Pitch Labs Org
Discord Bot Developer
Pitch Labs Org, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Please note that this is an
unpaid
Volunteer position. You will not be monetarily compensated for your time, but we do offer some sweet
benefits
to our amazing volunteers and interns. THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying. Background : Pitch Labs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that educates, empowers, and inspires young entrepreneurs by providing accessible step-by-step guides, hosting events and workshops, and promoting peer mentorship and development in a community setting. We are 100% volunteer-run and offer all our resources for free online. Our team at Pitch Labs is working to make entrepreneurship accessible. We strive to redefine who can be an entrepreneur, highlighting that being an entrepreneur is not about having a specific degree but pursuing one's innate curiosity to learn and develop. We strive to rewrite the narrative of what a successful business and entrepreneur looks like, recognizing that struggles are simply steps to success. We strive to help students understand both the value of always being a mentor and mentee and the value of harnessing their creativity regardless of what career they pursue in the future. NOTE: Use of AI to write responses in your application will disqualify it from consideration 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 Strapi, 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 (Exception for exam and vacation time!) 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. Please be prepared to contribute at least 5 hours a week for at least the next 6 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:
We are a certified Presidential Volunteer Service Award (United States) organization that can award you certified volunteer hours for the time you work. With longevity, we also give all of our volunteers access to exclusive perks such as: advanced Google Workspace features, the flexibility of working remotely, 1:1 coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, internal educational webinars, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!
unpaid
Volunteer position. You will not be monetarily compensated for your time, but we do offer some sweet
benefits
to our amazing volunteers and interns. THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying. Background : Pitch Labs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that educates, empowers, and inspires young entrepreneurs by providing accessible step-by-step guides, hosting events and workshops, and promoting peer mentorship and development in a community setting. We are 100% volunteer-run and offer all our resources for free online. Our team at Pitch Labs is working to make entrepreneurship accessible. We strive to redefine who can be an entrepreneur, highlighting that being an entrepreneur is not about having a specific degree but pursuing one's innate curiosity to learn and develop. We strive to rewrite the narrative of what a successful business and entrepreneur looks like, recognizing that struggles are simply steps to success. We strive to help students understand both the value of always being a mentor and mentee and the value of harnessing their creativity regardless of what career they pursue in the future. NOTE: Use of AI to write responses in your application will disqualify it from consideration 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 Strapi, 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 (Exception for exam and vacation time!) 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. Please be prepared to contribute at least 5 hours a week for at least the next 6 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:
We are a certified Presidential Volunteer Service Award (United States) organization that can award you certified volunteer hours for the time you work. With longevity, we also give all of our volunteers access to exclusive perks such as: advanced Google Workspace features, the flexibility of working remotely, 1:1 coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, internal educational webinars, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!