Job Title: Scrum Master / Project Manager (Internship)

Location: Flexible / Hybrid options available

About aParent.ly:

aParent.ly is a pioneering match-making platform dedicated to facilitating platonic co-parenting arrangements. We provide a unique space for individuals aspiring to become parents without romantic involvement, offering resources, tools, and a supportive network to navigate the co-parenting journey. As part of our small, passionate team, you will play a crucial role in reshaping how families are formed and supported in the modern world.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master or Project Manager to join our team as an intern. This role involves coordinating all project activities, facilitating weekly scrum meetings, and ensuring that our development team remains on track with their deliverables. While the position does not require hands-on development, the ideal candidate will conduct simple testing tasks to ensure our platform’s performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate weekly scrum meetings to monitor project progress.

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and tracking of project timelines and milestones.

• Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.

• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog.

• Ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team as well as possible.

• Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example.

• Conduct basic testing and validation of project features as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc. in the Software Development environment.

• Excellent skills in facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.

• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

• Certification in Scrum Master, Agile, or Project Management preferred.

Why Join aParent.ly?

• Be a part of a team that is at the forefront of changing the landscape of family formation.

• Opportunity to expand your skills in project management and agile practices within a groundbreaking company.

• Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions significantly impact our mission.

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements with hybrid working options.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and your qualifications . Highlight why you believe you are the perfect fit for aParent.ly, including examples of past projects or initiatives that align with our mission. We value diversity and inclusivity and are excited to expand our team with your unique talents and perspective.

Join us at aParent.ly, where every step toward parenthood is embraced, supported, and celebrated!