Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern
Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern
This is a volunteer internship position, offering invaluable experience and the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. While unpaid, there is a possibility of extending this internship into a permanent, paid position based on performance and company needs.
Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern
About the Role
At Philanthropia, we believe in empowering everyone to make a difference. Our platform allows individuals to create and share personalized portfolios of the charities and causes they care about most, combined with world-leading charity search, a personal impact dashboard, and passive rewards. Our mission is to save charities from spending valuable time fundraising, ensuring everyone wins.
Philanthropia is seeking a passionate and self-motivated Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern to join our mission-driven team. You will play a pivotal role in developing the innovative technology that empowers individuals to make a profound impact and streamlines fundraising for charities. This is an incredible opportunity to apply your technical skills to a platform that is truly changing the landscape of giving.
As a Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern, you will:
Develop user-friendly web products that enhance the Philanthropia experience for our users, charity partners, and stakeholders. Contribute to the scalable architecture that supports our world-leading charity search and personal impact dashboard. Work on end-to-end features, spanning server-side logic, database interactions, and intuitive front-end components. Engage in strategic product discussions, helping to shape the future of Philanthropia as we expand our reach and impact, enabling more people to connect with causes they care about.
The expected time commitment for this internship is approximately 15 hours per week for a 12-week period.
Must Haves
Essential requirements for this position
- Prior experience with web-development tools including React.js (frontend), Node.js (backend), SQL databases, and Git, especially in a team environment
- Ability to write clean, readable, production-quality code
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- A strong interest in leveraging technology for social impact and philanthropic causes
Nice to Haves
Preferred qualifications and extras
- Experience with deployment platforms like Heroku or AWS
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
- Prior experience in the charity tech or fintech sectors
Relevant Skills
Equal Opportunity
Philanthropia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.