OPEX101: Scrum Master Jira at JerseySTEM Inc

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum Master, Agile Methodologies, Jira, Kanban, Slack, Communication, Analytical Skills, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Continuous Learning, Team Facilitation, User Stories, Task Management, Change Management, Servant Leadership, Backlog Prioritization

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

About JerseySTEM All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit. Overview This is a pro bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to help implement and execute transformational organization outcomes. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks, a successful track record of driving and facilitating teams, commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement. Responsibilities Attend the Scrum meeting of the team you will be supporting (weekly or daily). Create user stories to describe work items, with clear descriptions and acceptance criteria. Prioritize stories for the backlog and keep the team organized and focused. Conduct weekly meetings and monitor the health of the Kanban or Sprint board. Encourage team members to utilize JIRA for task management. Drive open communication with team members. Be the servant leader for the team members, mentoring/assisting them when needed. Identify opportunities for improvement and be “THE CHAMPION OF CHANGE”. Qualifications Technical Qualifications: Experience using Jira, Kanban or Sprint Board, Slack Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred Minimum time commitment: 4 - 6 hours/ week, for a minimum 6 months Requirements Weekly meeting TBA

Responsibilities

The Scrum Master will attend team Scrum meetings, create user stories, prioritize the backlog, and monitor the health of the Kanban or Sprint board. They will also encourage the use of JIRA for task management and drive open communication within the team.