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IT Manager Volunteer (Unpaid)

Department: Information Technology

Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-15 hours per week | Minimum 6-month commitment

About Us

A Free Bird is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and teens diagnosed with cancer through the healing power of the arts. Through innovative digital platforms and creative programs, we aim to expand access and impact nationwide.

Position Summary

The IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's technical infrastructure, web development initiatives, and software systems. This role will lead a team of developers, ensure high-quality code standards, and manage the development, deployment, and maintenance of digital platforms.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled leader who can balance hands-on development with team management, while driving innovation and efficiency across all IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of web developers and software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Review code and ensure adherence to best practices, scalability, and security standards
• Manage and prioritize IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Programs, Marketing, HR) to develop and implement technical solutions
• Design and maintain web applications, databases, and internal systems
• Establish and enforce development processes, workflows, and documentation standards
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements
• Ensure data security, compliance, and system reliability across platforms
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency

Qualifications & Competencies

• 1+ years of experience in software engineering, web development, or IT management
• Proven experience leading technical projects or managing development teams
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or Python
• Experience with modern frameworks such as Django and/or React
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, MVC, TDD, MVP)
• Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub)
• Ability to design system architecture and ensure operational feasibility
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience
• Experience working with distributed or remote engineering teams
• Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and database management
• Experience implementing QA processes and software testing frameworks

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to nonprofit leadership and operations
• Access to free educational workshops and open classes across multiple organizational departments
• Letter of recommendation and certificate of completion upon successful completion
• Networking opportunities with professionals, volunteers, and nonprofit leaders
• Professional experience in administration and executive support
• Flexible remote schedule
• Most importantly, you'll directly support programs that bring hope and healing to children battling cancer.

Commitment Expectations:

To help our teams collaborate effectively, all volunteers are expected to:

• Commit at least 6 months
• Contribute approximately 5-10 hours per week
• Attend our 30-minute virtual team meetings every Tuesday and Thursday
• Communicate proactively and work collaboratively with fellow volunteers

We're looking for individuals who are excited to grow with the team and can consistently participate in our weekly meetings.

Our Culture

At A Free Bird, we believe our volunteers are family.

We foster a friendly, collaborative, and positive environment where volunteers support one another, learn together, and work toward one shared mission: helping children with cancer discover hope through creativity.

We're passionate about using technology to improve how we serve our community and continuously innovate the way nonprofits operate.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to hr@afreebird.org with the subject line: IT Manager Application – A Free Bird