Join the Movement: Empowering Girls in Tech as a 2025 Pathways Discord Moderator
Are you passionate about creating a supportive online community for young people, particularly girls and non-binary students, to explore technology and engineering? Do you have a strong background in moderation, communication, and community building? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a 2025 Pathways Discord Moderator!
About Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and equipping high school girls and non-binary students with the skills and resources to pursue academics and careers in technology and engineering. Our 2025 Summer Programs, including the synchronous Summer Immersion Program (SIP) and asynchronous Pathways, offer a unique blend of computer science classes, community building, and career exploration opportunities. We're seeking a Discord Moderator to support our students in the Discord space and facilitate asynchronous moments of connection throughout the program.
Job Summary
As a 2025 Pathways Discord Moderator, you will play a critical role in creating a safe, productive, and engaging online community for our students. You will support student onboarding, moderate the Discord server, and facilitate community building activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, develop your skills in community management, and be part of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Discord Moderator pre-training in early June and co-facilitate the Discord training session for your program.
- Support student onboarding to the GWC Discord server by manually verifying usernames and assigning student roles.
- Set and maintain clear working hours, especially during the week before program launch and week 1 of the program when this work is most crucial.
- Moderate the Discord server to ensure a safe and productive environment for all members, implementing moderation practices and norms established in the GWC-provided Moderator Toolkit.
- Support community building in the Discord server by posting engaging questions, updates, and responding to questions and student posts.
- Communicate regularly with your manager and meet weekly to review feedback, share server notes/observations, and plan for next steps.
- Collaborate with other Discord Moderators and teaching staff in the server channels and reach out to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Act as a representative of Girls Who Code in Discord, always acting with maturity and appropriate discretion when interacting with students, other teaching staff, family members/guardians, and partner contacts.
- Understand and follow all escalation procedures for any student issues that arise in the server during the program.
- Provide feedback and suggest solutions to problems or challenges that may arise for students or teaching staff as they relate to Discord during the program.
- Co-facilitate Discord Community Events throughout the program.
- Assist with data collection at the end of the program to inform future iterations.
Essential Qualifications
- Rising senior in college (or equivalent level of experience) at the start of the program.
- Ability to commit to working up to 20 hours per week during each week of the program and attend virtual training prior to the program's start date.
- Passion for building a supportive online community for young people.
- Prior experience moderating online communities (Discord, Twitch, etc.) or comparable, transferable experience.
- Experience and comfort with using Discord features and functionality.
- Coachable and growth mindset, with a willingness to provide, accept, and implement feedback.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Believe that all girls can code!
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with Girls Who Code programs.
- Experience with at least one programming language, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Python.
- Previous teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience, especially in computer science.
- Experience facilitating and discussing various computer science topics.
- Experience within academically and culturally diverse classroom communities.
What We Offer
As a 2025 Pathways Discord Moderator, you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people, particularly girls and non-binary students.
- Develop your skills in community management, moderation, and communication.
- Work with a dynamic team of educators, technologists, and community builders.
- Gain experience in a fast-paced, online environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Girls Who Code, we value a culture of inclusivity, respect, and empathy. Our team is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging online community for our students. We offer a flexible work environment, with opportunities for remote work and professional growth.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Flexible work environment with remote work options.
- Collaborative and dynamic team.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about creating a supportive online community for young people and have a strong background in moderation, communication, and community building, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today!
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Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join our team in empowering girls and non-binary students in tech!
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