Technical Project Co-lead - Climate Stories Map

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION Climate Resilient Communities

Role Title Technical Project Co-lead

Function Climate Stories Map

Reports To Strategic Lead

Role Level Senior/Leadership

Time Commitment 7–10 hours per week

Start Date March 2, 2026

Duration Ongoing

Check-in Frequency Biweekly meetings

About Climate Resilient Communities Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is a volunteer-run not-for-profit operating under Transition Toronto. We work at the intersection of community, data & AI, and climate change to strengthen communities' capacity to bounce forward from climate challenges. Our mission is to help community groups effectively advocate for their needs and find solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges exacerbated by changing climate. Learn more at https://crc.place.

Role Purpose The Technical Project Co-Lead will help guide the technical direction and day-to-day execution of the Climate Stories Map (https://climatestories.palce, https://crc.place/climate-stories-map/) —an interactive platform that collects and visualizes real stories from communities affected by climate change around the world. This leadership role is critical for ensuring features are delivered reliably and on schedule while maintaining high code quality and architectural integrity. You will support technical planning, coordinate volunteer developers, review code and architecture decisions, and ensure our technical work aligns with the project's mission to amplify underrepresented voices and transform lived experiences into actionable climate insights.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the Climate Stories Map development team:

• Technical Guidance: Guide and support full-stack development work (React, Python, GitHub, Azure) alongside the volunteer development team

• Team Coordination: Coordinate volunteer developers by planning tasks, reviewing progress, unblocking issues, and ensuring smooth collaboration

https://climatestories.palce https://crc.place/climate-stories-map/

• Code Quality & Architecture: Oversee code quality, architectural decisions, and technical integrations, including map-based visualization features

• Infrastructure Management: Support deployment and ongoing maintenance on Azure, ensuring platform stability, security, and scalability

• Strategic Alignment: Align technical decisions with the Climate Stories Map mission, translating project goals into clear technical priorities and actionable development tasks

Additional responsibilities include:

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to volunteer developers
• Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives to continuously improve team

processes
• Troubleshoot technical issues and guide problem-solving approaches
• Mentor junior developers and support skill development within the volunteer team
• Collaborate with project leadership to define technical roadmaps and feature

priorities
• Document technical decisions, patterns, and best practices for team reference

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with full-stack web development, specifically React.js and Python
• Working knowledge of GitHub workflows, including pull requests, code reviews, and

issue tracking
• Experience deploying or managing applications on Azure or similar cloud platforms

(AWS, GCP)
• Proven ability to review code, guide architecture decisions, and troubleshoot complex

technical issues
• Clear communication skills and demonstrated experience supporting or leading

technical teams, especially in collaborative or volunteer environments
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple

priorities Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with mapping and geospatial tools (Mapbox, Leaflet, GIS platforms)
• Background in climate data, environmental projects, or storytelling platforms
• Experience working with volunteer or distributed teams in nonprofit or social impact

contexts
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Experience with database design, API architecture, and data visualization
• Passion for climate action, community empowerment, and inclusive technology

Key Deliverables & Success Metrics
• Successful coordination and support of volunteer development team, ensuring

consistent progress on platform features
• High-quality codebase with documented architecture, clear code review standards,

and maintainable technical patterns
• Reliable platform deployment and maintenance on Azure with minimal downtime and

responsive issue resolution

• Clear technical roadmap aligned with project goals, with features delivered on schedule

• Positive volunteer developer experience, including effective mentorship, unblocking, and collaborative problem-solving

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/s6ULESPkGP9UiiEq7. Please include a brief statement of interest explaining why you're passionate about this role and any relevant experience within the form.

Climate Resilient Communities values diversity and inclusion, seeing volunteers as essential partners and co-creators. We value their diverse perspectives and community knowledge, encouraging them to

challenge and guide our initiatives.

https://forms.gle/s6ULESPkGP9UiiEq7