Are you ready to share your skills and knowledge with budding social entrepreneurs and guide them towards making a transformative social impact in the world?
Job Title: Tech4Good Mentor
Organization: Purpose in Motion (PIM)
Location: Shenzhen or Hong Kong
Time Commitment: 1 month (2 weeks onboarding/training + 2 weeks program-related commitment)
Start Date: Depending on the program, the start date will be between May and October
About Purpose in Motion (PIM)
PIM (Purpose in Motion) is a social enterprise that empowers young people with the education, resources, and networks to become mission-driven leaders and effective changemakers.
Faced with increasingly complex problems, society needs new kinds of leadership. At PIM, we help people of all backgrounds discover their purpose in social impact, with programs that afford them the opportunity to build essential skills towards becoming leaders for the future.
Since 2014, we have educated and empowered over 13,000 aspiring leaders from more than 110 countries to create impact in their own communities.Learn more at www.pimglobal.org
About Tech4Good
Tech4Good is a cutting-edge tech startup education program, organized by PIM as part of Huawei’s signature CSR initiative – Seeds for the Future. The program is designed to engage and empower 3000 university students from over 100 countries, equipping them with the skills they need to explore the latest digital trends and develop solutions to solve real-world social challenges. Check out some of the best projects: Tech4Good Global Competition 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Role Overview
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of changemakers and digital innovators? Purpose in Motion (PIM) is seeking a mission-driven and experienced professional to serve as a mentor for our Tech4Good program. As a Tech4Good Mentor, you will guide and support student teams in developing innovative projects aimed at addressing real-world social challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and support student teams from different countries in developing their projects, where participants will learn to think creatively about leveraging their skills and talents to create new businesses or level up existing ones.
- Join preparatory calls and onboarding sessions to familiarize oneself with the program structure, participant backgrounds, and project goals
- Update and maintain PowerPoint slides and other presentation materials (icebreakers, team-building activities, and interactive exercises) to ensure they reflect the latest program information, learning objectives, and resources.
- Facilitate sessions in-person, utilizing prepared materials and icebreakers, to foster discussions, share insights, and guide participants in their project development process.
- Answer students’ questions and provide guidance on project ideation, problem-solving, and implementation strategies.
- Help program participants be exposed to the Sustainable Development Goals and be empowered to use technology to address one of the SDGs.
- Contribute to creating and delivering program assessments for proper evaluation of program impact.
- Assist with culminating event activities and other general program requirements as needed to ensure the successful execution of the program.
New for 2025: All programs will be based in Shenzhen, creating an opportunity for committed mentors to participate in multiple program cycles and potentially take on program management responsibilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact for students around the globe while developing your leadership and program coordination skills.
Program Coordination (for those advancing to Program Manager role): - Coordinate logistics between multiple student teams and other mentors
- Lead mentor team meetings and ensure alignment across program delivery
- Serve as primary point of contact for program participants
- Oversee program timeline adherence and ensure milestone completion
- Identify and resolve issues that arise during program execution
- Compile program metrics and contribute to impact reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of work experience in tech/sustainability/entrepreneurship or related areas OR 2+ years of facilitation/coaching experience
- Demonstrated reliability and excellent time management skills
- Strong leadership abilities and previous team management experience
- Exceptional coordination and organizational skills
- Passionate about sustainable development and youth empowerment
- Fluent in spoken English and Mandarin
- Local residency in Shenzhen or Hong Kong with consistent availability throughout the program period (May-October)
- Ability to commit to multiple program cycles
- Professionalism and adaptability when dealing with changes
- Valid Chinese work authorization
Expected Time Commitment
This is a contract role that runs for one month with a possibility of renewal after the program completes. The mentor is also expected to stay in the designated country for eight days. Each cohort requires full-time commitment during the 6-day program, with an average of 4 hours of teaching per day in addition to preparation, communication with students, completing student evaluations, and class delivery.
Candidates interested in multiple cycles throughout the May-October season are strongly preferred. Those demonstrating exceptional performance may be invited to take on program management responsibilities for subsequent cycles.
Compensation
An honorarium and travel stipend will be provided.
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following materials to this Airtable link.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to our mission of creating positive change. Join us at Purpose in Motion and become a part of a global network of talented individuals dedicated to making a difference.
