UX Researcher (Early to Mid-Level)
Role summary
Dev Launchers, a nonprofit organization focused on tech education and career advancement, seeks a remote, unpaid UX Researcher (Early to Mid-Level) to join their product teams. This volunteer role offers opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and build a portfolio by conducting user research using methods like interviews, surveys, and usability testing. The researcher will champion user needs, inform product strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires 0-4 years of experience in UX research, a basic understanding of research concepts (or willingness to learn), and a commitment of 5-10 hours per week for at least six months. A resume is mandatory for application.
Dev Launchers is a nonprofit organization focused on helping people from diverse communities get involved in the tech industry!
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About Dev Launchers
Dev Launchers is a global nonprofit dedicated to bridging opportunity gaps through technology education and real-world experience. Our members collaborate across design, product, and engineering to build meaningful projects while developing the skills and confidence needed to advance their careers.
The Role
As a UX Researcher, you'll have opportunities to work with product teams to improve the Dev Launchers platform. This role is designed to help you develop industry-relevant skills and build a competitive portfolio. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Key Responsibilities
- Use different research methods such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and more, to address Dev Launchers needs.
- Work with product teams (synchronously and/or asynchronously) to identify research opportunities, conduct research, implement findings, and incorporate user-centered principles into product designs.
- Help with internal documentation.
- Champion including user needs and research-based findings to inform product strategy and design.
- Support and work with other researchers on the team.
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Curiosity and passion for UX research with 0 to 4 years of experience in the field.
✔️ Basic understanding of user research concepts (or willingness to learn quickly).
✔️ Interest in receiving UX Research mentorship and participating in learning sessions.
✔️ Interest in improving skills needed to work with cross-functional teams.
✔️ Willingness to explore and use new technologies.
✔️ Availability of 5-10 hours per week for at least 6 months.
✔️ Ability to attend the following
- Once a month cross-group meeting occurring on Sunday, 9 30 AM – 10 30 AM CST
- Weekly research team meeting on Sunday, 10 45 AM – 11 45 AM CST
✔️ Willingness to engage in asynchronous/synchronous communication with other team members.
What You'll Gain
- Improved user experience research skills
- Experience that can be shared in a portfolio
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
- Opportunities to meet and work with different people
-applications without a resume will not be considered-