Computer Science Internship

Company: The Gathering Place
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
The Gathering Place is a non-profit public charter school in San Antonio. One of the many things that makes the school unique is it designs, develops, and deploys its own software for internal systems and operations. There are currently eight internally built fully operational web applications in use across the school and a seventh in development. Not only are the web applications in use at The Gathering Place, they are also being tested and developed to expand to other schools.
Each web app is a single-page application developed with React and Material UI on the frontend along with node and firebase on the backend. The Gathering Place is making 2 internships available to aspiring software developers interested in web application design and development. Each internship is for 5 - 10 hours per week and is fully remote. Interns will work directly with the lead developer on the project and will have support with key skills and design patterns they are implementing. This is an unpaid internship, although for the duration of the internship, interns will receive a Macbook Air to use at home and school if they are located in San Antonio; otherwise the intern will be expected to provide their own laptop.
Details

• Write and refactor code written using REACT
• Develop RESTful APIs using Node, Express, and Firebase Cloud Functions
• Learn foundational Javascript and Typescript
• Perform product tests on new features
• Monitor bug & crash analytics
• Support with bug fixes and software update deployment
• Flexible hours based on school schedule Qualifications
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Foundational knowledge of Javascript required
  • Foundational knowledge of HTML & CSS required
  • Experience with REACT & Firebase is appreciated Quotes from Previous Computer Science Interns
    • I am grateful for the opportunity! The Gathering Place internship is a challenging one, yet extremely rewarding by working directly with the organization's leader, designing, developing and testing fully implemented features across different application platforms, which is a crucial skill for any developer. Ryan explained everything clearly and he had a very hands-on approach in guiding me regarding any obstacles that I have encountered. I greatly enjoyed growing both as an individual and as a professional under his guidance! So, it's definitely a 10/10 experience in advancing your development skills and gaining real-life experience! - Adriana
    • My internship at The Gathering place provided me with valuable hands-on experience and has given me the opportunity to see so much more about the Web development than I am able to learn in the classroom. Other things that I have valued most about my internship include, but not limited to, the nice and supportive working environment. - Delyce
    • I had such an exceptional experience during this internship! Having the ability to work directly with The Gathering Place's lead developer, Ryan, has truly been amazing. Being able to learn, practice, and review various areas of web development has been essential to my learning and growth. Ryan explains computer science concepts in a very understandable way. During this internship, I have gained real work experience by developing, testing, and deploying various features across the multiple applications currently used at the school. I was provided with support, guidance, as well as access to additional learning resources. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in getting into web development to go through this internship. Overall, I had a wonderful experience while participating in this great program! - Amera
    • I received thorough training on a range of different areas of web development. I was set interesting and challenging tasks which helped me improve my understanding of core concepts and I received detailed feedback on my work. I was also given access to Academind which had a variety of different courses that were aligned to the work I was doing which was a useful resource for extra support. Ryan also gave me extensive feedback on my portfolio and resume and valuable advice for forging a career. Overall, my experience was incredibly worthwhile, I learned a great deal of immensely useful information and I couldn't have asked for a better internship. - Nassim
      Commitment to Diversity
      The Gathering Place seeks to establish a diverse staff that reflects the identities of our children. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of a person's actual or perceived identity with regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, nationality, pregnancy, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other distinguishing physical, or genetic characteristics. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff as well as potential staff members.

Keywords: The Gathering Place, San Antonio , Computer Science Internship, IT / Software / Systems , San Antonio, Texas