Code for Philly is powered by volunteers just like you. If you’re looking for a high-value means of contributing towards the growth of our community, check out these open positions. Code for Philly’s greatest opportunities lie ahead of us. We need you to help shape the future and make it a reality.
All Organizing Team members are volunteer positions with a common set of expectations.
- Willing and able to provide approximately 1-3 hours of time commitment per week
- Communicate and collaborate on work openly with the leadership team
- Commit to attending / supporting at least 1 CfP event per month
- Commit to joining a 45-minute, online organizing team huddle once per week (Monday evenings)
- Collective support for each other on the organizing team
- Support large-scale, special Code for Philly events and programming (e.g. annual hackathon, annual fellowship program
- Passionate about civic tech, open data, gov’t efficiency / effectiveness
- Commit to acting by and upholding the Code for Philly Code of Conduct
- Able to support at least 1 year of service within the role with the option to “renew” or take on additional responsibilities
- All new leads will have a provisional period of six weeks to assess fit, skill, and commitment levels
To apply, please submit your application at the link below.
Leadership Team Application - Google Form
Here are the open roles:
About All Leadership Roles
We give particular consideration to applicants from underrepresented and marginalized groups. You do not need to be a Code for Philly regular. Coding experience isn’t required. Instead, you should have a demonstrable interest in improving civic outcomes and at least some interest in technology. You should be able to think creatively about civic and strategic issues.
All Organizing Team members are volunteer positions with a common set of expectations.
- Willing and able to provide approximately 1-3 hours of time commitment per week
- Communicate and collaborate on work openly with leadership team
- Commit to attending / supporting at least 1 CfP event per month
- Commit to joining a one hour, online organizing team huddle once per week (Monday evenings)
- Collective support for each other on the organizing team
- Support large scale, special Code for Philly events (eg Civic Engagement Launchpad, other hackathons, etc)
- Passionate about civic tech, open data, gov’t efficiency / effectiveness
- Commit to acting by and upholding CfP and CfA’s code of conduct
- Able to support 1 year of service within role ….. with option to “renew” or take on new responsibilities
- All new leads will have a “provisional” period of six weeks to assess skill and commitment levels
Co-Director
We are seeking one additional Co-Director to help lead the organization. Responsibilities of Co-Directors include owning the organizational strategy as it relates to projects, events, and programs, such as hackathons and the fellowship, as well as managing the leadership team to help execute the Code for Philly strategic vision. Senior Advisors are dedicated former Co-Directors who are always available for support, guidance, and assistance with operations.
The most important and rewarding responsibility of our Co-Directors is driving the mission of Code for Philly forward by engaging with our vibrant community of volunteers and partners to bring public interest technology projects to life in Philadelphia.
This role requires slightly more time than other leadership positions (2-5 hours/week vs. 1-3), primarily because of being the first line of contact for people both inside and outside the organization. However, as Co-Director, you can build your leadership team however you want and delegate responsibilities as you see fit. Preference is given to applicants who have experience with Code for Philly and are local.
Fellowship Coordinator
The role of the Fellowship Coordinator is to help plan and run our annual Comcast-sponsored fellowship program for underrepresented technologists. This person will lead a variety of activities throughout the year, including:
- Helping set the timeline for the fellowship
- Coordinating with Code for Philly project leads to find projects and mentors for the fellows to work with
- Defining the fellow selection process
- Planning and coordinating fellowship events in collaboration with the Events lead
- Coordinating with Comcast and other Code for Philly leaders throughout the process to ensure fellowship prep, kickoff, and the fellowship program itself all run smoothly
This role would be great for someone with project management experience or aspirations or anyone who loves to take charge and hit the ground running.
Events Lead / Co-Lead
Events are important for growing and maintaining engagement in the Code for Philly community. They provide information for potential new members and opportunities for networking and socializing among existing members.
It is the responsibility of the Events leads to help organize and manage the logistics of Code for Philly events and promote member engagement during events.
In this role, you will:
- Plan and host monthly Code for Philly hack nights as well as any special events that come up through the year
- Introduce presenters
- Facilitate introductions and discussion among attendees
- Provide an overview of Code for Philly at the start of events
- Act as the Zoom host during virtual events
- Help with procuring food and supplies for in-person events
After 3 months, you’ll have…
- Hosted three or more Code for Philly events
- Provided a positive first encounter for dozens of curious new volunteers
- Suggested ways to improve existing events, or tested out new event formats
The Events Lead is also in charge of Code for Philly Hackathons, which includes bringing community members together for several weeks to work with community partners on high-impact issues. In this role, you will build on the success of the previous hackathons by ensuring Code for Philly hackathons runs smoothly and have a clear, consistent vision.
For this portion of the role, you will:
- Coordinate space for each event (kickoff, project creation, hack nights, final presentations)
- Decide the theme and desired outcomes of the hack
Project Success Lead / Co-Lead
Support Code for Philly volunteers who use their tech, data, and design talents to work with community partners on impactful, thriving projects that deliver public and social good.
In this role, you will assist project leads with the execution of their projects, from the first meetings with the organization/project developers to setting up the project on the website/slack/github, to kicking off the project at a hack night.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that existing projects are progressing towards an actual solution. They seek to minimize the effort necessary for project leads and project managers to effectively manage their work.
What you’ll get to do:
- Communicate project needs to leadership
- Assist with volunteer onboarding to ensure new volunteers can be matched to projects
- Manage methods for passive project updates from project leads (forms, etc)
- Own the onboarding and kickoff process for new projects to ensure teams are set up for success
After 3 months, you’ll have…
- Maintained an up-to-date listing of active projects, their progress, and roles needed
- Worked with the Events Lead to ensure project-related events, such as showcases and hackathons, are successful
- Helped new potential project leads complete our intake questionnaire, and guided the kickoff of new Code for Philly projects
- Worked to make this process easier for volunteers and organizations creating projects!
Communications & Social Media Lead / Co-Lead
The top priority of the Communications and Social Media Lead is to spread the word about Code for Philly and its projects, events, and news through online social media channels and blog posts.
In this role, you will own the development and execution of the Code for Philly social media strategy, including increasing awareness and visibility of the Code for Philly vision and increasing engagement with the goal of fostering interactions with volunteers, potential volunteers, community members, and other supporters of Code for Philly.
After 3 months, you will have:
- Produced and disseminated social media content related to Code for Philly events, projects, and wins
- Contributed to developing an overarching social media and communications strategy
- Worked with leadership and volunteers to highlight the work that Code for Philly is doing in the community
How to Apply
Does it look like a fit? We’re excited to hear from you! Check out this form to submit an application.
Diversity
Code for Philly is a great place to gain experience in roles that you might not otherwise have access to at different stages in your career. These roles are especially important for underrepresented voices in the tech industry because they add tangible examples to a work portfolio.
Especially as a volunteer organization, we value learning, growth, and mentorship. We work to help each other learn, so we’re interested in your potential and motivation above the color of your skin, the people you love, the gender you identify with, your physical ability, your age, or any other measure.
We’re looking for more diverse voices to provide important perspective in improving our programming to be truly representative of the diverse population of Philadelphia. Please consider applying and reach out if you have questions about the roles and/or joining the team. We would love to convince you why you’re a great fit!
