We have paid internship opportunities available for computer geeks, and for social-work enthusiasts for the summer of 2008. Please send an email to nitin -at- ngopost.org if you are interested. Details follow:
Opportunity 1: Calling all Net-nerds! Be a part of a young social enterprise this summer.
About Us:
NGOPost.org is a website for sharing information and ideas about social welfare initiatives, and facilitating change through collective effort. NGO Post is run by a a team of IIT alumni with a long standing interest in technology and social enterprise, based in US and India. It is a non-profit effort and our motivation is to use our experience and skills to help positive developments in the society.
We are applying Web2.0 ideas for bridging the information gap that exists in the area of social work. The website is based on an open-source platform and there are a number of additional features that we would like to develop on top of it. While the current team members are working on several directions such as international outreach, funding, marketing & media, youth engagement etc, we also need a dedicated team member who can focus on advanced feature development. This is where you come in! You will work closely with Nitin Gupta, Co-founder and Director, Technology at NGO Post.
Requirements
We need someone with good programming skills and hacking aptitude. You must have some experience with web-programming. Experience with PHP is desirable, although not essential as you can pick it up quickly if you satisfy the first criterion! Also some understanding of databases (MySQL) is expected. We have a number of cool ideas that we would like to work with you on, and expect that you will commit time for at least 3 full months (equivalently, 400 hours). You are free to work from wherever you like, as long as you have a computer and internet connection. You will receive a stipend depending on the results delivered (Rs 4,000 to 6,000 per month).
Why work with us:
4. Earn some pocket money every month (we can also provide a certificate on succesful completion of the project).
3. Learn web-programming skills along the way and see how they are used in the real-world applications.
2. Be an early team member of NGO Post and experience what it means to be part of a young social enterprise.
1. Make an impact! Together, we will help solve some of the biggest social issues faced by people around the world.
Opportunity 2: Calling all social-work enthusiasts! Be a part of a young social enterprise this summer.
About Us:
NGOPost.org is a website for sharing information and ideas about social welfare initiatives, and facilitating change through collective effort. NGO Post is run by a team of IIT alumni with a long standing interest in technology and social enterprise, based in US and India. It is a non-profit effort and our motivation is to use our experience and skills to help positive developments in the society.
We are applying the latest internet technologies for building a strong community and bridging the information gap that exists in the area of social work. The current team members are working on several directions such as technical development, funding, marketing & media, youth engagement etc - your role will be to help with getting in touch with international NGOs inviting them to participate in NGO Post discusssions, and adding stories about global social activities on the site. You will work closely with Parul Gupta, Co-founder and Executive Director at NGO Post, based in Bangalore.
Requirements
All we need is the passion to make a difference! Good communication skills will come in handy. Though Bangalore is preferred, you are free to work from wherever you like, as long as you have a computer and internet connection. A monthly stipend will be arranged depending on the results delivered. Time commitment is also flexible - from 4 to 8 hours a day for 2-3 months and if things work well for both of us, we’d love to have you in our core team!
Why work with us:
4. Earn some pocket money every month (we can also provide a certificate on successful completion of the project).
3. Spread powerful ideas and network with changemakers around the world.
2. Be an early team member of NGO Post and experience what it means to be part of a young social enterprise.
1. Make an impact! Together, we will help solve some of the biggest social issues faced by people around the world.
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