Product Management Fellowship

Avandar Labs

About Avandar

Avandar is the all-in-one program management suite designed specifically for the social sector. Avandar is built to support mission-driven organizations tackling some of the world's most pressing issues, from public health crises to local community resilience. Avandar's platform enables organizations to integrate, analyze, manage, and report their data with tools designed for real-world social problems. Our platform fills a gap for the missing middle: organizations with too much data to manage their programs with spreadsheets, but too small to afford the expensive enterprise solutions built for the private sector. We offer a data management platform unlike any other, that is both affordable and powerful. We serve the organizations that Big Tech has overlooked.

Why join us

As a volunteer Product Management Fellow, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape a product that directly impacts nonprofits, social enterprises, and the communities they serve. This is not just a chance to build your product management skills—you'll gain invaluable experience and mentorship while learning about the social sector, public health, and nonprofit operations. You'll work closely with our CEO/CTO, Pablo Sarmiento, and interact directly with mission-driven organizations to help solve their real-world problems. The team currently consists of two people, the CEO/CTO and our executive assistant handling company operations. As a pre-launch social startup, we are entirely bootstrapped and preparing for our platform's alpha launch. You will have tremendous say in the platform's direction and how best to serve nonprofits.

Avandar was founded on the belief that the social sector deserves better software than what currently exists for them. We are relentless in considering the needs of the social sector in every product we design and every line of code we write. Joining Avandar means being part of the movement to level the playing field for the social sector and give these life-saving organizations the tools they deserve.

About the role

The Product Management Fellowship is a 12-week volunteer opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping and managing the development of the Avandar platform. You'll collaborate closely with the CEO/CTO and nonprofits to ensure that our platform meets the needs of mission-driven organizations. You'll be responsible for gathering and prioritizing requirements to solve real-world problems effectively, coordinating with our small team, and laying the foundations for a public-facing GitHub community by managing the GitHub repository, roadmap, and documentation.

As a pre-launch startup, we are rapidly iterating on and building new features daily. You will oversee the product roadmap, ensure alignment between user needs and technical development, and collaborate with the CEO/CTO to refine the platform's vision. Regular engagement with users, brainstorming sessions, and strategic planning will be key parts of your work.

This position is full-time (preferred) or part-time (minimum 4 hours a day). It is open to both remote candidates and those located in NYC, with preference given to NYC-based individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the CEO/CTO to define product strategy and roadmap
  • Gather and prioritize requirements by conducting user research and feedback sessions
  • Work closely with a Design Fellow and the CEO/CTO to ensure features are implemented effectively
  • Monitor and analyze product performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Manage the public-facing GitHub repo, including opening GitHub issues and ensuring documentation is up-to-date in order set a strong foundation for an open source community
  • Act as the primary point of contact for user feedback and translate it into actionable product improvements
  • Ensure that the Avandar platform remains user-centric and accessible for nonprofits

About you

  • You're passionate about using technology to solve meaningful problems
  • You are passionate about the social sector and working towards a more equitable world
  • You can advocate for others and are not afraid to speak your mind if you believe it will help the communities we serve
  • You have some experience or educational background in product management or a related field
  • You have strong organizational and communication skills
  • You're familiar with tools like Asana, Trello, or others used for product management, or able to learn quickly
  • You're familiar with basic GitHub processes, such as opening issues and managing a roadmap, or are able to learn quickly
  • You're eager to learn and open to receiving mentorship and feedback
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with a small team
  • You're highly organized and able to manage your time effectively in a remote or hybrid setting

Compensation

The Product Management Fellowship is a volunteer position. However, a monthly stipend may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Because this role is unpaid, there will be a heavy focus on mentorship and learning, including direct communication with the CEO/CTO, general career guidance, and regular interaction with nonprofit users in order to learn about the social sector.

Location

Candidates located in NYC will be given preference, though remote candidates are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

If you're excited about using your product management skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume with a paragraph or two about yourself to careers@avandarlabs.com. Please include “Product Management Fellowship Application” in the subject line of your email.

We look forward to hearing from you!