A sustainable program requires a crew of people ensuring its success. Clearly defined roles which share responsibilities across a group help us to mitigate against the risk of burnout. While we want the program to be successful, we want everyone to be happy and healthy above all else, and our Captains our critical to this.
Captains are community managers who coordinate the program, advise Navigators, and engage in periodic 1:1 sessions with Djangonauts. They keep the ship on course. ⛵
In this 8-week program, you will support Djangonauts and Navigators to have a successful experience.
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Your goal is to embody the inclusive warm community that we have at Django. This may include celebrating successes or sharing personal stories (humanising yourself and others).
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Manage onboarding for Djangonauts with the program. Help set expectations and get them up to speed.
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On Discord 1-2 hours a week to help connect others.
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Set up 1:1 and attend sessions with Djangonauts every 2 weeks to offer support. This is optional for the Djangonauts, they do not have to use these.
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Attend the program welcome and closing sessions.
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Coordinate with program Navigators. Share feedback from your personal 1:1s with Djangonauts and help with the running of the program.
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Make introductions to resources and people for the Djangonaut - this is sponsorship which is equally important as mentorship.
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Help to build relationships amongst the group - this can be as simple as initiating conversations and sharing in Discord.
As a rough guide, being a Captain should be roughly a 2 hour per week commitment for 8-weeks. Later in the program the time commitments may reduce as the Djangonauts should become more independent. There may also be a drop-off in the number of Djangonauts which would also reduce a Captain's time commitments.
We have a fantastic community, and we appreciate the time you dedicate to ensuring its future! ❤️