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THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying.


Background:

Pitch Labs, a 501(c)3 non-profit, works to inspire, educate, and mentor aspiring high school entrepreneurs to build their first business. Obtaining knowledge to be a successful business founder can be financially costly and energy-draining. Our 100% volunteer-run nonprofit offers aspiring high school entrepreneurs free access to our mentor-matching program, entrepreneurship support community, and resource library. We strive to create a world where anyone can be an entrepreneur.


NOTE: This is a short term requirement - please be prepared to contribute part-time/need basis a week for 2-3 months. MUST be based in the US.


Duties:

- Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining Discord bots for our servers

- Write well-designed, efficient code by using best software development practices

- Be ready to learn!


Minimum Requirements:

- Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript

- Prior knowledge or experience in creating Discord bots using Discord.js

- Experience with Git and GitHub


Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience with Azure App Service, and/or MongoDB

- Knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL


Expectations:

- Average Work Time: 2-5 hours a week depending on the task(s) assigned

- Respond to messaging/emails within 24 hours

- Write & speak professional/native level English language




Time Commitment:

THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE #WFH VOLUNTEER POSITION. Although this is a volunteer role, given our startup-like functioning, we only seek active volunteers who are energized, ready to engage and make an impact.


This is a short term requirement - please be prepared to contribute at least 5 hours a week for 2-3 months. As we invest heavily in training each volunteer, we humbly request that if you are unable to meet this time commitment, that you do not proceed with our application further. All volunteers must attend their department’s team meeting or 1-1 meeting every week. We enforce a 24 hour response policy to promote a smooth workflow and mindfulness towards ongoing projects/deadlines that team members are working on.

We are able to accommodate volunteers who need time off for exams, work, family events, etc., as long as these commitments are appropriately conveyed as soon as possible.


Benefits: Advanced Google Workspace and Canva features, the flexibility of working remotely, coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!



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