[Hiring] Scrum Master @JerseySTEM, Inc.

Role Description

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.

• 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

• 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 of 6 months.

Requirements

• Weekly meeting TBA.