Developers, communicators, designers, and technology innovators! Are you looking for an impactful connecting experience that positions you to work directly with cutting-edge technology? Do you also have a passion for community purpose? We believe that data ownership and accessibility is the #1 issue of our generation. PLAN is a collaboration and communication tool for teams, groups, and organizations. Your skills can decisively impact the development of a new class of peer-to-peer technology that is spatial, immersive, and empowering — while also being free and open source.
Summer / Fall 2019 Connecting Experience
Undergraduate:
- Communications & Non-Profit Development Apprentice – Help coordinate and execute community outreach campaigns, research and identify relevant events & speaking opportunities, engage influencers, and create/disseminate digital marketing.
- Possesses excellent writing and communication skills, with a desire to proactively engage organizations and communities with technology solutions
- High proficiency with digital communications tools and technology trends
Skills: graphic editing, copy editing, web authoring & publishing, email,
- Digital Arts & Media Designer – Design software related mock-ups, visual aids, diagrams, animations, and art that meaningfully conveys our mission and vision.
- Proficient in expressing information in visual design mediums
- Be able to simplify complex processes for a non-technical audience
Skills: visual arts & multimedia, graphic design, film, sound design.
- 3D Graphics Apprentice – 3D content and software development, assisting with scene design/animation, VR experiences, and immersive collaborative spaces. Get valuable game-industry design experience as you help create interactive environments.
- Knowledgeable of basic programming and 3D graphics.
- Mentorship from a 20+ year software developer, specializing in 3D graphics, crypto, and distributed systems.
Skills: 3D math, computer animation, computer graphics, virtual environments
- Community Technology Research & Development (R&D) Specialist – Research, identify, and engage with vital trends in the technology space, as it relates to education, society, the environment, and the sciences. Assist with integrating open protocols, scientific methods, proven community frameworks, and best practices.
- Adapt research findings into practical applications, frameworks, and innovations
- Geared towards social & environmental scientists, technologists, engineers, & mathematicians with a focus on improving the human condition and relationships
Skills: Requires a multi-disciplinarian, adept at research, analysis, & reporting methods.
How to Apply
Internships are unpaid, however the technology you create and contribute to will stay with you forever; onramp to full-time positions and entrepreneurial opportunities. In the cover letter, please identify the responsibilities, preferred internship position, and your typical availability. Also in the cover letter, please provide information on if you are applying for a Connecting Experience, or course credit using this internship. Send your professional resume with cover letter and work samples to bdp2019@plan-systems.org.
⏣ PLAN Systems is an Austin Tx. based public benefiting charity, currently pending 501(c)(3). Links:
https://plan-systems.org
