Coding/Mobile App Development

Job Title: Coding / Mobile App Development Internship
Salary Range: $15 an hour 

Supervisor: Antonio Gentry
Status (Branch Level) / Hours: (Should all be intern)

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Mobile App Development Intern to join our dynamic development team. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with us to build, test, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will gain valuable experience in the entire mobile app development lifecycle, through the beginning stages of app design.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. “Overview”

• Code Development: Writing code for mobile applications (e.g., in languages like Swift, Kotlin, Java, or React Native) under the guidance of senior developers

• Bug Fixing & Debugging: Identifying and fixing bugs in mobile applications. Interns may work on resolving issues in code, improving performance, or making minor fixes to app features.

• Testing: Assisting in writing and executing test cases to ensure the app is bug-free and performs well across different devices and operating systems. 

• UI/UX Implementation: Assisting in the creation of user interfaces and ensuring that the app is user-friendly. This might involve implementing designs or updating UI components as per the specifications. 

• Documentation: Writing clear, concise documentation for code and processes to help the team understand the project and maintain it in the future. 

• Research and Prototyping: Conducting research on new technologies, frameworks, or tools and prototyping solutions for problems the team is solving.

• Learning & Training: Attending training sessions, meetings, or briefings to gain a deeper understanding of mobile development, company processes, and industry practices. 

Work Location: (Should be wynam theatre for the film ones)

• Wyam Youth Center, 1230 Warm Springs Street

Standards and Expectations

• Facilitate a professional environment for our clients and staff through appropriate and professional communication with all visitors; maintain professional boundaries at all times

• Always conduct oneself appropriately and professionally

• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

• Function as a role model for other staff; exhibit confidence in self and in others

• Proactively identify problems, troubleshoot, and problem solve in one-on-one and group settings

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to good communication, including giving and asking for feedback

• Commitment to working on a team, and to assisting other team members if their workloads become excessive 

• Strong desire to serve the community in support of WSCAT mission

Required Certifications/Licenses

Other Skills (will probably be learned on the job for the interns)

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to airborne pathogens (e.g., COVID-19). May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as facemasks (for respiratory protection) and/or gloves. 

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs and occasionally lift and/or support up to 75lbs

• While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and to use hands to handle/feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, to taste or smell, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment at Will

• Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship in any way.

• Either the employee or WSCAT may terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause.