Software Developer Intern

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This position is no longer available. Thank you for your interest in working with UNITE HERE.

UNITE HERE seeks two Software Developer Interns to be a part of the Union’s technology team supporting campaigns. Our technology teams based in the New York metropolitan area and across the country are dedicated professionals with a strong commitment to our mission. If you are a creative problem-solver looking to help build and support the next generation of labor union technology and try new things in a fast-moving organization, you will love working with us.

UNITE HERE is a progressive, member-driven, not-for-profit union, dedicated to organizing workers in the hotel/hospitality, gaming/casino, and food service (including at airports and cafeterias) industries to lift workplace standards across the United States and Canada. You will be part of a team that empowers workers—primarily women, people of color and immigrants—in low-wage service sector jobs to achieve better wages, benefits, dignity, and rights at work.

Position Summary: We are entering our second year building our foundational team, transitioning to an in-house team rather than relying heavily on 3rd parties for software development. The Software Developer Internship is a 9-week role for a rising college senior, recent graduate, or equivalent, who is flexible and eager to learn and grow. The Intern will be supported on a few projects by a Software Developer to make important contributions to software to drive campaigns. The Intern will also have direct campaign interaction as well.

Position Responsibilities: In the support, maintenance, and new development of software:

  • Develop new features, enhance existing features, upgrade packages, improve supportability, and fix or troubleshoot on UNITE HERE’s software suite. 
  • Collaborate with team members and clients to support required applications.
  • Create and implement design plans.
  • Communicate development plans, progress, and risks.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Motivation to work for economic and social justice.
  • Significant progress toward a degree in information technology or computer science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with one or more of: Angular, Python, .NET, PHP.
  • Ability to travel for core Union activities.
  • Hybrid work arrangements can be accommodated.

Full application MUST include cover letter for applicant to be considered. Please be sure to describe your motivation to work for an organization that fights for economic and social justice.

Salary: $25/hour - Full Time position 

Program Dates: June 3, 2024 – Aug 2, 2024

Locations: 
New York, NY
This position is no longer available. Thank you for your interest in working with UNITE HERE.

UNITE HERE is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.