Website Developer & Software Engineer

Who We Are

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc. (UBHP) promotes health equity by providing communities in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx access to nutritious food, wellness resources, and educational opportunities. Our programs and initiatives empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives.

What You’ll Do:

As a Software Engineer Intern, your role will focus on front-end and back-end development to support our mission of promoting healthy eating, agriculture, and community development. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web applications that support agricultural initiatives and community services.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement user-friendly interfaces using React, Figma, and JavaScript.
• Integrate APIs to enhance app functionality and improve user experience.
• Research industry best practices and explore new features to optimize our apps.
• Contribute to testing, debugging, and performance tuning of web applications.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new features and improvements.
• Work with version control systems like GitHub to manage code and collaborate with team members.

What You’ll Have:

• A passion for agriculture, community service, and using technology to drive positive change.
• A self-learning mindset and the ability to use study tools to enhance or acquire new skills.
• Strong dedication to the mission and a willingness to ask questions when facing challenges.
• A desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Next.js, ReactJS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with API integration, Git/GitHub, VS Code, and version control workflows.
• Experience with WordPress for content management is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of design tools like Figma.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

What You’ll Gain:

• Mentorship and Guidance: Receive guidance from experienced engineers, as well as professionals in agriculture and community service, who will help you grow technically and professionally.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects with direct community impact, allowing you to see the tangible results of your work and develop a sense of purpose.
• Professional Networking: Build connections with industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, and peers in the tech and agriculture sectors.
• Skill Development: Opportunity to strengthen technical skills (e.g., React, API integration, version control) and soft skills (e.g., communication, problem-solving, teamwork).

What We Expect:

• Proactive Learning: Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and apply them to real-world challenges.
• Adaptability: Willingness to new problems, tools, and processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment: Dedication to working 19 hours per week, with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and timely communication.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including those with backgrounds in technology, agriculture, and community engagement.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Gain hands-on experience in human-centered software development, focusing on real-world applications.
• Develop your skills in prototyping, testing, and refining software solutions.
• Learn how to interview stakeholders, gather requirements, and create mobile applications that meet user needs.
• Gain experience using modern development tools, frameworks, and methodologies, including agile development and version control systems.

What We Offer:

• It is a unique opportunity to combine your love for technology with your passion for agriculture and community service.
• The chance to contribute to projects directly impacting the community while enhancing your software engineering skills.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• A valuable internship experience that will help you grow professionally in both the tech and nonprofit sectors.

Intern Will Learn/Develop:

At Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc., everyone deserves an equal opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference. We are proud to be an inclusive organization that values diversity. UBHP does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status (including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services), genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, criminal history, domestic violence victim status, height, weight, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, transfer, and separation of employment.

Note:

Before applying, we encourage you to review our website, ubhp.org, to learn more about our mission, initiatives, and impactful work in the community. Knowing about us will help you understand how your role will contribute to our goals.