for new product development
Project management - prioritization, planning of projects and features, Stakeholder
management and tracking of external commitments
Create management, communication plans and processes.
Analyze and develop procedures for management and technical duties.
Participate in how staff is allocated for the project.
Brainstorm and research new topics for future content to support ongoing development
of the
content calendar/plan.
Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards
regarding order,
clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Coordinate with marketing and design volunteer to create relevant content
Project Coordinator-CFA
Monitor the progress of project bi-weekly and update the same in the Gantt Chart for
the team.
Providing detailed updates to Executive Director and Program Manager.
Ensuring team members have the resources and database they need to complete their
assigned tasks
on time.
Organizing reports and documents in the HiTs database.
Planning & Scheduling meetings for the team.
QA tester- Tech solution
Identifying bugs in new systems and understanding how to resolve them
Executes test cases under varying circumstances
Documents and evaluates test results
Detects, logs, and reports program bugs and glitches
Tracks defect and helps troubleshoot errors
Reviews test procedures and develops test scripts
Partners with engineers to drive QA efforts
Applying testing programs to new software
Generating reports describing defects and resolutions
Ensuring that new software products are ready for consumer use
Working with development teams to prevent issues with new products
Data Scientist
Collecting data through means such as analyzing business results or by setting up
and
managing new studies
Transferring data into a new format to make it more appropriate for analysis
Creating new, experimental frameworks to collect data
Building tools to automate data collection
Searching through large data sets for usable information
Creating reports and presentations for business uses
Correlating similar data to find actionable results
Data Scientist
Assist with creating solutions for any issues in the program
Create a plan for expansion upon a specific product/solution
Promote, integrate and explain the Tech solution to the rest of the team working on
the
solution, bring clarity upon technical aspects of the solution.
Solve problems through helpful recommendations and practical suggestions
Project Manager
Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and
adhering to deadlines
Develop a project plan for each software release
Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same
project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the
standards
expected
Maintain files and communications to stakeholders
Program Director: Call For Action
Experience developing and executing global program
Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization’s strategic
objectives.
Plan programs from start to finish, including defining processes, framework and
milestones.
Must-have Passion for technology
Prior experience working in the Technology Industry, Social impact programs
Hire, train and be a motivating mentor to staff
Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints
Create and nurture effective communication within the organization
Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on
decision-making
responsibilities
Develop and approve operations and budgets
Must have Talent Development and Talent Recruitment experience
Product Solution Architect-Call For Action
Define a procedure and process to ensure solution delivery
Developing, improving, and managing the procedure of service design. Plan, build and
arrange standard business solutions as required
Work with domain, product management and product engineering teams in the solution
engineering efforts
Assist technical team with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems
knowledge
Analyzing the technology environment
Analyzing and documenting requirements.
Setting the collaboration framework.
Creating a solution prototype.
Participating in technology selection
Controlling solution development.
Social Media Manager
The Social Media Officer will drive the development of Harvard in the Seattle social
media channels and support the social communities.
Work with the Digital Marketing manager to develop and implement PR strategies via
social
networking websites.
The Social Media Officer will be responsible for creating professional and
interesting content
to keep the followers engaged and to help increase awareness about the organization.
Social Media Content Creators
Social Media Content Creators are responsible for creating engaging, professional
videos and graphics for Harvard in Seattle’s social media presences.
Report to the Digital Marketing Director and collaborates with the Campaign Manager
and Social Media Managers.
Video editing experience
Adobe Premiere, Finalcut Pro skills preferred
Technical writing, Creative writing experience
Creating content in line with Harvard in Tech Seattle’s brand
All driving to more audience participation and interest in products.
Timely video editing
Able to keep up with video deadlines within product campaigns
Fundraising Coordinator
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions,
dances, golf events, or walks.
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Develop and maintain media contact lists.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors
Fundraising Manager
Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build
partnerships
and enhance fundraising activities
Develop goals and a plan for raising money
Refine that plan to adopt strategies and campaigns that reflect the ideals of the
company
Identify and explore donor pools
Personally handle VIP donors
Plan and manage marketing
Plan fundraising events such as dinners, receptions, and parties
Develop alliances with other organizations
Within Harvard Community and beyond
Work collaboratively with teams to enhance fundraising efforts
Keep in contact with team leads, keeping all up to date on fundraising actions and
successes
Harvard Outreach Manager
Responsible for connecting with other Harvard organizations, opening channels of
communication and collaboration within the vast university system.
