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Our Mission and Opportunity
Polish Professional Women of Silicon Valley is an initiative whose mission is to empower women of Polish descent by providing support, training, and tools to elevate their careers. Our mission is to support women of Polish descent in Silicon Valley and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area with the necessary tools to enhance their careers.
Our Team
We are a team that consists of program and project managers, marketing and social marketing managers, strategist and executive board. Together we create a safe space to practice new roles, go out of the comfort zone and eventually acquire competences to switch careers or make the next step in a career path. We are working remotely and are totally flexible in terms of the working hours. We are also open to potential modifications of roles and responsibility.
What do we offer:
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Professional experience confirmed by a letter of reference
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Opportunity to build an unique professional network
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Great atmosphere of teamwork collaboration
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Flexible hours
If you don’t feel that you have all the qualifications listed below, don’t worry! As long as this is your true calling and makes you excited, you’re the right person for this position. We’re here to support your development.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
"A Day in the Life of..." Series Coordinator
Part-time, volunteer
About the Role
The A Day in the Life Series Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing 2 PPWSV's virtual speaker series in a year, featuring inspiring professionals from diverse industries. This volunteer will work closely with speakers, moderators, and the marketing team to deliver engaging events that provide members with valuable career insights, practical advice, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify and recruit inspiring speakers from various industries and career stages.
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Coordinate speaker outreach, scheduling, and event logistics.
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Organize planning meetings with speakers and moderators.
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Develop event timelines and ensure all milestones are met.
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Collect speaker biographies, headshots, presentation materials, and discussion topics.
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Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote each event through social media, newsletters, and the PPWSV website.
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Coordinate with the technical team to ensure smooth virtual event execution.
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Moderate or support live events when needed.
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Gather attendee feedback and suggest improvements for future sessions.
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Maintain documentation, templates, and processes for future volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Comfortable reaching out to professionals and building relationships.
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Experience coordinating events or webinars is a plus.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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Familiarity with Zoom, Google Workspace, Canva, or similar collaboration tools is helpful.
Time Commitment
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2 events per year - approximately 4–8 hours per event
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Flexible schedule with occasional evening meetings or virtual events.
What You'll Gain
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Hands-on experience in event planning and project coordination.
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Opportunities to network with accomplished professionals across Silicon Valley.
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Leadership experience within an international nonprofit organization.
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Development of communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
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The satisfaction of helping inspire and empower women through knowledge sharing and community building.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
"A Day in the Life of..." Series Interviewer
Part-time, volunteer
About the Role
The A Day in the Life Series Interviewer serves as the host and interviewer during 2 PPWSV's A Day in the Life events per year. In this role, you'll lead engaging conversations with accomplished professionals, helping them share their career journeys, lessons learned, and practical advice with our community. Your goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere where authentic stories and meaningful insights can inspire attendees.
Key Responsibilities
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Host and moderate live A Day in the Life interviews.
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Prepare for each event by researching the featured speaker and reviewing their professional background.
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Develop thoughtful interview questions that encourage engaging and insightful conversations.
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Manage the interview timeline to ensure all key topics are covered.
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Facilitate the audience Q&A session and encourage participation.
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Collaborate with the event coordinator and marketing team to align on the event's goals and messaging.
Preferred Qualifications
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Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills.
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Strong active listening and interviewing abilities.
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Comfortable speaking in front of virtual or in-person audiences.
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Curious, personable, and able to build rapport with guests.
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Ability to think on your feet and ask meaningful follow-up questions.
Time Commitment
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2 events per year - Approximately 2–4 hours per event, including interview preparation and participation.
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Events are typically held virtually, with scheduling based on speaker availability.
What You'll Gain
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Experience hosting live interviews and moderating professional discussions.
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Opportunities to connect with inspiring women leaders and industry professionals.
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Strengthen your public speaking, communication, and facilitation skills.
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Expand your professional network within the PPWSV community.
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Play a key role in creating engaging conversations that educate, inspire, and empower women in technology and business.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
International Women's Day Event Coordinator
Part-time, volunteer
About the Role
The Women's Day Coordinator is responsible for helping plan and coordinate PPWSV's annual International Women's Day celebration, one of our signature community events. This volunteer will collaborate with speakers, volunteers, and the marketing team to create an inspiring and engaging event that celebrates women's achievements, fosters meaningful connections, and empowers attendees through education, networking, and community.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning and coordination of PPWSV's annual International Women's Day event.
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Develop the event timeline and oversee key planning milestones.
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Coordinate with speakers and volunteers.
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Assist with venue selection and logistics.
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Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote the event through social media, newsletters, and the PPWSV website.
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Coordinate event registration, attendee communication, and volunteer assignments.
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Support event-day execution to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for attendees.
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Maintain event documentation, timelines, and planning resources for future coordinators.
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Experience planning events, conferences, or community programs is a plus.
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Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, or similar collaboration tools is helpful.
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Passion for supporting and empowering women through community engagement.
Time Commitment
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1 signature event per year (planning typically begins 3–4 months in advance).
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Approximately 3–5 hours per week during the planning period, with increased involvement during the week of the event.
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Flexible schedule with occasional evening meetings and attendance on the day of the event.
What You'll Gain
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Hands-on experience leading a nonprofit event from planning through execution.
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Opportunities to collaborate with inspiring leaders, speakers, and professionals across Silicon Valley.
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Leadership experience within an international nonprofit organization.
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Development of project management, event planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping create an empowering event that celebrates and supports women in our community.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Part-time, volunteer
About the role
This volunteer position is for an individual who is passionate about social media and communities formed through social media groups. Community Engagement Coordinator duties mainly include managing PPWSV LinkedIn group, replying to comments and posts as well as coordinating new content with the marketing team.
What You'll Do:
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Manage and own PPWSV LinkedIn group, manage engagement of PPWSV group members (reply to comments, facilitate discussions).
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Create, develop and share content on social media PPWSV LinkedIn group.
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Collaborate closely with program managers, designers, social media manager and digital marketing manager.
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Monitor metrics and success of content on LinkedIn group.
Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities:
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Passion for social media.
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Flexible, well-organized, collaborative and detail-oriented.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
