App Design and Programmer Fellow

About your organization: 

Isla Urbana is a project dedicated to contributing to water sustainability in Mexico through rainwater harvesting.

Isla Urbana has designed an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable rainwater harvesting system that collects and cleans rainwater for households, schools, and health clinics.
The system is inexpensive, easy to install, and provides individual residences with about 40% of their annual water supply. If implemented on a large scale throughout Mexico City, this simple technology could provide 30% of the city’s water and help give a sustainable water source to the 12 million Mexicans who lack access to clean water.

Our rainwater harvesting systems promote sustainable water management practices, mitigate the city’s flooding problems, relieve poverty, reduce carbon emissions, and provide a reliable source of water for Mexico City’s residents, and throughout the country.

As half of Earth’s population now lives in cities, creating sustainable urban systems has the greatest impact on environmental and social issues. To ensure a future with access to clean water—the most vital resource on the planet—innovative water saving technologies must be enacted on a large scale starting today.

Isla Urbana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization in the United States and Lluvia Para Todos is the main partner in Mexico, which is run by the same team with the common mission to provide clean water for Mexico through the sustainable technology of rainwater harvesting.

https://islaurbana.org/en/

Position Description: 

We seek a Mobile App Developer to lead the design and development of a prototype for a student supporter app called 'Rainmakers.' This role involves close collaboration with the Isla Urbana US team to refine the app's functionalities and programming and oversee testing procedures with actual demographics in the US (ages 15 to 20). The app, 'Rainmakers,' is not just an app; it's a tool that will significantly support Isla Urbana's mission by providing tools for community building, peer-to-peer fundraising, mobile donation efficiency, water access, and equity education. Isla Urbana would develop the graphic proposal in conjunction with the fellow.

Desired Qualifications: 

Proficiency in Mobile Development: Strong iOS and Android development skills using relevant programming languages.

UI/UX Design Understanding: A solid grasp of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles, particularly regarding engaging a younger audience.

Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.

Preferred:

Familiarity with designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces.

Prior experience developing apps for teens or young adults.

Knowledge of gamification techniques and interactive features that can keep youth engaged and interested.

Experience integrating multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and interactive graphics.

Time Commitment: 10 hours/week