Responsible for all Harvard community-based education and outreach programs
Collaborates with the Fundraising Manager, and reports to the Digital Marketing
Manager
Maintain Liaison with Harvard Alumni Association (HAA)
Developing professional relationships with other Harvard organizations
Provide education for all outreach activities
Drive education-based programs to spread Harvard in Tech Seattle’s name and brand.
Supervise all activities of organization, in coordination with team leads, to ensure
budgets and messaging align with organization's overall budget and brands.
Assist Fundraising managers to maintain donor database
Generate lists and reports when required
Assist with fundraising events
Create and distribute Press Releases when applicable
Program Manager- Marketing
Oversee the fulfillment of larger Harvard in Tech Seattle Marketing goals
Reports to the Digital Marketing Director
Marketing experience required
Brand building experience (encouraged)
Disseminate and communicate brand to all Harvard in Tech Seattle team members.
Track audience involvement on all products
Create plans to fulfill larger marketing goals
Oversee social content creation
Verify social content is in line with Harvard in Tech Seattle’s brand
Provide insight for branding content of team products
Assist Digital Marketing Director on specifics of marketing plan
Assists in development of Marketing Plans
Marketing Campaign Manager
Responsible for tracking and executing all marketing campaigns for Harvard in Tech
Seattle.
Collaborates and assists all Content Creators and the Program Manager.
Reports to the Digital Marketing Director
Marketing Campaign experience
Content creation experience
Production experience (encouraged)
Developing Marketing campaigns
Create behind the scenes documents when needed
Creative Brief
Shot lists
Shot lists
Organize and assign tasks to content creators
Organize and develop social media execution plan with Social Media Managers
Assist in content creation where needed
Digital Content Creator
Ability to think creatively and translate ideas into digital content pieces (i.e
Flyers,
video clips, presentations).
Assist in creating monthly newsletter
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Develop and design presentations that advance key business objectives and tell the
story
through clean, concise, and well-organized slides.
Understand the latest PowerPoint trends and designs and can add visuals, charts, and
graphics
to create presentations that capture the audience’s attention
Support brand development and awareness using various marketing mediums.
Brainstorm and research new topics for future content to support ongoing development
of the
content calendar/plan.
Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards
regarding order,
clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Coordinate with marketing and design volunteer to create relevant content
Program Manager
Responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the program.
Developing a webinar program's objectives and strategy and assessing how it will
impact their department, business, or organization
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with web content management tools
Experience with webinar production tools (GoToWebinar, Adobe Connect, Webex)
Plan & execute, a webinar
Identify and secure potential speaker
Must be passionate about technology
Zoom Expert
Ability to summarize a discussion, take notes during a webinar
Manage webinar participants
Send out communication to webinar participants
Webinar Manager
Update webinar guidelines and protocols for conducting webinars
Develop benchmark criteria to measure webinar effectiveness and implement
improvements as necessary
Develop and manage a calendar of webinars
Work closely with the webinar team to ensure the successful promotion of all
webinars
Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
Coordinate scheduling and deliverables with webinar presenters
Ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding timeframes.
Knowledge and deep understanding of webinar technology.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to integrate webinars into broader engagement campaigns.
Strong project management skills with the ability to solve problems professionally
and
in a timely manner.
Be self-directed and results-/goal-oriented.
Program Director
Experience developing and executing global program
Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization’s strategic
objectives.
Plan programs from start to finish, including defining processes, framework and
milestones.
Must-have Passion for technology
Prior experience working in the Technology Industry, Social impact programs
Hire, train and be a motivating mentor to staff
Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints
Create and nurture effective communication within the organization
Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on
decision-making
responsibilities
Develop and approve operations and budgets
Event Host
Excellent speaking, listening, organizational skills, including multitasking,
time management, and meticulous attention to detail
Host a speaking event, panel discussion. Act as moderator during the panel
discussions,
assisting with the planning, preparation, and organization of events.
Coordinate among different teams and ensure they all work together harmoniously for
the event
Oversee Speaker experiences from conception through post-event
Work with the Event Manager to ensure on-site preparations, and event breakdown,
consistent,
high-level service throughout the event
Research and finalize panel discussion content
Proven success as an event host, public speaking
Experience in maintaining and building enriching relationships with the speakers and
the
participants
Prior experience at Ted Talk preferable
Research Analyst
Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets
Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use
Communicate with business leaders
Event Manager
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts.
Handling budgeting and invoicing.
Liaising and negotiating with vendors.
Negotiating sponsorship deals.
Handling logistics.
Updating senior management.
Managing branding and communication.
Developing event feedback surveys.
Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinate the volunteer program to meet the hiring needs
Work with department heads, managers, and supervisors to define the roles of
volunteers.
