Back End Development Intern
Back-end Development Intern
COMPANY OVERVIEW
HealthStart’s mission is to provide the blueprints for building healthier communities through children’s health science education. We teach kids how their body works, what it is made of and how this relates to what to eat and how to keep their bodies healthy. HealthStart lessons also teach kids that taking care of one another and our environment builds community health and wellbeing.
HealthStart seeks an intern that will use their programming skills and knowledge to help change the world for the better by helping us further develop our WAYF Digital scorecard system and menu database so that we can further digitize our curriculum set and provide cafeterias with streamlined program tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
HealthStart seeks a part-time Back-end Development intern with highly developed organizational skills, ability to manage their time, and creative talents. Interns work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of the Design and Technology Manager.
The intern will work with a remote team to help develop our digital scorecard system and online menu database. Additionally, the intern will work to fix design flaws and bugs identified by users and during user testing. If their skills and interests enable them to do so, the intern also may be involved in actual revision of the UI of the scorecard and other related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position must have experience/familiarity with programming, back-end development or related activities.
Required Skills:
- Proficient with React and Javascript development
- Experience with Google Firebase
- Experience with MySQL
- Ability to work with existing code
- Ability to communicate quickly and effectively
- Ability to stay organized and up to date with the various tasks and assignments.
Bonus skills:
- Experience or a strong interest in health and wellness or early childhood education
- UI experience a plus but not required
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship.
Location
This internship is a remote opportunity
HealthStart Address
3710 Cedar St #227
Austin, TX 78705
United States
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (if appropriate).
Applicants perform their internship tasks remotely and participate in weekly staff meetings.