GigBridge App Developers Needed
Program Background:
GigBridge is an application development program pertaining to obesity, designed to introduce students to mobile application development, alleviate linguistic disparities, and increase awareness about obesity risk and prevention.​ We are looking for app developers and computer science professionals to serve as mentors for our fall program.
IT Mentor General Requirements:
Familiarity with Appy-Pie and Mozilla AppMaker, non-coding based mobile application development programs.
No prior experience necessary, a willingness to explore the programs is all that is requested.
Spanish and English communication skills are preferred
Executive IT Mentor:
Must commit 4 days a week for the entire program. Will receive significant reimbursement. ​
Virtual Consultant:
Timeframe: September 2nd- November 17th
Tasks:
Virtual communication(Google Hangout/Skype) with designated team of students 2 times a week to guide them through the design and development process for their application.
Student contact as questions and concerns come up during the development process
Revision of the team's final application and offer suggestions for improvement
Time commitment: 6-8 hours
Onsite App Development Mentor:
Will receive a stipend based on time commitment
Timeframe: September 2nd-November 17th
Tasks:
Intro to App Development workshop
Demo Development Project
Cross-classroom learning sessions with Girls Preparatory School
Development process consulting and troubleshooting
Live-Stream to GigBridge website
2 sessions/per week, onsite consultant for students
Contact Anjali Chandra at anjalic@globalexcel.net or 423-255-4659 if interested.