Plan and carry out a volunteer recruitment program; interview, screen, and place
volunteers
Onboard Volunteers
Develop objectives, policies, procedures, and job descriptions for all volunteer
positions.
Manage and maintain volunteer database
Work with Marketing to increase exposure of volunteer program to the public and
assist with
community outreach and recruitment efforts.
Volunteer Recruiter
Seek out partners, institutions or channels (e.g. online platforms, social media)
that can
provide volunteers with the right skill sets
Vet prospective volunteers on behalf of the organization
Establish a volunteering agreement with potential partners and volunteers
Record keeping of volunteer information and skills
Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills, keeping volunteers
informed
Podcast Host
Planning and preparing episode topics and interview questions
Hosting and recording the episodes with a co-host or guest
Monitor business landscape to inform content themes, topics, and contributors
Identify, prioritize, and onboard content contributors
Superior oral and written communication skills
Passionate about process with a high attention to detail
Writing brief show notes for each episode.
Product Manager
Demonstrable ability to clearly communicate goals, requirements, and desired
outcomes to cross-functional project teams and leadership.
Experience of collaborating with multiple internal and external business teams to
develop product requirements and overall product roadmap, while also driving the
implementation and delivery of products.
Ability to develop detailed business requirements and user stories for creation of
product specifications and feature requests
Proven ability to use analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to extract
data and build metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes and challenge
legacy requirements.
Support and enhance existing products with thoughtful and measurable impact.
Associate Program Manager
Highly collaborative with outstanding communication and relationship management
skills, high emotional intelligence
Supports Program Manager with all aspects of Program Management
Participates in program planning and documenting
Coordinate schedule of activities related to the project
Responsible for defining and reporting on product success metrics
Develops and maintains project status and visibility tools
Coordinates or assists with program reviews and meeting
Research Associate: (General)
Strong creative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Advanced planning and organizational skills
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Contributing to multiple research projects at once
Communicating with senior researchers to understand business challenges and
potential solutions
Working with data engineers to construct and maintain databases
The ability to maintain quality standards, ensuring the integrity of data
Identifying new resources companies can use to reach their goals
Must be a great team player
Content Creator-Operations
Create content pieces per week (Flyers, Blog post, video, or other media).
Support brand development and awareness using various marketing mediums.
Create recruiting campaigns and ensure the continuous engagement of future hires.
Ability to think creatively and translate ideas into digital content pieces.
Writing content pieces for social and other channels
Assist in creating monthly newsletter
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Develop and design presentations that advance key business objectives and tell the
story through clean, concise, and well-organized slides.
Understand the latest PowerPoint trends and designs and can add visuals, charts, and
graphics to create presentations that capture the audience’s attention
Finance and Pricing Specialist
Identify pricing opportunities and establish pricing strategies
Monitor trends and changes in the industry and identify avenues for revenue
generation
Ensure adequate pricing strategies are implemented and enforced across the group
Model and track pricing optimization initiatives
Strategist
Formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategy across Harvard in Tech
Seattle
Ensure alignment of strategy across the group and teams
Maintain future strategic roadmap and rollout across the various teams
Identify and create creative solutions to improve business
Knowledge of administration and finance to enhance the overall success of Harvard in
Tech Seattle
Economic Specialist
Provide analysis for formulation of strategies
Develop critical economic insights for various projects and initiatives across
Harvard in Tech Seattle
Research, collect and analyse data, monitor economic trends, and develop forecasts
across the tech landscape
Accountant / Cost Controller / Treasurer
Track and control the costs associated with various initiatives across Harvard in
Tech Seattle
Verify costs with vendors, suppliers, and teams
Forecasting and estimating required expenditure requirements from the various teams
Evaluating projects and conducting project costs / benefit analysis
Create processes to control costs across Harvard in Tech Seattle
Project Manager - Strategy
Demonstrable ability to clearly communicate goals, requirements, and desired
outcomes to cross-functional project teams and leadership
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Plan, track and execute initiatives across the Strategy function
Ability to summarize a discussion and turn it into actionable outcomes across the
team
Data Analyst
Perform qualitative and quantitative analytics through appropriate data mining
techniques
Develop data driven approach and uses cases across Harvard in Tech Seattle
Deliver data assets and analysis to drive strategic decision making
Create and track metrics across initiatives and build out recommendations to assist
teams in delivering their strategic initiatives
Create reports for Harvard in Tech Seattle leadership team through leveraging
appropriate technical, trends, patterns, and predication analysis.
Research Analyst
Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets,
initiatives, and content generation requirements
Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use
Social Media Manager