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Volunteer Chief Technology Officer
Category: Technology
Volunteer Chief Technology Officer (Technology)
Overview
Provide strategic leadership over RPA’s tech stack (web, data, security, tooling) and
coordinate a small bench of volunteer technologists. High-impact, portfolio-worthy C‑suite
experience in a national nonprofit.
Key Responsibilities
- Own technology strategy, roadmap, and standards (security, accessibility,
maintainability).
- Oversee web, CRM/data, analytics, integrations, and vendor relationships, particularly in
selecting and managing outsourced partners.
- Establish lightweight governance: code/content standards, backups, incident response.
- Mentor volunteers in technology; scope and oversee projects with staff partners.
- Evaluate/implement tools (automation, dashboards) to boost reach and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Track record in engineering/IT leadership, architecture, or DevOps.
- Familiar with modern web stacks, CMS, data pipelines/warehousing, and SSO/security.
- Communicates clearly with non-technical teammates; bias to deliver and simplify.
- Nonprofit experience a plus (not required).
Time Commitment
~5–10 hours/week, flexible.
Benefits
- C‑suite leadership credit and public recognition.
- Professional references and portfolio outcomes.
- RPA will underwrite relevant professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft, security, cloud,
analytics) for active volunteers.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"On behalf of Amtrak’s onboard service staff, I want to thank the Rail Passengers Association for honoring their hard work with this award. The past couple years have indeed been difficult for Amtrak onboard service staff – coping with furloughs and job insecurity, adapting to changing protocols and services, not to mention the unfortunate events such as a tragic derailment and a fatal shooting. Nevertheless, our dedicated members at Amtrak have handled these hurdles with the care, attention and diligence for which they’re known. We thank Rail Passengers for their acknowledgement of our members’ hard work and, as always, look forward to seeing you on the rails."
Arthur Maratea, TCU/IAM National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.